Paul Mescal recently sat down with GQ at Gucci’s spring/summer 2025 menswear show and made a bold declaration: He’s a huge fan of short shorts. Yes, you read that right. The 28-year-old actor revealed his fashion philosophy, saying, “For my eye, it’s all about proportion. Like, a shorter short and maybe a longer top,” before confidently adding, “I’m a big advocate for men wearing shorter shorts.”
#PaulMescal Swaps Roman Armour For His Signature Short Shorts In Italy. https://t.co/m1nnJaXYbW pic.twitter.com/GGG8lAbx42
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GQ shared the short but sweet video interview on its official Instagram page that same day. The caption read, “Paul Mescal makes the case for shorter shorts at the @gucci spring-summer 2025 menswear show during Milan Fashion Week.” And boy, did the comments section explode faster than a pair of tight shorts on leg day.
Paul Mescal for GQ. pic.twitter.com/KkcfIkuCV7
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One enthusiastic fan wrote, “I’m a fan of Paul in short shorts,” echoing the sentiments of many. He is often referred to as “king of short shorts,” and the heartfelt, “Never stop wearing short shorts, Paul 🙏🏼💖.”
While short shorts haven’t been in vogue for men since the 1980s, it seems like Mescal is single-handedly trying to bring the trend back. With male celebrities jumping on the bandwagon, the future looks bright—and breezy—for men’s thighs everywhere.
“I’m a big advocate for men wearing shorter shorts.” – Paul Mescal at the Gucci Menswear SS25 show pic.twitter.com/FS4qGYFOeu
— Film Updates (@FilmUpdates) June 17, 2024
Here are some prime examples of Paul flaunting his thicc thighs and legs.
“Sou um grande defensor dos homens que usam shorts curtos.” – Paul Mescal para a GQ. pic.twitter.com/dhkzxw19NT
— CINEMA 505 (@CINEMA505) June 17, 2024
paul mescal with shorts pic.twitter.com/RX5O6jNnGj
— popculture (@notgwendalupe) May 17, 2024
So, gentlemen, take a leaf out of Paul Mescal’s fashion playbook and give those knees some sunshine. Who knows? You might just start a revolution.
I wear short shorts all year round and not ashamed. Love the look and feel
Why not just get a tattoo on your forehead that says, I am gay.
Jealous much.