Beyond the kilt of personality

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Certainly, the proliferation of high-profile wearers has helped bolster acceptance. They include actors Billy Porter and Jared Leto, musicians Kanye West and Lil Nas X, and basketball player Jordan Clarkson.

But influencers on social media offer a more accessible view of incorporating skirts into daily outfits, often sharing shopping sources that aren't the usual luxury designer suspects - Thom Browne, Rick Owens or Comme des Garçons.

The movement even defies gender categories. While one might assume that skirts are popular only among queer or nonbinary men, many heterosexual men actually want to expand their options. Some are also crediting their ethnic heritage for their interest - in Africa and Asia, traditional attires commonly include wraparound skirts, tunics and gowns.

If you're ready to incorporate skirts into your men's or unisex collection, explore several silhouettes that are well-liked today. Unsurprisingly, the pleated kilt is still favored in terms of shape. Modern takes use suiting fabric in businesslike colors and are cut at the knee or just above. Checkered patterns continue to be in demand.

A straight midi, squared down from hips to midcalf, gives customers a simple canvas that is easy to experiment with. For bolder clientele, provide printed versions or asymmetrical draped detail.

Finally, maxi skirts may appeal to opposite ends of the spectrum. Slim cuts in dark hues give as much coverage as trousers. On the other hand, fuller designs such as circle skirts and those with tiered ruffles are playful and subversive.

Go to GlobalSources.com to find suppliers skilled in both men's and women's apparel, and are willing to cross the gender divide.