With boyish charm without showing off, shorts and Bermuda shorts are at the top of the list of summer essentials, to escape the heatwave in style. An overview of urban looks that prove that these pieces can be worn as easily on the beach as in the city. The style war is declared. The skirt is disappearing in favor of shorts and Bermuda shorts, which are now competing for a place of choice in our summer wardrobe. But how to appropriate these pieces in the most fashionable way possible?
WHICH SHORTS SHOULD WE GO FOR?
Whether it’s the traditional denim shorts, cycling shorts, or a sporty model , this summer fashion essential is in the sights of seasoned fashionistas , in the same rank as Bermuda shorts . For those who are not cold in the eyes (or legs), we advise you to venture into prominent shorts . Rather than bet on basic denim, dare the version in linen , nylon, openwork, side lacing, or an oversized model to adjust with a rock belt .
HOW TO WEAR THE SHORTS WITHOUT CRASHING?
On the asphalt, the shorts are now worn with a ruffled shirt, a logo backpack and mules, to give an effortless look . While for a rhythmic shopping spree, we prefer nylon shorts, associated with a sober bra, and a pair of sneakers . All warmed up by an oversized blazer jacket , which will break the sportswear look .
HOW TO WEAR BERMUDA SHORTS AND WHICH MODELS TO CHOOSE?
This year, fluid Bermuda shorts are all the rage. We retain the models in natural materials, floral and animal prints, or the faux leather Bermuda shorts to stand out brilliantly. And if we are a fan of the officewear style , Bermuda shorts are the perfect ally to avoid hot flashes and keep our cool when it comes to fashion. We are therefore following in the footsteps of the short suits trend , the aim of which is to combine our Bermuda shorts with a blazer jacket of the same color , and to finish the look by putting on your choice of sneakers or sandals with thin straps.
JEANS: A FABRIC DATING FROM THE 16TH CENTURY
Originally intended as work clothing, jeans have stood the test of time and are now an integral part of our fashion wardrobe. If the term “jeans” appears in the 1800s, its history begins when Levi Strauss, a fabric merchant living in San Francisco in 1853, brought back the canvas from Nîmes, in the United States, to sew his first jeans. Patented in 1873 by the latter and Jacob Davis, a tailor friend, the jeans were a resounding success. The “Serge de Nîmes”, as it was also called, was a fabric made from wool and silk, which was born in the eponymous French city, in the 18th century.
The origin of jeans actually dates back to medieval times in Europe, where it took shape from a blend of cotton, wool and linen and was called “futaines”. Quickly exported to England from northern Italy via the port of Genoa, this canvas took the name of jean or jeane , referring to its shipping port. Recognized at the end of the 16th century, across the United Kingdom, especially in Manchester, jeans became one of the most produced models around. Its blue color as we know it was certainly brought in during its crossing to the United States in the mid-19th century. It is in particular following the numerous establishments of cotton in America that the jean becomes one of the most manufactured and widespread materials of its time.