Caviricci Redux
Quite some time ago, I wrote about Z. Cavaricci pants. Let’s take a trip back in time, shall we?
I had a bad flashback today. I read an article that mentioned Z. Cavariccis. For those that want to forget, Z. Cavaricci created a men’s style in pants that in the late 80s to early 90s. Many a young man who I knew wore them. I am asking whoever made themselves in charge of looking at influences from the 80s to overlook this one when designing next season’s clothing.
They were high waisted like tux pants, but the belt loops were a bit lower, at the natural waist. The legs were pleated, and what made them veer way off the track of a classic trouser, was that they featured a deep “v” front yoke. It caused the legs of the pants, because they were pleated but flat acrossed the stomach and groin area, to pleat out even farther. On the tall, gangly, and knobby kneed gent, it was actually flattering because the pleats laid right and it made his legs look more proportional. You noticed the guy’s overall ensemble.
But on everyone else…it was “Here comes pants.”
If you were stocky, or were fit but were more muscular of leg, the pleated legs brought a strange adaptation of puffed out harem pants to mind or made one look bowlegged. Of course, this was overcontrasted by the virtually flat triangular yoke covering the stomach to the top of the groin area, appearing like a virtual “directional arrow” towards something that I am sure the designer could not have realized, or the joke was on the wearer that their whole…um… “area”… was being pointed to. The finishing touch was to buy them long and cuff them.
The rear of the pants had little style, most of the budget had been put into the front.I have no photo to show you. I could not find one anywhere. So you may just have to take my word for it!
Well, flash forward to this week, when an alert reader sent me the following image:
The shirt is hiding just how high the waist band is on the man, trust me. Maybe I remember them worse than they actually were. However, having them on a model doesn’t have quite the same effect.
1980s, 1990s, cavaricci, vintage ads |10 Responses to “Caviricci Redux”
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I have been looking everywhere to buy a pair of
80’s/90’s Mens Z Cavaricci pants.
Do you know where I may find some?
Thank you ,
Jason
Hi Jason,
I am actually doing a write up on the topic inspired by your answer and will be posting it to the blog shortly
I’m actually looking for Cavaricci tshirts as a gift. Do you know where I might find these? Shirts that resemble the one in the photo … Thank you
I really like the style of Cavaricci Menswear, and would like to see someone bring back the style. I feel that this Style has been totally underrated and misrepresented. I also would like to see banded collar shirts brought back as well. Plus in warm climate areas, I would like to see the usage of breathable fabrics, which also should not require Dry Cleaning. Wash and wear is perfect.
i had them in all colors back in the mid 80″s they were very good lookin pants too bad i trow them away !! know u cant get them no where. they have a pair in brown on e-bay must probably buy them and tell a tailor to make them for me lets see…..
jason is right too many people want the vintage zcavaricci clothing line back iv been looking for them for years & will pay top $$$$ if you have the sizes we are looking for let me know & every one needs to let the z-cavaricci company know also
The site vintagegent.com is cool resource, tnks, webmaster.
Well at least the girls get to break banks now… I see Zcav’s relaunching in spring 2009, check the website. I think we need to petition them to bring the men’s styles back as well. They will bankrupt me happily as long as I can get some cav’s on my bod.
I actually still have a pair 34×34,blue…brings me back to the days…
Hello Cavaricci lover,
I am very excited to read about your love of the Cavaricci pant. I am the original representative for that pant. I am happy to inform you that I and the original designer of the pant will be collaborating on bringing that look back to the public. I have several originals and just got my hands on them. And after trying them on, feel certain that it is time for the comeback. I have been trying to get this done for 2 years. Just happy to know that the fans are still there.
Will keep you updated.
Robin