
1970s · 1970s · British
Designer
Simpson (Piccadilly) Ltd.
Production
ready-to-wear
Material
woven wool blend
Culture
British
Movement
Glam Rock · Hippie / Counterculture
Influences
1960s psychedelic patterns · Victorian paisley shawls
These men's flared trousers feature an intricate paisley pattern in muted earth tones across a woven fabric base. The garment shows the characteristic silhouette of early 1970s menswear with a fitted waistband and hips that dramatically flare from mid-thigh to create wide bell-bottom legs. The paisley motifs are densely packed in traditional teardrop shapes with internal geometric detailing, rendered in olive green, rust brown, teal blue, and burgundy against what appears to be a neutral ground. The fabric appears to be a medium-weight woven material, likely wool or wool blend, suitable for structured tailoring. This represents the bold pattern mixing and flamboyant silhouettes that defined Glam Rock era menswear, when traditional masculine dress codes expanded to embrace color, pattern, and dramatic proportions.
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