Often associated with downtime, weekends, and guilt-free lounging, this item ticks all the boxes for the perfect summer garment: it\u2019s lightweight, effortlessly cool, and universally flattering.<\/p>\n
There are clothes meant for going out, those strictly for staying in, and then there\u2019s a blurry middle ground. This intermediate zone is filled with apparel unjustly confined indoors because they don\u2019t fit a certain perceived status. Too simple, too personal, or too closely associated with a specific context, the most frustrating part is that some of these items are hidden gems. On paper, they meet every criterion for widespread appeal, yet they remain trapped under a label that is seldom questioned.<\/p>\n
At first glance, there\u2019s nothing revolutionary about this piece. It\u2019s not from a high-fashion brand, doesn\u2019t cost hundreds of dollars, and wasn\u2019t made famous by a pop star or spotted on the streets of Copenhagen during Fashion Week. Nevertheless, it has amassed millions of views on TikTok. It’s often worn with open shirts, retro sunglasses, and white sneakers, yet many still hesitate to embrace it fully. Indeed, this is an item that, in the collective imagination, belongs in the realm of the private. As such, it seemingly has no place in the public sphere.<\/p>\n
This item is none other than the pajama shorts, or men\u2019s boxers\u2014those often borrowed from a significant other, perfect for when the temperature hits over 30 degrees Celsius.<\/p>\n
Despite attempts to bring it into the mainstream, designers like JW Anderson and Jacquemus began incorporating it into their spring-summer runway shows as early as 2019. More recently, brands such as Casablanca and Ernest W. Baker have styled it as a part of a summer suit ensemble, using fine materials and controlled prints. Even mainstream retailers like Zara, Uniqlo, and H&M have adopted it.<\/p>\n
Too risky. Too intimate. Too closely linked to bedtime. Yet, in reality, it\u2019s perfect. Often made of cotton, it\u2019s loose without being shapeless, and cool without any need for effort. If brands are catching on, why shouldn\u2019t we?<\/p>\n\n\n