Opinion column: Am I That Guy? A View From the Front Rows in Paris - The New York Times
The question of whether one is "that guy" in the world of men's fashion is a nagging and inescapable one for those who follow the circuit of shows and presentations in cities like Milan and Paris. As a recent attendee of roughly 50 shows, I found myself drawn into the throng of individuals who track the latest doings of designers who share little beyond an urge to create clothes for masculine-presenting individuals.
Like many, I took pleasure in scrolling through quick-take reels on social media, enjoying the witty banter of boobirds who alternate between stanning their favorite designers and celebrities and mercilessly tearing them down.
However, the question of whether one wants to become "that guy" is a corollary to the initial inquiry.
While some designers, such as Jonathan Anderson at Loewe, Véronique Nichanian at Hermès, and Rei Kawakubo at Comme des Garçons, offer a compelling vision of plutocrat wear, others, like Todd [+]
The question of whether one is "that guy" in the world of men's fashion is a nagging and inescapable one for those who follow the circuit of shows and presentations in cities like Milan and Paris. As a recent attendee of roughly 50 shows, I found myself drawn into the throng of individuals who track the latest doings of designers who share little beyond an urge to create clothes for masculine-presenting individuals.
Like many, I took pleasure in scrolling through quick-take reels on social media, enjoying the witty banter of boobirds who alternate between stanning their favorite designers and celebrities and mercilessly tearing them down.
However, the question of whether one wants to become "that guy" is a corollary to the initial inquiry.
While some designers, such as Jonathan Anderson at Loewe, Véronique Nichanian at Hermès, and Rei Kawakubo at Comme des Garçons, offer a compelling vision of plutocrat wear, others, like Todd [+]
TL;DR?
• The question of whether one is "that guy" in the world of men's fashion is both nagging and inescapable, especially for those who follow the circuit of 50 shows or presentations in settings as diverse as school auditoriums, gilded ballrooms, and construction sites.• The urge to make clothes for masculine-presenting humans is a common thread among designers, but so is the desire to stalk and mercilessly throw them under a bus on social media.
• Jonathan Anderson's lascivious leathers, Candyland-inspired car coats, and cartoon prints at Loewe are just a few examples of the array of designs that could inspire a desire to become "that guy."
• Véronique Nichanian's sleek show of plutocrat wear at Hermès is another contender for the title, as is Rei Kawakubo's monochrome presentation from Comme des Garçons.
• Todd Snyder's deceptively unprepossessing show at Pitti Uomo in Florence may be the most compelling case for becoming "that gu [+]
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