The duo behind Duckie Brown, Steven Cox and Daniel Silver, have always incorporated classically feminine fabrics and touches in their menswear, including chiffon, organza and floral lace, but as Cox so eloquently puts it, “[W]hat makes a fabric a man’s or a woman’s? It doesn’t have a penis or a vagina.”

So Mrs. Brown — a reference to Queen Victoria and 60s classic “Mrs. Brown, You’ve Got a Lovely Daughter” — will not be a huge departure from their slouchy, drop-crotch aesthetic.

The 17-piece collection, heavy on knits (“because women always love a great knit,” says Silver) includes sweaters, cardigans, a tank dress and a wrap hoodie with plans to expand into woven shirts, leather and denim jackets, skinny pants and, thankfully, a drop-crotch trouser.

Ranging in price from $30 to $375, similar to Duckie Brown, Mrs. Brown has already been picked up by three stores for the fall, including A. Turen in New York. [WWD]

- First season DVDs of Glee and How I Met Your Mother. Glee’s Rachel Berry is the perfect example of what can go wonderfully right and horribly wrong with the child of two gay dads, while fellow real-life gay dad Neil Patrick Harris became America’s Sweetheart again thanks to How I Met Your Mother, or as I like to refer to it, The Only Reasonably Watchable Show on CBS.

- Origins Anti-aging serum. If there’s one thing gay dad needs is the reassurance that though he may be getting old, he’s still looks better than the other moms on the PTA. Sure, without the stress of childbirth he’s already ahead of the game, but why not put off the Botox train’s imminent arrival with Origins Plantscription Anti-aging serum. It’s clinically proven to help fight and reverse advanced visible aging signs…the gift that keeps on (subtly) hinting.

- Patti Lupone: A Memoir. Every gay dad needs to be in touch with his inner diva; it’s like his animal spirit, the guiding light of the days of the one life he has to live. And Patti Lupone can get anyone in painfully close contact with their inner diva. Her autobiography is basically one artistic triumph followed by one hysteric diva meltdown followed by one near-career-ending fall – lather, rinse, repeat. Give dad the drama he craves this Mother’s Day, or he’ll happily provide his own.

- Duckie Brown classic plaid shorts. Nothing says Happy Mother’s Day like good ole men’s tailoring. Ladies, am I right? Okay, maybe that’s not necessarily true, but gay dads are not traditionally honored on Mother’s Day, so why not give them something equally non-traditional? Duckie Brown adds more than a fair share of sass and slouch to men’s clothing and though my first instinct draws me to these drop-crotch pants, for gay dad a pair of fun, fashionable shorts that can take him from the grill to the bath house and back again seems a tad more appropriate.

- Tickets to Priscilla, Queen of the Desert on Broadway. With reviews like this: “Every conceivable surface has been decked with sequins, spattered with colored lights, plastered in mirrored chips or trimmed in feathers and fringe,” how could anyone resist? A feel-good musical about the original mothers of the world — drag queens — in a series of outlandish costumes and a disco ball’s worth of dance-pop hits, a trip to Priscilla will give gay dad a Mother’s Day he won’t likely forget…particularly with the number of buff, nearly naked go-go boys traipsing about. You gotta give daddy what he wants.

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I was styling a photoshoot this weekend and pulled some Agnes b. harem pants. When I handed them to the model he thought they felt amazing, but asked if they were for men or women. I definitely pulled them from the men’s rack but that got me to think: Is is cool to wear drop crotched pants?

So this is going to be eerily similar to my post about men wearing leggings. This one differs a tad because I think these are wider accepted than men in tights. These were super trendy last summer among stylish ladies and have started gaining more mass appeal this summer. I am in love with the shape of these trousers. I will admit that they can give people the appearance that they are wearing a saggy diaper, but the upside is that they are super comfortable, like fashionable sweatpants.

Here are some more pictures of guys in drop crotched pants:

What do you think? Hot or Not?

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Get it at Oak!

Stop. Hammer time.  I love those sequined drop-crotch pants.  These guys both looked super fablous, and were perfectly outfitted together.  So many fashion people at the Rad Hourani event, but unfortunately the Fashion Indie cam died early into the night, but we were thrilled to at least be able to catch these dudes.

See the other photos from last night on Cult

Whether you call them drop-crotch pants or harems and whether you love them or hate them, the saggy crotch is all the go for spring and well into next season. After reading an article by New York Magazine, one which basically called them horrifying  diapers, only to be worn by models, I found it necessary and proper to throw my two cents in on my current favorite trend. 

Now, I’m sure half of you already own a pair, but for those drop-crotch skeptics, i’m here to change your mind and help you with a bit of styling. I think the first step to tackle is the droopy crotch itself…no girl want’s to look like she’s packing a lil somethin’ somethin’. The easiest way to avoid this is to buy drop-crotch pants that are dressier and of higher quality. Wear a tighter fitting, more feminine top, tuck it in and throw a belt on. A dressier pant gives you an excuse to throw heels on (highly recommended) to really feminize the look. Boots work well with drop-crotch pants because they taper the pant, slimming and elongating the leg to really accentuate the pant structure. Flats and oxfords provide a very casual look, but are best left for the girls with hight on their side!

Overall, to wear drop-crotch pants well, you must exude confidence. Last week I wore a drop-crotch jumpsuit (a double whammy!) and strutted the streets like I owned them. Sure, there were a few sneers from some prissy prep tourists, but I love the look and I rocked it out. Don’t make excuses for your style.

Now that I’m done patting harem pants on the back (erm…crotch?), it’s time to share what you think! Love ‘em? Hate ‘em? How do you wear them? 

Photo: Maje Suede Harem Pants ($445) via Net-A-Porter