Summary
Resolute . Loan also found one inspired by a 1950s military model at Brut Clothing.6 - For all styles…
Antoine has been wearing white jeans since he was 20, the age at which he really started to be interested in fashion. It's a piece that has followed him over time and the evolution of his looks , today very inspired by Japanese streetstyle. “I wore it more in a classic and rather fitted style. Now I wear it very loose,” he tells me.
“ White jeans are an open door to lots of different styles ,” emphasizes Loan. “Depending on the shoes you wear, it can really influence your outfit. When I wear mine with brogues, it immediately gives a rather ivy look. But I can also pair it with more colorful New Balance-style sneakers.” Michel likes to wear his in a streetwear style with sneakers .
If we had to choose an ultimate inspiration for wearing white jeans for men , it would undoubtedly be Alessandro Squarzi ( whom BonneGueule interviewed in 2016 ), who wears them in a workwear and vintage spirit. Depending on the looks, white jeans are mixed with worker, military or even quilted and checked jackets, navy blue overshirts or even beige pompom moccasins. A masterclass in style, in short.
7 - …and for all seasons
Is there a season for white jeans? “White jeans, in summer, are their kingdom. But it can be worn all year round, and even in winter without any problem ,” Benoît answers me. He even sees an advantage in wearing it from October to February, a period when we naturally tend to dress in rather dark shades .
“When it’s gray, it gets dark early… white jeans wake things up a bit ,” says Benoît. As for the winter look, for example, he imagines an outfit combining white jeans, a pair of brown suede leather shoes, an aubergine or terraccota sweater, and a navy blue or greige coat.
Same story with Michel, Loan and Guillaume, who assure me that they wear theirs much more in autumn-winter than in spring-summer . I realize, without ever having noticed it before, that this is also the case for me.
As for Antoine, he only wears his white jeans… in autumn and winter . Exclusively. He mixes his with chunky knits, hoodies, and a pair of black Dr Martens. And having already seen him dressed in this uniform, I can assure you that he has quite a look .
8 - The final word
To summarize, white jeans are versatile, easy to wear all year round regardless of your style, practical, messy-but-it-has-charm, bright and interesting for developing your looks .
“When you start wearing white jeans, you're going to ask yourself, 'Why didn't I do this sooner?'” says Benoît. “For people who are used to having a more sober style, I know it can be a challenge. But you have to dare to step out of your comfort zone . It's not as difficult to wear as you think”.
And he assures: “He is very likely to become your new best friend” .
So, convinced?
