Having been a model, appeared in movies, and led Gucci for nearly a decade, as well as immersed in the French romanticism of Yves Saint Laurent, Tom Ford is undoubtedly one of the most self-aware designers in the fashion industry. Nine years ago, Tom Ford was interviewed by “Another Man” and presented 5 golden rules that every gentleman should know, teaching us what it means to be a “gentleman” in terms of appearance, manners, and thoughts. In short, a gentleman should not wear shorts, except for playing tennis or at the beach. Really? Today, let’s share with you some male fashion icons who can still look great in shorts.
Thom Browne
The relationship between gentlemen and shorts may have once been widely accepted – at least until Thom Browne appeared. Thom Browne, who always wears a suit, is a well-known designer in modern times who advocates for pairing suits with shorts. He is very particular about the proportions of the entire suit, even influencing women to wear men’s suits while maintaining their original feminine grace.
Nick Wooster
There is no need for much introduction, from boxer shorts to the very difficult to match cargo shorts, fashion expert Nick Wooster can handle them with ease.
Steve McQueen
The style of the “King of Cool” is quite different from the styles of the various characters in the text. It is neither overly formal nor too casual, but whenever he appears before you, you can always feel that sense of men’s fashion, even when wearing shorts, he is quite stylish!
Jean-Paul Belmondo
For readers in Hong Kong, the name Jean-Paul Belmondo may be somewhat unfamiliar, but this famous French New Wave actor, who once charmed countless girls on and off the screen, even outshone the first Bond girl and 60s sex symbol Ursula Andress with his charisma. Quite knowledgeable about fashion, Jean-Paul Belmondo, in addition to his clothing, has had no shortage of accessories to complement his looks over the years. There is even a saying that “even holding a cigarette looks stylish.” So, do you understand why we want to share about him? (Not exaggerating, Jean-Paul Belmondo was able to attract a former Playboy Playmate as his girlfriend at the age of 78.)
Pharell Williams
Using CHANEL women’s bags, wearing gold and silver, and pairing suits with casual shoes, you can find almost everything on this fashion leader. If you want to mix and match your shorts style this summer, Pharrell’s style is also a great reference!
Tyler, the Creator
Of course, shorts are definitely not limited to any particular body type, but proportions are still quite important. Once you find your golden ratio, it’s definitely worth trying out different styles. When it comes to shorts styling, we can’t forget about the popular singer-songwriter Tyler, the Creator.
Of course, introducing the above fashion icons is not to refute Mr. Tom Ford’s words, but to give everyone an additional reference. After all, the hot summer is coming, it’s always better to be prepared.
