Big Shorts Summer: Men Embrace Voluminous Silhouettes
A shift from tiny shorts to oversized, flowing shorts is underway in men's fashion, dubbed 'Big Short Summer.' Designers like Willy Chavarria and labels such as Prada, Tom Ford, and Saint Laurent have pushed the trend. Chavarria connects big shorts to workwear, streetwear, Chicano culture, sports, and skate culture. Content creator Sam Bolianatz notes a progression from baggy pants. Bruce Pask of Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus has worn big shorts for years, citing their style statement. Jonathan Anderson's first Dior Men show in summer 2025 solidified the trend with billowing white cargo shorts inspired by a 1948 Dior dress. Henry Zankov finds elegance in the generous cut, while Maximillian Ryan sees them as a bridge between classy and streetwear. Ryan recommends Dickies with a 15-inch inseam. The trend is expected to persist despite summer heat.
Key facts
- Big shorts are replacing tiny shorts in men's fashion for summer 2026.
- Willy Chavarria often shows oversized shorts in his collections.
- Sam Bolianatz is a Toronto-based content creator who prefers an 'a-line' silhouette.
- Bruce Pask is AVP Men's Fashion Office at Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus.
- Jonathan Anderson's first Dior Men show in summer 2025 featured billowing white cargo shorts.
- The Dior shorts were inspired by an archival 1948 dress called The Delft.
- Maximillian Ryan is a Los Angeles-based content creator and stylist.
- Ryan recommends Dickies shorts with a 15-inch inseam sitting at mid shin.
Entities
Artists
- Donald Glover
- Paul Mescal
- Harry Styles
- Connor Storrie
- Willy Chavarria
- Sam Bolianatz
- Bruce Pask
- Jonathan Anderson
- Henry Zankov
- Maximillian Ryan
- Mark Occhilupo
- Andy Irons
- Adam Irons
Institutions
- Prada
- Tom Ford
- Saint Laurent
- Dior Men
- Saks Fifth Avenue
- Neiman Marcus
- J.Crew
- Yoko Sakamoto
- C.P. Company
- Dries Van Noten
- Lemaire
- Abercrombie
- Dickies
- G.N.G
- Digit238
- Elwood
- ERL
- Vogue
Locations
- Bushwick
- Toronto
- New York
- Los Angeles
- SoCal