Models have been walking down the Louis Vuitton catwalk with one leg in and one leg out of their trousers. Back in the real world, the asymmetric look is also very much here, but it presents what I would describe as ‘considerable challenges.’
Believe it or not, one legged trousers have been around for six years but have only recently become popular. Popular with whom though, that’s the question?
So, what happens to the leftover leg? It sits outside the trouser framework, exposed. They must be impossible to walk in.
Back in 2019, the Korean fashion label PUSH BUTTON launched its one-legged jeans. According to commentators, they were a natural evolution of the Ukrainian label KSENIA SCHNAIDER’s half-slim, half-flared jeans.
What’s the point of half a trouser? Some say it’s all about asymmetry. Others say it is part of a larger trend for chaos on the catwalk.
Or an urge to walk around looking like you’ve just been attacked by a police dog. This type of pant doesn’t seem destined for huge commercial success – primarily due to complete impracticality. I can’t see Mango or Zara stacking their rails with this look.
Why bother making something that no normal person is ever going to buy? But have you ever been to a fashion show? Designers are always looking for ways to shock, and practicality takes a back seat.
What next? A one-armed jacket? Technically, that look came and went with the advent of one-arming – wearing your two-armed jacket on only one arm – which was very 2016 – apparently. I missed that one, thank goodness.
How about going out with just one shoe on? That could be difficult, but mismatched boots did feature at the RICK OWENS S/S show this year. So asymmetric / odd garments are IN – but not for me. What next…
Fingerless gloves? They’re already a thing.
Topless hats? What else is a visor?
I can already hear the die-heard fashionistas saying “Have you seen the emperor’s new legless trousers? They look amazing.”
