Pleated pants for men – special coordination! Introducing stylish outfits and items with a mature and comfortable feel

Pleated pants are highly regarded as elegant and dressy bottoms, and their silhouette with a roomy waistband can easily give the impression of a “mature man with room to spare”. The appealing point is that they have a dignified yet somewhat relaxed look, so they are neither too formal nor too loose, and this can be achieved all at once. In this issue, we focus on pleated pants, which are indispensable for adults, and introduce the most notable outfits and items!

What are the pleated pants that are gaining popularity in many directions now that we are back to the classics?

Pleated pants are elegant pants with pleats (tucks) around the waist, which add a sense of spaciousness and glamour to the waist area. In the 1990s, when the classic Italian style first came to Japan, it is said that most common pants had pleats.

The model with one pleat on each side of the body is called one-pleat pants, and the model with two pleats is called two-pleat pants. The model that is considered the standard pleated pants is the two-pleated pants. The name also differs depending on the direction of the pleats. Models with the pleats facing inward from the center are called in-pleated (forward pleated) in the English style, while models with the pleats facing outward are called out-pleated (reverse pleated), which are seen in countries other than England.

Next, we will pick up the hottest outfits & items from seasonal jackets/suits to rough casual styles, following the trend of returning to the classics!