"M*gger. M*gger. M*gger. M*gger. M*ggings."

Male leggings -- "meggings" -- are now supposedly such a huge deal, sweeping both sides of the Atlantic, that you have to learn about it from the Internet.

When trendsetters speculated what would be the defining men's fashion movement to sweep New York this winter, few opted for the male legging.

But "Megging", as the male legging is known, is now all the rage in sartorial circles. Celebrities such as Justin Bieber, Russell Brand and Lenny Kravitz have all been spotted wearing leggings, while fashion stores Uniqlo, Barneys and Nordstrom are selling tights for men.

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Some New Yorkers, however, see the "megger" as an affront to masculinity. Gabriel Cru, 35, from the Bronx, said: "Men in tights? Get out of here. We don't do men in tights in New York. That's European!"

Unless you're fronting Van Halen, I don't think "meggings" are going to attract the ladies.

posted by Ace at 01:01 PM

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