WTF is going on with Men's S/S 2012?

So, I'm not an avid follower of men's fashion, but a dear friend of mine has recently opened my eyes to the tragedy that has befallen men's fashion week. After watching a few runway shows I was overcome with confusion and couldn't help but laugh. These designs are freaking bizarre! I'm all  for pushing the envelope,  but for the most part I feel like these collections were pushed off the deep end. Honestly, I just want to know what the hell they were all tripping on. Prada, Versace, Burberry Prorsum and Alexander McQueen, I'm talking to you.


Alexander McQueen S/S 2012

 

Burberry Prorsum S/S 2012




















Some of the major trends that I'm forecasting for menswear spring/summer 2012 include drop-crotch pants, wild prints, strange hats and an updated loafer. All of which I find utterly cringe-inducing and would classify as a deal breaker. Take the outfits over at Prada; if I saw a guy dressed like that walking towards me I would assume he was out of his damn mind. And I would laugh my ass off if any man tried to pick me up rocking the looks shown on Versace's runway.


Versace S/S 2012



Prada S/S 2012



















What I don't understand is, what was wrong with the classics? Menswear has been fairly consistent for over half a century. A suit from the early 60s would look just as sexy today as it did then. Give me a cleaned up boy in a well tailored suit, and I'm a happy camper.
 

Marcello Mastroianni = OG pimp




See what I mean?













Which leads me to my next question; who are the consumers trying to attract when they wear shit like that? I'd imagine women's fashion is almost as much for the men who want to tear the clothes off as it is for the women who actually buy the clothes (although I'm sure The Man Repeller would beg to differ); does that somehow not apply to men's fashion? In case I had not already made myself abundantly clear, I find these looks heinous and can't wait to see how these trends pan out next year!

These sexy beasts know what's up. In spite of their question-raising facial hair (Can they eat soup? Does it smell? Can I braid it?), ZZ Top knows that sharp dressed men get laid. I forgot where I was going with this. Whatever, thanks for reading!