Because that is the perfect cut, the perfect fit, and the perfect wash. A hard thing to find for sure. Of course, pairing it with those shoes and a great classic waxed jacket doesn’t hurt either ;)
I think most jeans don’t look as chic as this because these appear to be genuinely worn in rather than some factory finish, they fit properly, and those little turn-ups go so well with the boots.
Why? Because the guy on the picture is Italian, his jeans has the right size and the right cut (must be Italian too) and the parka looks great as well…
It looked chic, well, because the cut and wash of the jeans worked well with the guy’s frame and the shape of his legs. It’s all in the jeans working with genes.
Uhhhmmm, I think this looks ok but not exactly chic. The parka is perfect. BTW, is this Alessandro Squari? I’ve developed a mini-crush on him, thanks to you, Sart.
Many years ago when my wife and I ran our own business we had to visit conferences and exhibitions for one client on a regular basis. The navy blazer (often with godawful metal buttons) seemed to be the standard option for the style-free man who couldn’t think of what else to wear. I told my wife that if I ever wore one she should shoot me. So, I think it’s still a bad option. Maybe there’s somebody out there who can prove me wrong.
I fell in love with the “jeans & tie” look clear back in the 60′s when I was in college. The athletes at our university wore it for dress-up occasions because it was all many of them could afford. Since they were our BMOC, it became the fashion. I still love it! As a previous poster pointed out, it is the perfect high/low look. And this gentleman works it to the nth degree!
This looks a lot like some pictures of Daniel Craig in jeans that I’ve seen online. It looks like they are both of a similar build, average height and somewhat muscular. It works.
because this guy has a great line to his legs — note that he’s not super-thin, but he’s athletically slender. and he’s not knock-kneed — there has to be some “space” between the legs when you stand in order for the pants like this to work. in fact, his calves bow out a bit — which makes narrow pants look terrific. as someone said above, you have to pay attention to the line of the leg. some people are meant to wear this kind of pant, but most of us would have a tougher time with it. sadly, it is partly about genes…
Because the gentleman’s frame, legs and attitude make all the difference, the jeans in this case are of little importance; anything would look chic on him.
Jeans are fine. But sport jacket/blazer under a parka is not. Looks like he needed to be warm rather than wear what looks best (an overcoat). Kind of like wearing dark socks with shorts.
comme fraiche
February 5, 2013 at 2:05 pm
the jeans look good with the boots with blue laces
cristi (hipshops.com)
February 6, 2013 at 8:32 am
Lovely parka & boots combination!
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Nomadic D.
February 5, 2013 at 2:06 pm
Because that is the perfect cut, the perfect fit, and the perfect wash. A hard thing to find for sure. Of course, pairing it with those shoes and a great classic waxed jacket doesn’t hurt either ;)
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andreea
February 5, 2013 at 2:09 pm
cool! :)
http://littleaesthete.com
liz
February 5, 2013 at 2:12 pm
it can and it will!
http://lavieenliz.com
CJ Dellatore
February 5, 2013 at 2:12 pm
Jeans are the only pants I ever where. Hats (forever) off to Mr. Strauss!
Gnel Karapetyan
February 5, 2013 at 2:12 pm
You may want to visit Los Angeles!
George
February 5, 2013 at 2:12 pm
I am not sure this looks chic.
Christina defalco
February 5, 2013 at 3:35 pm
Don’t worry George…you are not the only one.
THE STEL STYLE
February 5, 2013 at 2:14 pm
I like this parka!!! the color combination is so nice!!
http://www.thestelstyle.com
Alberto
February 5, 2013 at 2:17 pm
Great shot! You should come to San Francisco sometime. It’s visually very interesting.
http://anna-and-klaudia.blogspot.com/
February 5, 2013 at 2:18 pm
great jacket :)
Mr Essentialist
February 5, 2013 at 2:18 pm
It’s all about the coat, for me – in this shot.
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Vallie
February 5, 2013 at 2:29 pm
Today I totally disagree…I don’t think it is chic to wear a jeans with a tie.
alex
February 6, 2013 at 7:57 am
agree, i dont think this look is chic. secondly ties and jeans. no.
Jennifer
February 5, 2013 at 2:31 pm
Haha seriously though
xo Jennifer
http://seekingstyleblog.wordpress.com
Marc
February 5, 2013 at 2:34 pm
I love that look.
