If women can have their miniskirts, then men should certainly be allowed to wear short shorts. This menswear trend is not going away, as seen on runways and at red carpet events. Just recently, Paul Mescal caused quite a buzz when he attended the Gucci Spring/Summer 2025 runway show wearing what looks almost like boxer shorts.
The actor paired it with a casual shirt and a pair of loafers, which gave off a very nonchalantly casual vibe. “I’m a fan of the short inseam,” Mescal told the media from the front row. “From my eye, it’s to do with proportion.
” Paul Mescal's outfit divided social media, with some people saying it was a perfectly casual yet chic look, while others hated it for being something that should only be worn at home. Photo: Gucci Wearing shorts to high-profile events is not entirely new. Last year, Pedro Pascal walked the Met Gala red carpet in tailored shorts, matched with a long red coat and military-style boots.
The outfit was from Valentino’s Autumn/Winter 2023 collection. Read more: Pursuit of happiness: Menswear embrace exuberant designs for new fashion season The then creative director, Pierpaolo Piccioli, explained on Instagram that, with Pascal’s outfit, he wanted to overcome all dress code cliches – “without changing anything of the cliches”. “A black tie is a black tie, you can’t change what it is, but you can change the way you wear and how you wear it,” he wrote.
“Pedro’s interpretation of this look represents exactl.
