# Stylish Gentlemanly Sweatpants Twyford Clothing Helps Men Dress Up While Chilling Out By Emily Evans | Published 2013-12-10 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twyford-clothing References: [twyfordclothing](http://www.twyfordclothing.com/) & [twyfordclothing](http://www.twyfordclothing.com/about.htm) According to Twyford clothing, gone are the days where sweatpants were just for sweating. This new Toronto-based lifestyle brand offers [sophisticated comfort wear for modern men](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-run-menswear-collection). Founder Matthew Davies was inspired to create Twyford clothing during his engineering studies where he found himself living in the same uninspiring uniform of sweatpants. After graduating Davies studied at [Parsons the New School for Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-fashion-course) in NYC, which led him to internships with acclaimed Toronto designers Greta Constantine and Smythe. This line of sophisticated sweats features four styles that range from classic drawstring pants, to moto-inspired sweatpants with intricate paneling details. Davies admits, “On several occasions, I have paired these with an oversized tee, a blazer and leather boots and have felt comfortable going to dinner with friends or an industry event.” These sweats are sure to top the [holiday lists](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-apparel-collection) of many fashionable fellows! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 91% | Activity: 85% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Sophisticated Comfort Wear:** The trend of offering stylish and comfortable clothing options is disrupting the fashion industry, providing opportunities for brands to target modern consumers. - **Multi-purpose Sweatpants:** The trend of sweatpants becoming versatile wardrobe staples opens up opportunities for innovative designs that can be dressed up or down for various occasions. - **Lifestyle Brand for Men:** The trend of creating specialized clothing lines for men's fashion is providing opportunities for brands to cater to the growing demand for stylish and modern menswear. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can capitalize on the trend of offering stylish and comfortable wear by incorporating innovative designs and materials into their clothing lines. - **Retail:** The retail industry can take advantage of the trend of multi-purpose sweatpants by offering diverse options that can appeal to a wider range of consumers. - **Apparel:** The apparel industry can tap into the trend of specialized clothing lines for men by creating unique and fashion-forward designs that cater to the evolving tastes of male consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Function-Focused Athletic Wear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/welterweight-sweats.md) - [Elevated Loungewear Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uniqlo-loungewear.md) - [Understated Luxury Menswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coofandy.md) - [Elevated Athleisure Pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elevated-athleisure.md) - [Sustainable Canadian-Made Sleepwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sons.md) - [Cozy Holiday Loungewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cozy-winter-loungewear.md) - [Men-Focused Everyday Wear Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skims-mens.md) - [Premium Menswear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/classic-staples-remastered-collection.md) - [Versatile Sportswear Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reigning-champ-fw24-collection.md)