In a season where cropped trousers and pants tucked into boots ruled runways from Ann Demeulemeester to Gucci, at Dunhill, Kim Jones gives us something a little different. While you are still left tucking, in a more refined take on the trend that was mostly used in shows to make for a laid back target at modern youth, here we have perfectly tailored pants finding their way into socks.

For Spring 2010, trousers moved free, with almost every pair cuffed at the bottom. A few months later, pant bottoms and wool suits welcome the restraint of a sock and a boot. As the show opened with Jeremy Young taking to the runway with book in hand, wearing a jacket crested jacket complete with pocket-square and all, the mood was set for the display of a cultured man that spends most of his time on the move, yet still at ease. While last season’s cuffs were left behind on pants, they turn up now on the rolled-up sleeves of wool sweaters pulling out from under coats and suits jackets, copying the effect of the socks on pants.

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Transforming the the ulitraian man of the day into dapper and traditional British gentleman for night, Jones closed out the show with pieces in rich blues, with no socks in clear sight, and a crest blending into jacket for a less than blunt look. Topping off the closing looks with royal patent shoes, creating a perfect final touch.

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