Bad Bunny’s Zara debut features mid-thigh shorts that end a few inches above the knee, signaling a move away from extremely short styles. Tennis players have also been wearing longer shorts recently, with Grigor Dimitrov appearing in a similar length at Roland Garros. Hikmat Mohammed suggests the change may come from feeling more comfortable in the body, creating a more relaxed, slouchy look. Another possible influence is the emergence of very short running shorts worn by Andy Burnham, which may encourage a shift in public perception. The hemline index idea links longer seams to prosperous times, and the short-short trend gained momentum around 2020 with Paul Mescal’s quasi hotpants.
"He thinks it has to do with relaxation, feeling maybe more comfortable in your body; it's more slouchy. Andy Burnham in short shorts and Everton top. Photograph: Peter Byrne/PA A possible push factor emerged last week in the shape of Andy Burnham's tiny running shorts, barely long enough to cover his tensor fasciae latae. While opinion was divided, and Burnham isn't known for style that you would necessarily want to distance yourself from, it's not out of the question that it could have a similar effect to Rishi Sunak's Adidas Sambas, which many hailed as the final nail in the coffin for the popular trainer."
"Longer shorts may also have something to do with the economy. While rarely applied to menswear, according to the hemline index, seams trend upwards during prosperous times. The trend for short shorts arguably began to gather steam in 2020, when Paul Mescal was photographed wearing quasi hotpants, a hemline preference that apparently dates back to his days playing Gaelic football."
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