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

Knowing what they go with is the key to wearing them in a way that makes sense

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.

Should slim fit die? No, it works for certain aesthetics. Here’s one: the British moto look, popularized by Ewan McGregor and David Beckham 🧵