Anybody knows what jacket this is? It looks like a Barbour, but I’m not sure which one it is.
lukas
February 5, 2013 at 2:36 pm
very nice !!
Max
February 5, 2013 at 2:37 pm
Does anyone know details about the jacket? Thanks
NO SPINSTER
February 5, 2013 at 2:40 pm
True…
Laura
February 5, 2013 at 2:41 pm
I love jean and tie, and this jean has a perfcet cut for this gentleman!
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Me
February 5, 2013 at 2:42 pm
Because he’s italian!
Olivia
February 5, 2013 at 5:50 pm
I agree. Great photo!
GUSTAVO
February 7, 2013 at 10:33 am
AGREE!!
Nico
February 5, 2013 at 2:43 pm
Wow, great style!
http://lowbudget-lowcost.blogspot.it/2013/02/an-easy-way-to-be-cool.html
Chat Robinson
February 5, 2013 at 2:51 pm
I think most jeans don’t look as chic as this because these appear to be genuinely worn in rather than some factory finish, they fit properly, and those little turn-ups go so well with the boots.
lili tebaldi
February 5, 2013 at 2:56 pm
super chic ,very Italian x
Desiree
February 5, 2013 at 2:58 pm
He looks good in those jeans with the army jacket.
http://desireechoo.blogspot.sg/
Grey Fox
February 5, 2013 at 3:08 pm
Demonstrating that it’s nonsense that older men shouldn’t wear jeans.
Grey Fox
Exploring men’s style and fashion on middle age
http://www.greyfoxblog.com
Emmanuel
February 5, 2013 at 3:08 pm
Why? Because the guy on the picture is Italian, his jeans has the right size and the right cut (must be Italian too) and the parka looks great as well…
den_ludegroup
February 5, 2013 at 3:12 pm
It looked chic, well, because the cut and wash of the jeans worked well with the guy’s frame and the shape of his legs. It’s all in the jeans working with genes.
Michael R
February 5, 2013 at 3:18 pm
Nice looking and nice fitting pair of jeans. Perfect to show off the boots. Wears it well.
kitchen afternoon
February 5, 2013 at 3:19 pm
como se dice mundane?
Sandra
February 5, 2013 at 3:28 pm
because you need the attitude! :)
Sandra
http://lestylonoir.wordpress.com
Lelli Family
February 5, 2013 at 3:34 pm
Great casual outfit approved in total
Daddy Lele from Lelli, italian fashion family
Caterina
February 5, 2013 at 3:38 pm
Why this tie??? With this shape??? How to trivialize a potentially perfect look
Simbarashe
February 5, 2013 at 3:41 pm
The shape of one’s legs should always be considered when selecting a style too. It is so often overlooked.
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Lola O
February 5, 2013 at 4:04 pm
Uhhhmmm, I think this looks ok but not exactly chic. The parka is perfect. BTW, is this Alessandro Squari? I’ve developed a mini-crush on him, thanks to you, Sart.
Maegan at The Valente
February 5, 2013 at 4:29 pm
This look so great because he’s LIVING in these pieces… hood armed, book in tow, pockets full… he’s not wearing it well, he’s living it well.
Alessia
February 5, 2013 at 4:58 pm
nice!
TheChicolat
Marguerite/@chicspace
February 5, 2013 at 5:12 pm
Love the navy blazer peeking out.
This brings to mind a question I’ve had for a while: navy blazer: still classic (and which version?), potentially modern, or tired cliché?
Chat Robinson
February 9, 2013 at 7:25 am
Many years ago when my wife and I ran our own business we had to visit conferences and exhibitions for one client on a regular basis. The navy blazer (often with godawful metal buttons) seemed to be the standard option for the style-free man who couldn’t think of what else to wear. I told my wife that if I ever wore one she should shoot me. So, I think it’s still a bad option. Maybe there’s somebody out there who can prove me wrong.
kw
February 5, 2013 at 5:33 pm
looks like freemans sporting club Isle of Man jacket from last year
Felyn
February 5, 2013 at 6:13 pm
It’s because of the shoes!
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JD
February 5, 2013 at 7:18 pm
Iconic – perfect high/low style.
