I See Paul Mescal's Underpants

Given how world class good looking Paul Mescal is, it took me a minute of staring at these new photos of him for Vogue magazine to realize he's been yanked into the unfortunate orbit of recent runway style that's had the waistbands of boxer shorts showing above a trousers natural waist -- and listen. I like thinking about what Paul Mescal is wearing under his suit as much as the next guy. But I don't think I can co-sign this trend. I know it's just a coopting of the "urban" aesthetic of droopy pants...

... and I sort of get it being reworked in this way in theory -- it adds a splash of color to the midsection; some interest. It's sort of like a sash instead of a belt I guess. But mostly it just makes me think, "Ouch his boys must be strained." And I just don't think fashion that makes our testicles wince (outside of a fetish space, natch) should be encouraged. Maybe that's just me though! Those crazy kids! Shakes cane!