SKIMS SHORTS

A pant style rooted in both athletic functionality and thermic necessity, shorts have transcended their immediate utility to be upheld as a sensible, rewarding fashion move. Vastly different interpretations regarding the appropriate design approach makes for an appealingly diverse range of designer shorts, suited to virtually any context. Nylon track shorts and soft-touch French terry variations provide an ease of wearability aligned with the garment’s sportswear origins, while pristine twill variations effectively position shorts as an alternative to formal trousers. Cut-off denim versions inject DIY attitude into a typically preppy style, while the overarching prevalence of elasticized waistbands attests to the hybridity that is to be expected from a style that has existed in so many different incarnations over the years. Elsewhere, thorough reimaginations of the traditional cargo silhouette give way to forward-looking sarouel designs which at times blur the line between veritable short and generously-cropped trouser, while carefully-considered tailoring yields styles that effortlessly pair with crisp shirting and smart footwear. Through this thought-provoking blend of culture-spanning interpretations, the short remains a ubiquitous touchstone of warm-weather outfitting.