In the wise words of Paul Mescal, “I’m a big advocate for men wearing shorter shorts.” The Normal People star, decked out in his own shorts ensemble, has been a hot topic in recent weeks for his comments about the summer fashion staple to GQ at the Gucci spring/summer 2025 show in Milan.
Men opting for a formal short certainly isn’t a new idea — Pharrell Williams, arguably the king of red carpet shorts, has spent roughly the past decade favoring the clothing item. However, between summer premieres and European fashion weeks, shorts continue to take center stage for some stars.
With styles ranging from Mescal and his effortlessly cool Milan Fashion Week ensemble to Pedro Pascal and his head-turning 2023 Met Gala look to Williams’ slew of fashionable shorts-centric looks, these are some of the celebrities who aren’t afraid to wear a good pair of shorts.
The 28-year-old Irish actor opted for a cool and casual shorts ensemble while he advocated for men wearing shorter shorts. His look, and comments about the clothing item, at Gucci’s Milan show made waves on social media.
