The Denim Guy

One of this season’s biggest new trends? Upturned cuffs!  Cuffs are not only huge for the summer but also great for future season. While previewing the Spring Summer 2011 Milan and Paris Fashion Week, I noticed a lot of cuffs and rolls on the runway.  So ladies and gentlemen, get prepped to CUFF!

Why do I love the cuff trend so much?

1. Weather: now that the weather’s getting warmer, cuffs are one of those style moves that will keep you looking sharp while keeping cool. Throw on a nice clean oxford shirt, some loafers and a slight cuff and you are set.

2. Shoes: The days of not being able to show off your favorite shoes are long gone. By cuffing/rolling your denim you are able to show off those great new shoes. My personal favorite for men is a throwback to the ‘50’s: the saddle shoe.

3.Details: Attention to detail is huge right now. Lots of designers in general are looking for new creative ways to spruce up their collections, especially denim designers. GAP is right on point with the cuff trend offering consumers denim with print inside. Only way to show it off? CUFF YOUR DENIM

There are so many ways to cuff your denim.  Guys and girls can do it each so differently. It really just depends on the denim you own!

THE TRICK: Making your roll look like an afterthought—not something you labored over.

Cuffing/Rolling you denim works best with a straight leg, tapered, or skinny leg opening. Here are 3 tips on cuffs:

1.Clean Cuff: Keep it small, cuff it only 2-3 times. The goal is make sure your denim does not bulge.. Minimizing the cuffs to 2-3 helps keep the denim flat and looking clean.

2. Roll Cuff: Personally, I enjoy the roll cuff on guys. For girls, I think this looks best with a boyfriend inspired pair.  The trick when rolling your denim is to start rolling at an angle. We saw a lot of this great roll on the runways at Milan Fashion Week.

3. Just a plain old cuff: Just what is says… a nice simple cuff. Depending how much or how little you what to show off, keep it to one clean even cuff.

So there you have it… the 1-2-3’s on how to cuff you denim. Remember, it’s going to be around for a while, so give it a try!

THE DENIM GUY

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