along with the rest of the men's-wear universe, have been preaching the gospel of the flat-front pant lately. But hear us out. Because when they're done right — cut slim, and finished with a small single pleat that's more about adding visual interest and less about adding extra folds of fabric around your thigh — pleated pants can be just as stylish. And they're gaining steam recently. Which is why we reached out to Unis designer Eunice Lee, the woman who helped establish the slim chino as a bonafide essential with her Gio fit, to talk about this burgeoning trend, and how guys are reacting to her new (pleated) Davis model.

Esquire.com: Why a pleat? Why now?

Eunice Lee: I've been trying to get guys to wear a pleat for the last six years! It finally seems to be catching on, though. A lot of our more confident customers have been embracing the style over the last two seasons. And they look great.

ESQ: What about less forward-leaning guys: Do you think they'll get on board with its return?

EL: I think it's going to take a little while longer for everyone else to get on board. I mean, it took over three years for people to embrace my chinos because of how slim they are. Now, we have to offer a skinny model since the original is no longer considered slim enough.

ESQ: How times change, right? Well, any tips on how to wear your Davis cut?

EL: You can wear the Davis the same way you would a pair of jeans or slim chinos. The difference in proportions is very subtle, so they're still extremely versatile.

Something to consider as you start stocking your closet for the warmer days ahead, guys.

Jonathan Evans Jonathan Evans is the style director of Esquire, covering all things fashion, grooming, accessories, and, of course, sneakers.

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