The Spring/Summer 2025 menswear collections have ruled that men’s shorts should even be shorter, and we’re not talking just above the knee
At the Gucci show in Milan, Paul Mescal was on the way to his seat when he came out in…boxer shorts. But, no, these weren’t boxer shorts. In fact, they were quite shorter. They’re just a pair of short shorts that are beginning to find their footing, if not a third leg; and it’s clear this trend has legs—pun intended. And while some may scoff, others will take up the mantle, showing the world that they have nothing to hide. Because what else will they?
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A Close Shave in Fashion
Everything old is new again, and this time, it’s dragging out short shorts for men. The S/S25 runways have decreed that men’s shorts should be short, and we’re not talking just above the knee. We’re talking mid-thigh, bordering on scandalous, prompting the days when cavemen first discovered fire and decided they needed to show off their quads.
The modern man, in his short shorts, is a fashionable caveman—striding confidently into the city with legs bare and spirits high. It’s a look that honors the untamed aspects of masculinity. By assuming these brief garments, men are reconnecting with their origins…at home, at least.
More than that, in a more realistic setting, they offer a freedom of movement that’s hard to beat, whether you’re climbing a metaphorical mountain of emails or an actual mountain on your weekend hike.
Less is More?
The return of short shorts feels like a coup d’état. Short shorts hark back to an era when practicality was paramount and clothing was an exercise in minimalism. Our ancestors, clad in barely-there garments, understood the beauty of airy simplicity. This trend channels that ethos, investing it with a daring modernity. Stylish? Only time can tell.
The audacity of short shorts is matched only by their versatility–at least in color. From bold prints to subdued tones, there’s something for every taste. Gucci’s latest collection features silk Panama disco bowling shorts, so you can hit the lanes with the confidence of a prehistoric hunter who’s just brought home dinosaur meat.
This diversity in design means that short shorts can be dressed up or down with ease. Pair them with a crisp linen shirt and loafers for a day at the yacht club, or throw on a graphic tee and sneakers for a more laid-back vibe. The possibilities are as endless as your courage to flaunt those finely-toned calves, considering you don’t skip leg day.
Short shorts defy the standards associated with traditional masculinity, but what is tradition if it just looks back? The modern guy prefers a more androgynous image, and short shorts combine this notion with our primordial beginnings. The result not only boosts confidence, but also changes the definition of masculinity for the better. Your ancestors may have worn their shorts out of necessity, but you’re wearing yours out of choice—and that makes all the difference.
Photos: GUCCI, WALES BONNER, DOLCE & GABBANA
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Why Stylish Men are Team Short Shorts
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