Men.Style.Com Suggests You Dress Like a Bed-wetting Mexican Carpet This Fall

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The Cut is bashing Men.Style.com’s fashion picks for fall. MEOW!!!

Drop It Like It’s Crotch

Edited by Kirby Marzec

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

SPREAD UM: Kate Moss for New York Magazine

Edited by Andy Wass

Here are the rest of the “Kate Moss, Raw” shots from New York magazine

She’s looking pretty un-shopped, which is an interesting choice. But I hate that short hair.

GALLERY: Kate Moss for NY Magazine.

MAG HAG: Kate Moss for New York Magazine

Edited by Andy Wass

Kate Moss does the cover of New York magazine‘s Spring Fashion Issue. Inside she talks extensively about her line for Topshop.

A Doll of an Idea!

Edited by Kirby Marzec

The name might not carry the classy, luxury car effect like Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, but come February, Mattel, in partnership with CFDA will host a Barbie inspired Fashion Week. New York Magazine seems a bit apprehensive about a plastic doll being linked to the fashion industry, but I actually think think this could be a cool concept. Afterall, Barbie really is a symbol of all that is fashion and femininity in America. Fern Mallis, Fashion Week master of ceremonies, thinks Mattel Fashion Week will be a big hit: “For many young girls, [Barbie is] their first association with fashion and dressing up and changing clothes.” Let’s face it, all girls have played with a Barbie doll at some point, so why not rekindle the childhood fashion flame? 

Mattel also plans on throwing a “life-size” Barbie runway show featuring 50 looks from different designers. Quite a cool concept if you ask me! But I will agree with NY Mag in saying that Mattel’s plans to launch their “Plastic Smooth” makeup line is a bit overboard. Sorry, I don’t want to look like you can peel chunks of plastic off of my face! 

Thanks NY Mag! 

Thanks NY Mag!

NY Mag’s Graphic Fashion

Edited by Rebecca Alexander

Sometimes fashion is more graphic than we realize. Case in point, this spread by NY Magazine featuring falls hottest fashions, graphic novel style. Yeah, indies, it’s true. The best fashions are those in comic books, especially those about love, New York, and 5 foot 2 roach women you can’t help but fall in love with.

1:1 Cardigan, $265, polo, $90, tie, $98, and trousers, $175, at Lacoste, 608 Fifth Ave., at 49th St. (212-459-2300). Dress, $2,495, and leggings, $745, at Maison Martin Margiela, 803 Greenwich St., at 12th St. (212-989-7612). Maison Martin Margiela boots, $1,295 at Barneys New York, 660 Madison Ave., at 61st St. (212-826-8900). Gilded Age jacket, $798 at Barneys New York. Henley, $218 at Scoop NYC, 473 Broadway, nr. Grand St. (212-925-3539). Felt hat, price upon request at Hermès, 691 Madison Ave., at 62nd St. (212-751-3181). 1:2 Tee, $230, blazer, $550, scarf, $295, and skirt, $275, at 3.1 Phillip Lim, 115 Mercer St., nr. Prince St. (212-334-1160).

2:1 Felt hat, $410 at Bottega Veneta, 699 Fifth Ave., nr. 54th St. (212-371-5511). 2:2 Merino-silk ribbed cardigan, $85, and cashmere knit top, $595, at Burberry, 9 E. 57th St., nr. Fifth Ave. (212-407-7100).

3:1 Wood-and-resin cuff, $471 at Marni, 161 Mercer St., nr. Houston St. (212-343-3912). Irony Chrono Retrograde watch, $225 at Swatch, 1528 Broadway, at 45th St. (212-764-5541). 3:5 Pinstripe wool jacket, $1,195, lapel vest, $398, spread-collar shirt, $385, and tie, $125, at John Varvatos, 122 Spring St., at Greene St. (212-965-0700). Lanvin rayon grosgrain ribbon dress, $4,495 at Kirna Zabête, 96 Greene St., nr. Spring St. (212-941-9656).

4:1 Marni cuffs, $696 each at Bergdorf Goodman, 754 Fifth Ave., nr. 57th St. (212-753-7300). Lanvin dress, $5,082 at Barneys New York. 4:2 Adam Kimmel coat, $850, shirt, $435, pants, $500, and boots, $500, at Bergdorf Goodman. Sunglasses, $280 at Dior Homme, 17 E. 57th St., nr. Madison Ave. (212-421-6009). Marc by Marc Jacobs tee, $68 at Bergdorf Goodman. Skirt, $298, beret, $128, and shoes, $470, at Marc by Marc Jacobs, 403 Bleecker St., at 11th St. (212-924-0026). Gloves, $515 at Missoni, 1009 Madison Ave., at 78th St. (212-517-9339). 4:3 Tim Hamilton sweater, $2,500, shirt, $410, trousers, $1,100, and tee, $210, at Bergdorf Goodman. Dress, $564 at BCBG Max Azria, 461 Fifth Ave., at 40th St. (212-991-9777).