Are Gurkha Trousers a Trend or Here to Stay?

[American_Psycho11]

Actually, come to think of it, casual or otherwise, when I think of gurkha done in ways I find most unappealing one name most comes to mind: Luxire. I don't fault them per se. If the guys want them that way....*shrugs*

What is it about theirs you hate?

 

[Nobilis Animus]

Those boots look like something an old man would wear when he goes fishing.

Same appeal as birkenstocks: it makes attractive people look better by contrast, and everyone else looks silly.

 

[dieworkwear]

Same appeal as birkenstocks: it makes attractive people look better by contrast, and everyone else looks silly.

This is why they work so well for me.

 

[Nobilis Animus]

This is why they work so well for me.

I'm afraid they're not for me, whatever the implications of that may be.

 

[soto_nw]

I would add to my earlier statement to say, yes - I think they make the most sense as part of a more casual look. I don't know that I agree about the fact that they need to fit "loose", as I like even my jeans fairly tapered (not tight), but I think they do tend towards casual.

 

[dieworkwear]

I'm afraid they're not for me, whatever the implications of that may be.

Personally think they're great boots and can't imagine someone judging whether they're "attractive" enough for them.

They have a chunky silhouette that sits well with wide-legged pants and very slim, slightly cropped jeans. Works with fatigues, chinos, jeans, etc.

But the whole outfit has to be casual and probably would be better categorized as an SWD type shoe.

 

[Nobilis Animus]

Personally think they're great boots and can't imagine someone judging whether they're "attractive" enough for them.

They have a chunky silhouette that sits well with wide-legged pants and very slim, slightly cropped jeans. Works with fatigues, chinos, jeans, etc.

But the whole outfit has to be casual and probably would be better categorized as an SWD type shoe.

They're a trend around my city because of that very reasoning, and that's why I don't bother with them - can't stand the narcissism.

Unless someone wants to give me another compelling reason for why relatively well-off, inner city women in leggings are consistently wearing Blundstones to the grocery store.

On men they come off somewhat differently, I agree, but still a bit rustic to my eye. I'd go for military boots with any of those outfits first.

 

[JFWR]

I can't see anyone wearing these even five years from now. They scream fad.

 

[American_Psycho11]

I can't see anyone wearing these even five years from now. They scream fad.

What do you think will replace it? Where is the industry heading as far as what's becoming the new fads and trends?

 

[JFWR]

What do you think will replace it? Where is the industry heading as far as what's becoming the new fads and trends?

That I couldn't tell you. I just see this and think "wow, this looks like something that has a very short shelf life". I can't speak to where things will go a few years from now.

It's especially hard to say given that many people have been in sweat pants and boxer shorts for the last 9 months.

 

[dieworkwear]

They're a trend around my city because of that very reasoning, and that's why I don't bother with them - can't stand the narcissism.

Unless someone wants to give me another compelling reason for why relatively well-off, inner city women in leggings are consistently wearing Blundstones to the grocery store.

lol wut

What a strange misogynistic comment esp on a forum dedicated to narcissism.

What do you think will replace it? Where is the industry heading as far as what's becoming the new fads and trends?

It's cliche, but I think you'd be better off figuring out what you think looks good, rather than trying to predict trends.

 

[soto_nw]

lol wut

What a strange misogynistic comment esp on a forum dedicated to narcissism.



It's cliche, but I think you'd be better off figuring out what you think looks good, rather than trying to predict trends.

Agree with both comments here - though on the first one - some of us like to think of this forum as a place to learn, get advice, just chat with others - but point taken on the "dedicated to narcissism".

On the second one, also agree, though that can be difficult given that so many people discuss "right" and "wrong."

For example, I can say - that I am not a fan of the boots you posted. I see why they are popular, and see why work well with certain silhouettes. However, I do not like very loose, or more rounded silhouettes on myself personally. I'd feel chunky in those boots, and thus uncomfortable, thus they don't appeal to me.

Yet, you or others may respond and say "well you just don't see it" or that I may lack taste and that I should really try it.....thus the "trust your eye" stuff can be hard because there are such strong options in this menswear world.

 

[dieworkwear]

On the second one, also agree, though that can be difficult given that so many people discuss "right" and "wrong."

For example, I can say - that I am not a fan of the boots you posted. I see why they are popular, and see why work well with certain silhouettes. However, I do not like very loose, or more rounded silhouettes on myself personally. I'd feel chunky in those boots, and thus uncomfortable, thus they don't appeal to me.

Yet, you or others may respond and say "well you just don't see it" or that I may lack taste and that I should really try it.....thus the "trust your eye" stuff can be hard because there are such strong options in this menswear world.

I agree. Lots of ways up the mountain. People can just find their own path.

 

[Nobilis Animus]

lol wut

What a strange misogynistic comment esp on a forum dedicated to narcissism.

I suggest you take care how you throw around accusations. Nothing in that comment suggested hating women, and it was specifically meant to contrast how women wear their Blundstones as opposed to how you proposed they ought to be worn.

Unless you're implying that the Blundstone trend is not, in fact, mostly inspired and sported by women, who very fashion-forwardly began the trend of wearing them in the city in the first place - in which case you're not only erasing the influence of women on modern menswear, but also hilariously behind the times.

 

[soto_nw]

I agree. Lots of ways up the mountain. People can just find their own path.

I think you and others give wonderful advice btw, but for someone like me who's still figuring out their look (and lacks confidence sometimes, generally - which is really my problem and no one else's) it can be hard.

I do want to thank you for the knowledge you are willing to share here and on your blog.