Gary Neville’s recent appearance in wide-legged trousers on Sky Sports highlights a broader shift toward relaxed menswear silhouettes.
Key facts
- •Gary Neville’s wide-legged trousers were mocked by Jamie Carragher on Sky Sports.
- •The wider silhouette was a dominant theme at the autumn/winter 2026-27 men’s fashion weeks.
- •Retailers including Cos, Next, and Marks and Spencer are reporting high demand for wider-fitting trousers.
- •Sky Sports stylist Paul Monks aims to keep on-screen attire relevant to the relaxed nature of modern everyday dress.
- •Gary Neville maintains a clothing collaboration with the brand Hawes & Curtis.
Gary Neville was teased by fellow pundit Jamie Carragher on Sky Sports’ Monday Night Football for wearing wide-legged black trousers. The incident, which featured the song Baggy Trousers by Madness, reflects a growing trend in menswear toward wider silhouettes. Neville stated he was styled in London and defended the look as cool, while industry experts note that the style is increasingly common among both designers and the general public.
A shift in menswear trends
The wider-legged silhouette has become a prominent feature in recent fashion seasons, appearing at men’s fashion weeks for autumn/winter 2026-27 in collections from designers including Dior, Prada, and Saint Laurent. Nick Pope, site director at Esquire, noted that retailers such as Cos, Next, and Marks and Spencer are seeing strong sales for wider-fitting trousers. The style has also been worn by public figures like A$AP Rocky, Connor Storrie, and Joe Alwyn.
Evolving television dress codes
The traditional, formal dress code for football pundits, which historically mirrored newsreader style, is becoming more relaxed. Paul Monks, who styles Sky Sports pundits, stated that the goal is to keep on-screen appearances relevant to viewers as everyday fashion becomes less formal. James Andrew, editor of FourFourTwo, confirmed that the industry is moving toward a more relaxed aesthetic, with pundits increasingly opting for items like knitted polos and chinos.
Footballers as style influencers
Figures such as Gary Neville, Jude Bellingham, and Pep Guardiola are increasingly viewed as style influencers for middle-aged men. Neville, who has a clothing collection with Hawes & Curtis, is described by stylist Corina Gaffey as being receptive to experimenting with different brands and cuts. Experts anticipate that the intersection of football and fashion will continue to grow, with more pundits potentially launching their own clothing lines.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by The Guardian Fashion.
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