# Underwear-Imitating Hybrid Garments Balenciaga Presents the Cut Off Brief Skirt for FW25 By Amy Duong | Published 2025-06-09 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cut-off-brief-skirt References: [balenciaga](https://www.balenciaga.com/en-us/cut-off-brief-skirt-black-faded)  Fashion house [Balenciaga](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/towel-skirt) introduces the Cut Off Brief Skirt as a part of the Fall/Winter 2025 collection. It was debuted on the runway and has since garnered attention. The silhouette reflects the shape of [men's underwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/feather-lace) but it really functions as a skirt. The visual design and warped reality is true to [Demna's work](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balenciaga-by-demna) and rests on the waistband with a branded elastic band. The reimagined design is stealthy with a black colorway palette and some contrast at the band with white accents. It comes in three size options starting from XS and running through M. Other details include the subtle stitching which gives it a raw look but opens up without the crotch section. Image Credit: Balenciaga ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 80% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 42% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Underwear-inspired Fashion:** Hybrid garments that blur the lines between underwear and outerwear emerge as a bold statement in high fashion. - **Gender-neutral Apparel:** Designs that evoke the essence of traditional men's underwear are now being embraced in diverse wardrobe settings, challenging gender norms. - **Minimalist Avant-garde Aesthetics:** Simplistic yet striking silhouettes become central to fashion-forward collections, offering new forms of expression through understated designs. - **Luxury Streetwear:** Combining elements like branded elastic bands with high-end design, brands explore new intersections of luxury and casual wear. ### Where This Applies - **High Fashion:** The traditional boundaries of fashion are tested with innovative garment structures that draw from unexpected sources. - **Textile Manufacturing:** Advanced textile techniques that focus on elasticity and minimalism are at the forefront of this evolving garment category. - **Intimate Apparel:** The crossover between intimate and outerwear presents new opportunities for reinvention within the underwear segment. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Towel-Resembling Luxe Skirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/towel-skirt.md) - [Luxe Slope-Ready Fashion Capsule](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skiwear-collection.md) - [Technical Luxury Outerwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balenciaga-skiwear-2025.md) - [Dirty-Resembling Luxe Undergarments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dirty-willy-underwear.md) - [Dynamic Fashion-Forward Basketball Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basketball-sneaker-1.md) - [Velvety Soft Mens Undergarments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skims-men.md) - [3D Contouring Boxers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manmades-the-boxer-brief.md) - [Elegant High-Waisted Panties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/french-cut-briefs.md) - [Bold Statement Boxers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/royalty-boxer-briefs.md)