Pleats Please?

With all respect to Issey Miyake, who exactly is begging for these pleats? Who are these people? How have they been able to systematically convince some people that poofy pants are actually cute? Do these people actually want their hips and fronts to look bulbuous and... well... horrible? And outside of the multi-pleat that is so prevalent in women's wear, can we just discuss the single or double pleat in men's casual and professional clothing? Does the world need to make things more complicated for those who may be new to this world? New York is nothing if not replete (repleat?) with those recent college graduates entering the real world, filled with excitement and delusions that wealth and happiness are coming their way. Sometimes they're also excited about looking the part, and good for them. But much like those embarrassing kids on American Idol whose parents deluded them into thinking they could be the next big superstar, these guys jump too quickly into the pool of the badly assembled, average dressed, automatically assuming that they look good. Really? Are you seriously looking to the Gap to provide a positive fashion influence? Bad move, kids. Maybe this is a bit unfair, considering I've had early retail experience at the Gap, and I've learned the truth. I don't care where you are... pleated pants are rarely appropriate. And how about this, suckas... pleated shorts are never appropriate.

First rule: In situations that don't include swing dancing or other 40's style paraphernalia, flat fronts are the way to go.

We don't mean to force everyone into some bizarre Y2K Huxlean utopia, but take our word for it... these simple rules of order will make everyone happier.