THE SHAPE OF THINGS TO COME.

The article discusses young men's fashion trends for Fall 2007. The runway-inspired trends for fall include a shrinking of the gap between skate and hip-hop creating a fresh silhouette. Skinny on bottom and big--but not radically oversized--on top, the look brings together an array of disparate pieces in a generally dark palette. Key items include voluminous outerwear, gothic T-shirts and hoodies, plaid flannel shirts and slim-fitting, raw or lightly washed jeans.