This summer not only the hands are allowed to roll up their sleeves, but also the arms

From left: Paul Smith, Giorgio Armani, Prada, Etro, BurberryImage Imaxtree

What are we going to wear if it’s up to the designers?

This summer, not only can we roll up our sleeves, but also our arms. Sleeveless is quite a thing with the gentlemen, not a show went by without sweaters, hoodies, jackets, shirts, sweaters or even trench coats without sleeves. Nice and airy, to start with, and ideal for those who want to show their carefully cultivated muscles to the world. Or his boyish biceps lackluster, as Saint Laurent blasé’s lanky models did.

How are we going to wear them?

Whatever you call it: tank top, waistcoat or in English vest, our sleeveless friend is showing its great versatility this summer. It has a neat side, for example, in the form of sleeveless jackets or sleeveless shirts with the buttons neatly closed. That sleeveless shirts are hardly for sale anymore, but you can easily make one yourself by cutting the sleeves of a worn office shirt. If you already have a spencer in your closet, you can now wear it as a sweater, possibly with a tank top underneath to prevent itching.

a famous person

Bare arms have been in fashion for centuries. In the ancient Romans and the Middle Ages, sleeveless doublets were worn under the combat gear. The simple cotton tank top has made its mark in streetwear and sportswear over the past century in which handsome guys (like Brad Pitt) could use their patent limbs. to flash† Meanwhile, the gritty sleeveless T-shirt became a hit with punks, hard rockers and other noisemakers like the legendary stretchy Mick Jagger, undisputed king of tank top wearers.

Where do we buy that?

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Sleeveless V-neck cotton sweater from Closed€180

Loose-knit yellow cotton top from Gimaguas via Luisaviaroma€52

Denim waistcoat with pleats and side pockets by Zara€50

Sleeveless sweater ‘Odell’ by Samsøe & Samsøe€119

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