Jessica
February 5, 2013 at 7:50 pm
It’s because Italy looks better on men.
Blake
February 5, 2013 at 7:59 pm
Because not enough people make their own fit from raw denim and not enough people fuck with selvedge denim!
Daniel Navarrete
February 6, 2013 at 3:01 am
`Fantastic Contrast between each garment
une chatte grise
February 6, 2013 at 3:15 am
The fit of those jeans is fantastic. Cool boots, too.
alice
February 6, 2013 at 3:18 am
Because he is italian. We have TASTE in our blood in our DNA. It’ natural to us…:)
Luca
February 15, 2013 at 12:01 am
Vero Alice, I am italian ;-) good guess!
tommaso
February 6, 2013 at 3:53 am
amazing cuffed jeans!
Bonnie, Clyde and Marni
February 6, 2013 at 5:59 am
Love his style!!
http://www.bonnieclydemarni.com/
Siva
February 6, 2013 at 6:08 am
No. Jeans and tie will never go together. Not good. A parker never looks good.
Gary
February 6, 2013 at 6:14 am
Perfect fit, perfect outfit.
http://gare-a-gary.blogspot.fr/
Libbynan
February 6, 2013 at 7:50 am
I fell in love with the “jeans & tie” look clear back in the 60′s when I was in college. The athletes at our university wore it for dress-up occasions because it was all many of them could afford. Since they were our BMOC, it became the fashion. I still love it! As a previous poster pointed out, it is the perfect high/low look. And this gentleman works it to the nth degree!
Mari
February 6, 2013 at 11:02 am
cause italians are always CHIC, no matter what they wear they know how to wear it
Ms. Pea
February 6, 2013 at 5:21 pm
Why can’t jeans always look this chic? Because one has to be thin like him.
Michael
February 6, 2013 at 6:25 pm
This looks a lot like some pictures of Daniel Craig in jeans that I’ve seen online. It looks like they are both of a similar build, average height and somewhat muscular. It works.
RareBurghers
February 6, 2013 at 6:47 pm
Boot-i-ful. Style begins with the shoes.
Anthony Costa
February 6, 2013 at 6:57 pm
Love the boots with blue laces paired with denim.
Name*
February 6, 2013 at 8:08 pm
because this guy has a great line to his legs — note that he’s not super-thin, but he’s athletically slender. and he’s not knock-kneed — there has to be some “space” between the legs when you stand in order for the pants like this to work. in fact, his calves bow out a bit — which makes narrow pants look terrific. as someone said above, you have to pay attention to the line of the leg. some people are meant to wear this kind of pant, but most of us would have a tougher time with it. sadly, it is partly about genes…
Jean Genes
February 19, 2013 at 4:34 am
Exactly. You need the legs for it.
Rhea
February 6, 2013 at 9:01 pm
Fabulous! Love the layering and detailing.
Xx
Rhea
http:/fuss.co.in
MR
February 6, 2013 at 10:26 pm
Jean Genet !
Salud
February 7, 2013 at 5:47 am
Because the gentleman’s frame, legs and attitude make all the difference, the jeans in this case are of little importance; anything would look chic on him.
willisthegorilla
February 7, 2013 at 11:43 am
its cause his legs are skinny. slim lines of legs always look better. unfortunately for me, i do not have that gift, haha.
Arne
February 7, 2013 at 8:56 pm
Anyone know what brand of boots these are?
Luca
February 15, 2013 at 12:05 am
Brunello Cucinelli F/W 2013 preview
Charlie
February 8, 2013 at 5:08 pm
Jeans are fine. But sport jacket/blazer under a parka is not. Looks like he needed to be warm rather than wear what looks best (an overcoat). Kind of like wearing dark socks with shorts.
Domenic Bartlett-Roylance
February 9, 2013 at 2:27 am
I know what you mean he looks so sexy
xx Domenic
stylehuntingclub.com
Kevin
February 10, 2013 at 8:36 am
great outfit!! :)
barbra
February 14, 2013 at 3:50 am
Just perfect style on perfect Italian model. YLS ;)
Milenah
May 1, 2013 at 2:52 pm
Very sexy indeed!
shreyas
January 16, 2015 at 5:40 am
i love the fact that his jeans just kisses the top of his shoe, what a perfect inseam!