Every 6 months, #pittiuomo in Florence, Italy kicks off the men’s fashion weeks. One guy that always impresses me is Tomoyoshi Takada, who has been in the business for a while and knows how to make subtle changes in fit to keep classic looks modern and fresh. IG tomoyoshi_takada
Since this is more or less an archetype (British moto / military) slim pants are fine here, just be sure the rest of the outfit stays true to the whole aesthetic. If you feel self-conscious about your thighs in slim pants, try longer coats instead of shorter jackets.
In this case, slim fit pants work, since it was a look borrowing heavily from British racing culture of the 60s, copying similar slim silhouettes. It can also work with military-inspired jackets and coats (think suedeheads in bombers & Docs)
Another notable British company that pushed this look was Burberry, specifically with shearling (I have a soft spot for the stuff). In the early 2010s their Prorsum line released the iconic double collar, popped large like a giant, glorious halo. No one has done it better
Ewan McGregor even made a motorcycle documentary in 2004 called the Long Way Around, adding to the resurgence. Unsurprisingly brands capitalized on it, but none more than British company Belstaff, going all-in and tapping McGregor & Backham
It didn’t start with them. Steve McQueen popularized the look in the 60s. In the 2000s, there was a renewed interest in heritage brands, and when looking to the past, pictures McQueen and his Triumphs and motorcycle gear were circulated around the menswear scene.
