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Guys, it’s about time we all started dropping that ridiculously tight (and lets admit not exactly comfortable) crotch we have all been donning this 2009. Let the skinny legged acid washed denims take a well earned break. I am still feeling the bare ankle look that I’ve seen so many of you brave lot still donning (even in these sub-zero temperatures), none-the-less your freezing ankles will look great sporting a pair of tailored, drop crotch trousers!
There has been a lot of fashion debate and deliberation into whether the drop crotch look should pass over to men from women. As summer ’09 has seen the female of the species flourish into outrageously cool vixens with some of the most popular garments flying of the shelves being the endless varieties of harem pants (dropped crotch) and playsuits.
Spring 2010 menswear fashion shows has seen designers such as Givenchy, Kris Van Assche, Rick Owns and many others bringing swinging pelvic girdle’s over to men’s high fashion (see image above), so I for one say “HELL YES”! After all, drop crotches started with men back in the 19th century with French infantry troops wearing Zouave pants and Indian men wearing light airy cotton Harem pants. Yul Brynner brought them to the silver screen in the “The King and I” in 1956, but they didn’t appear in fashion for decades, until Yves Saint Laurent resurrected them in the 1970′s.
In the late 1980′s Billowing Knee length crotches were thrown into hip hop fashion world by the one hit wonder legend M C Hammer. However not even the most daring of fashionista should attempt teaming Drop Crotches with a backward flat peak and oversized hoodie! I am thinking more along the line of a pair of Black Dropped Crotched Trousers (All saints stock a gorgeous tailored pair), Brown Vintage Shoes and a checked shirt, and if you’re really daring chuck a Bow Tie, and a Brown Leather Holdall into the equation and (BOOM) you’re left with a confident fashion forward look!
Also Boots, Boots, Boots! Military boots were already featured yesterday as a trend that is going nowhere this year… but cowboy, army, lace-up, zip-up and even velcro boots all look great with a low hanging denim crotch, and for the fashionable professional 9 – 5′er try a less exaggerated wool or Tailored dropped crotch to liven up the ever so tired Office suite. I foresee a cut off / shorts version hanging loosely round every cool guy’s knees this coming 2010 summer, so get on board early and be there at the start instead of playing catch up this year.
They’re still pretty hard to find for men due to the cold winter season but here are a couple of great examples I’ve hunted down just for you…
Drop Crotch Jeans and Trousers
All Saints
Oki-Ni
Others
Men’s SS13 Fashion Trend: Ethnic Inspired
Men’s SS13 Fashion Trend: Denim
Men’s SS13 Fashion Trend: Statement Tailoring
Men’s SS13 Key Colour: Pink
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I’ve been rocking drop crotch jeans and trousers for a couple of years now and love them!! All Saints and Vivienne Westwood definitely do the best styles.
I normally wear mine with some gusset style pumps or military boots.
Great article Jacob! I’ve also been wearing this style for quite some time, having to tailor them myself out of bootcut/worker style jeans before the drop crotch came to market….which was a pain in the arse and I much prefer the product picks.
Topman have also just got a great collection of drop crotch trousers in also….definitely worth a look peeps!
Ash
Does anyone think the wearer of drop crotch trousers has to be of a certain height for them to look right?
Personally I think if you are too tall they arent going to look as good as they do on someone who’s a little shorter.
im a tall men and im wearing drop crotch pant and they look verry good on me so think its de way you wear them that ‘s make the good look.My friends and others peoples tell me good comments about it,and if peoples dont like it: i dont care….i have so mutch fun to wear them….i wear my clothes for me not for the others….
Great article Jacob, I started wearing these last summer and All Saints and Vivienne Westwood are definitely on top of this trend, Topman have just started to release their own version called carrot top jeans for S/S 10 and Aqua Couture in Leeds has a number of styles.
And I don’t think it matters what height you are, just aslong as you’re wearing them right, I’m 6’2 : )
Great article J, congrats – really well written!
Those oki-ni ones look pretty nice, i like them!
I love mine from all saints! Not quite a prominent drop as the other all saints ones posted but they are certainly different!
Im 5′ 10″ by the way
I got a brilliant pair of drop crotch jeans from All Saints recently for £55 and I love them, highly recommended! Only problem is I’m 6’3″ and they only come in one leg length…
Well, I love it. But, where, in America(USA), can I find these Dropped Crotch Pants?
Help me!!!!
I absolutely love drop crotch trousers, all saints definately do the best ones!
I personally think the drop crotch/carrot style does look better on shorter people, as the drop is made that more prominent.
Timothy, All Saints have a stand alone store in Miami and LA.
You can also order online via http://www.allsaints.com, just select the US bit at the top right hand side.
great piece…great look….LuV iT!!!!!
@jacob really like thos grey woolen trousers in the bottom left corner, very nice and great find.
