Set in the vast arena of an abandoned car park the highly anticipated Topman Design Spring/Summer 13 show saw the meeting of two cultural divides of early 80’s America. I May Be Old But I Was A Trucker When It Was Cool Shirt In one corner was the tailored aesthetique of the East Coast and downtown NY, and in the other, the zowie way-out radness of the native West Coast skater. Together, they created a young, fun, energetic and rebellious collection ideal for sunnier seasons ahead. First up was a range of summer tailoring, featuring loose fit pleat turn up-shorts, cut off jumpsuits and parachute silk parkas in a mixture of greys and multicoloured scribble. To follow was a collection of scoop neck sport style shirts, over-sized mesh tops, knee-length shorts and technicolour trainers. Centre of attention was the brightly coloured oversized American football jerseys paired with matching loose fitted shorts, socks and ankle boots. Meanwhile, slack fitting jackets replaced the traditional blazer, alongside suede belted bombers, baggy knitted jumpers and printed pleat shorts. Backpacks were also on show (skateboards attatched), whilst footwear visited new extremes with crazy bright trainers and ankle-laced leather cut out brogues in black, white and tangerine.

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Every expert I’ve spoken to has been most excited by the many pairs of perfectly cut trousers in the spring/summer 2024 collections, I May Be Old But I Was A Trucker When It Was Cool Shirt which should hardly come as a surprise. Trousers have ruled the trends (and the market) for years now, and that’s set to continue as we head into the season, with an emphasis on the wide-leg variety. Yes, we love our leggings and joggers, but yes, we’re also interested in looking elegant, too. “I’ve never been a dress or skirt person, which is why it gives me great pleasure to see trousers continue to make such a statement on the S/S 24 catwalks,” says Who What Wear UK affiliate editor Emily Dawes. “Any stuffy, overly smart or uncomfortable connotations are well and truly out of the window now, though. As if the dependable wardrobe power piece couldn’t get any better, trousers are all comfort first for 2024. The loose, wide-leg silhouettes we’ve become accustomed to of late are staying (great news for my existing collection). Whether it be cargos (most definitely still a thing) or more relaxed, drawstring-waist styles, fluidity is key. Who needs joggers now?” Who, indeed.