# Suit Shorts Alexander Wang Paired Biker Shorts With Tux Jacket for CFDA Awards By Christina Butty | Published 2009-06-16 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/short-suits-alexander-wangs-modified-suit-for-cfda-awards References: [style](http://www.style.com/stylefile/#6676) To accept his Swarovski Womenswear Designer of the Year Award from the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA), Alexander Wang opted to wear his suit with shorts rather than full pants. While it may seem like a moment of fashion rebellion, no detail was spared in this outfit. The shorts were from Comme des Garcons and made of black sateen, his white shirt was from Band of Outsiders, and he finished the look with a vintage black Helmut Lang tuxedo jacket. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 47% | Activity: 92% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Suit Shorts:** Shorts paired with suits offer a fashionable alternative for formal occasions. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** Fashion designers can capitalize on the trend of suit shorts to create innovative and stylish designs. - **Retail:** Retailers can stock and promote suit shorts as a versatile and trendy option for customers. - **Event Planning:** Event planners can incorporate suit shorts into dress codes for stylish and unique event attire. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Elegant New Year-Inspired Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alexander-wang-2024.md) - [Breathable Textured Tweed Shorts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linen-tweed-apres-shorts.md) - [Underwear-Imitating Hybrid Garments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cut-off-brief-skirt.md) - [Studded Belt-Made Dynamic Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/replica-suit.md) - [Cinematic Thriller-Inspired Runways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jw-anderson-fw-2024.md) - [Coordinated Leather Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rudsak-spring-collection.md) - [Elegant Men's Formalwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jack-victor1.md) - [Performance-Driven Cyclist Shorts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cyclist-shorts.md) - [Holiday-Inspired Evening Wear Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcqueen-holiday-2025.md)