Hot Dads: Balenciaga’s Playful Ode to Fatherhood
No question about it, young dads are irresistibly appealing. There’s something uniquely attractive about their dad jeans, oversized parkas, slightly geeky vibe, and the seemingly haphazard fashion choices that suggest every day is laundry day.
In Paris, tapping into this wholesome fantasy, Demna Gvasalia recruited young dads from around his new Swiss headquarters to model for Balenciaga’s men’s collection — some even brought their kids along, sans wives.
A touch sentimental? Absolutely. Playing into the idea of normalcy as a form of luxury? Indeed. But who can resist the charm of a man who puts no effort into his wardrobe? For DILFs and their fans, this was a dream come true.
Balenciaga’s Men’s Collection: An Ode to the Effortlessly Stylish Dad
It’s undeniable: young dads are incredibly appealing. There’s an ineffable charm in their dad jeans, oversized parkas, slightly nerdy demeanor, and their seemingly effortless coordination, as if every day is laundry day.
Today in Paris, Demna Gvasalia leaned into this wholesome fantasy for Balenciaga’s men’s spring collection. He scouted young dads from around his new Swiss headquarters to strut the runway — some accompanied by their children, but without their wives.
Is it a bit sentimental? Sure. Is it playing into the idea of the ordinary being luxurious? Definitely. Yet, the allure of a man who seemingly puts no thought into his outfit is undeniable. For DILFs and their admirers, this collection was a dream come true.
The Appeal of Young Dads: Balenciaga’s Latest Men’s Collection
No doubt about it, young dads have an irresistible allure. There’s something particularly captivating about their dad jeans, oversized parkas, slightly nerdy demeanor, and the everyday-is-laundry-day fashion.
In Paris, embracing this wholesome fantasy, Demna Gvasalia recruited young dads from around his new Swiss headquarters to model for Balenciaga men’s collection — some even walked the runway with their kids, but without their wives.
A bit sentimental? Yes. Playing into the notion of normality as a form of luxury? Certainly. Still, the charm of a man who seems to put no thought into his clothing is hard to deny. For DILFs and their admirers, this collection was a dream come true.