THE LEAD POSITION
WHY BALENCIAGA'S OVERSIZED FASHION WORKED—AND WHY THE COPIES DON'T.
Why Balenciaga's oversized fashion works: proportion, structure and styling distinguish deliberate volume from simply wearing extra fabric.
READ THE POSITION
VOLUME 01 · EST. 2026
BY A. MANSO · LOS ANGELES
THE POSITION
A JOURNAL OF MENSWEAR, POWER AND FORM
Independent positions on proportion, construction, culture and the clothes that shape authority.
THE ARCHIVE
LATEST POSITIONS
79 STORIES
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BRAND TRIALS
RICK OWENS DIDN'T RUIN BLACK MENSWEAR—IMITATION DID
Seven Rick Owens alternatives for men seeking black avant-garde fashion, drape and architectural silhouettes without buying a costume copy.
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BRAND TRIALS
IS FEAR OF GOD ESSENTIALS WORTH IT? MINIMALISM MADE TOO EASY.
Is Fear of God Essentials worth it? A direct review of its relaxed fit, quality, value and minimalist streetwear formula.
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CITY / CULTURE
LATIN CITIES DON'T NEED TO COPY NEW YORK STREETWEAR.
Men’s streetwear should answer climate, architecture and movement. Miami, Los Angeles and Latin cities do not need one imported New York uniform.
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CITY / CULTURE
ITALIAN STYLE FOR MEN: WHY THE PERFECT SUIT ISN'T THE POINT.
Modern Italian style for men beyond the traditional suit: high-waist trousers, relaxed tailoring, engineered ease and stronger black silhouettes.
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FORM & CONSTRUCTION
JAPANESE MINIMALIST FASHION FOR MEN: WHAT MOST PEOPLE GET WRONG.
A practical guide to Japanese minimalist fashion for men through negative space, asymmetry, wrap construction, controlled volume and material restraint.
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FORM & CONSTRUCTION
ALL-BLACK OUTFITS FOR MEN: 7 RULES THAT MAKE BLACK LOOK INTENTIONAL.
How to wear all black for men without looking boring: seven practical rules for silhouette, texture, proportion, layering and footwear.