Irish Wedding News
07/08/2012
Trousers where the hem of the leg ends deliberately at least four inches above the shoe have become one of the fastest selling items of men’s clothing this year.
The style enables men to show off their ankles and in some cases a glimpse of manly calf as a sign of masculinity and sportiness.
The trend is now so common that it has been embraced by a string of celebrity ambassadors including Tom Ford, Jude Law, Zac Efron, Olli Murs, Nick Grimshaw, Marvin Hulme from JLS and Ryan Gosling.
So great is the trend for exposing men’s ankles that industry experts are now calling them ‘Mankles’.
Paul Baldwin, Director of menswear buying at Debenhams., said: “the tailors of Saville Row must be having a fit.
“For years, they have taken great pride in measuring men’s trousers so that the hem skilfully kisses the front of the shoe, and hangs gracefully down the back.
“But now, ankle swingers are the name of the game. There are now so many manly ankles and calves on our High Streets that Jane Austen and the Bronte sisters would have a fit. ”
The retailer has seen a 20% increase in sales across their shorter length trousers in the last six months alone with taller gents picking up smaller slacks all in the name of fashion.
The trend for flashing ankles was first adopted by risqué Victorian ladies and has now been adopted by gents and can be seen across the high street.
(GK)
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'Mankle' - The Male Ankle - Goes On Display For Weddings
It used to be known as wearing your trousers at half mast – but now it seems the latest trend to hit men’s wedding fashion.Trousers where the hem of the leg ends deliberately at least four inches above the shoe have become one of the fastest selling items of men’s clothing this year.
The style enables men to show off their ankles and in some cases a glimpse of manly calf as a sign of masculinity and sportiness.
The trend is now so common that it has been embraced by a string of celebrity ambassadors including Tom Ford, Jude Law, Zac Efron, Olli Murs, Nick Grimshaw, Marvin Hulme from JLS and Ryan Gosling.
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So great is the trend for exposing men’s ankles that industry experts are now calling them ‘Mankles’.
Paul Baldwin, Director of menswear buying at Debenhams., said: “the tailors of Saville Row must be having a fit.
“For years, they have taken great pride in measuring men’s trousers so that the hem skilfully kisses the front of the shoe, and hangs gracefully down the back.
“But now, ankle swingers are the name of the game. There are now so many manly ankles and calves on our High Streets that Jane Austen and the Bronte sisters would have a fit. ”
The retailer has seen a 20% increase in sales across their shorter length trousers in the last six months alone with taller gents picking up smaller slacks all in the name of fashion.
The trend for flashing ankles was first adopted by risqué Victorian ladies and has now been adopted by gents and can be seen across the high street.
(GK)
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