FASHION IN MOTION LIVE CATWALK EVENTS

Men in Skirts

Spring / Summer 2002

Menswear is dramatically re-invented for the 21st century in this catwalk show featuring men in designer skirts, dresses, kilts, sarongs, kaftans and frock coats. Internationally renowned designers reappropriate the skirt for men, a garment which until relatively recently was worn by both sexes. The skirts showcased in this event represent an alternative to conventional menswear which can be as comfortable and elegant as it is radical.

This event complements the Men in Skirts display in Room 40, which looks at variations on the male skirt throughout history and its current re-conceptualisation by leading designers. The display features some 60 skirts and outfits and considers the male skirt within different socio-historic and cross-cultural contexts.

Jean-Paul Gaultier
Black sequinned dress, white shirt and black trousers

John Bartlett
Black leather jacket, wool jumper, black kilt and trousers

Walter Van Beirendonck
Black mask, pop-up top, miniskirt and overall

Walter Van Beirendonck
White mask, blazer, miniskirt and overall

Ozwald Boateng
Navy pinstriped suit with skirt and white shirt

Dries Van Noten
Tan jacket, white kilt and orange trousers

Kenzo
Safari jacket, white sarong and cream trousers

Maharishi
Navy dragon dress

Midas Clothing
Black shirt and red satin kilt with leather belt and wallet

Jean Charles De Castelbajac
Printed floral cotton dress and trousers with leather pouch

Philippe Dubuc
White dress and black jeans

Kenzo
Pinstriped dress