I managed to pick up these drop crotch jeans in the all saints 20% sale beginning dec for £60.
http://www.allsaints.com/product/?all=1&page=1&category_id=7&&prod_desc_id=5051214514222&position=6
they look cool with my white nike air jordans, black/grey air jordan hi tops and my tan brogues for a smarter look, just wish i could find other pairs trousaers or chinos that have this fit just above the top of the trainer/shoe so you can show off a nifty pair socks once the weather gets warmer !
i now what you mean about people showing off their ankles with a pair pointer boater shoes and rolled up jeans but most of those styles seem to peeps who have bought skinny jeans and just rolled them up.
Not keen on the oki ni styles though, too many inner city yoof look for me in my thirties…lol
OH. ive been wanting some for ages! but im just too cheap to buy any! ha. i love some on the oki ni website. with the hemmed ankles. but they are sold out at the moment. got any good hints of where to pick up some bargain ones? saw some in topman, i like the ones that are joggers too. great article btw! x
Hey Guys,
Thank you for all your nice comments.
As for the height concern I don’t think it’s an issue, it depends on what look your going for. I am 5’11 and I have a few pairs with different length drops some small and discreet others not so, I have a pair that I found rummaging through a Juggling shop (of all places) that are literally mid calf length :-)
I am working on a really cool design at the moment for some sweat material, summer Drops / Joggers although how easy exercise will be in them I am not entirely sure, but I will keep you all posted.
For the Money conscious Crafted at Republic do a really cheap pair,
and you still might be in time to grab a pair in the SALES….
I’ve noticed a few people starting to wear these around my area, they get mixed reviews but I just bought some Humor drop crotch pants 2 months ago and they fit lovely!
Hmmmmm, can I be an oike and say I’m not convinced by the drop crotch just yet. I think it’s more where my own head is in terms of the look I want but, I just don’t get them…I will say though, those middle bottom row oki-ni ones look interesting…and in browsing those I saw these: http://www.oki-ni.com/invt/dam0101crm&cm_vc=productpage – which I think are *gorgeous*.
Hey i’m in a desperate search for some drop-crotch sweat pants. I saw some at OAK a month or so ago but apparently they are gone now….Any recommendations?
It’s nice to see an article get such a good response…. well done Jacob. This is going to be a massive trend within the trouser and jeans industry this year as it is just the natural progression for carrot fit which was massive last year.
Brian you can fins drop crotch sweat pants at Topman in their Jox range: CLICK HERE TO SEE THEM Which I love and personally own a pair. We even did a look book on it last year, so take a look at the category and you will find it.
Personally my FAVOURITE drop crotch are done by Humor and I missed out on them recently because they are so popular. CLICK HERE TO SEE THEM: They are beige chino type pants and have been restocked twice already. Each time I have waited a day for funds and they have gone! Next time they are in stock I am getting them in prep for Spring/Summer and there is going to be no holding me back!
Really well written and put together – It’s what I had written for my application to become a contributor for this blog! Not to worry I really enjoyed it and your picks were fantastic. I recently found myself in drop crotch trousers when I accidentally tried a pair on in Vivienne Westwood. I’m loving the look and feeling of them particularly when I’m dressing up rather than going for a more casual look. They’re definitely going to be a stand out trend this year.
would it be a good idea to remodel old jeans into such a drop crotch fashion?
if so, how do i tell the tailor who is going to do it for me and how low should the crotch go?
Okay Ben – those are lovely :-) I think I need to revise my statement lol.
I will literally fight you for them Witness next time they get a re-stock! I can see them being the basis for many spring/summer outfits.
NOPPOL – I can’t get my head around how a tailor would manage to do this for you but if you can get it done please let us know because its a great idea to liven up trousers you might not wear anymore. Also it’s personal preference to how low the crotch would go… you can have a really subtle drop or go all out high fashion like some of the Damir Doma variaties around.
NOPPOL- When I first spotted a Guy in Drop crotches back in 2007 (he was ridiculously ahead of fashion)
I tried to tailor some myself out of old comfy fit Jeans I didn’t have the heart to throw away.
One way I tried was to taper the legs, which gives a subtle drop crotch look and a couple of favourites that I am always wearing were some old Jeans and suite trousers that I sewed big chunky zips into the legs to taper them.
Also you can try opening the middle seem and sewing a strip of fabric down the centre and then tightening the legs, I recommend giving it a go you do get a feeling of pride when wearing yourself tailored drops ? good luck!
And again a big thanks to all for your nice comments, I’m glad you enjoyed the article.
Jacob Kamara
@Ben – Hahaha, they should have an email service so that you can watch specific items for restocks etc. At the mo I’m coveting http://www.oki-ni.com/View-All-Christian-Peau/Christian-Peau-Boots/invt/cpe0014blk and waiting for more size 9s…
Thanks JOSH
well,apparently those oki ni humor ones are in high demand. they are the ones i mentioned earlier on.
also, guys, do you think you could set up an email response when someone else has also commented on an article. or even just an email we can subscribe to. i mean, its already bookmarked, but for us lazy students. ha.
take it easy all. also river island in Uk have recently introduced smart drop crotch trousers for cheap. so yeah, look there also. cheers all! x
Just managed to snap up a pair of Tailored drop crotch returns from All saints for 27 smackers. Oh happy days!!
no way jacob! which ones? and where from? JEALOUS! x