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Big Daddy’s so faddy. 

Clotheshorses stomping the city streets in celebration of New York Fashion Week are doing so in Adam Sandler-style, rocking baggy, yet bougie bottoms as casually swank toasts of the town. 

“It’s Adam Sandler chic fall,” announced NYC fashionista, Shannon, to her nearly 13,000 TikTok followers while donning a pair of loose-fitting jorts — aka jean shorts. “Spread the word.”

And it’s spreading like a voguish virus. 

While making their way to runway shows attended by the A-list likes of Anna Wintour, Rihanna, Paris Hilton and Camilla Cabello, flocks of fashion plates wowed in a variety of cozy cut-offs inspired by the 58-year-old “Wedding Singer” star.  

Although a unlikely hero in the world of haute, Sandler has become a style icon to unfussy Gen Z and millennial tastemakers with a penchant for his laissez faire flair. 


  Sandler is known for sporting sporty attire to high-class event such as formal premieres and award shows. FilmMagic Sandler is known for sporting sporty attire to high-class event such as formal premieres and award shows. FilmMagic

The Brooklynite’s comfy couture initially caught the eye of social media content creators post-COVID. The immediate aftermath of the plague marked a time when wearing old T-shirts and basketball shorts became the standard for trendsetters who’d grown accustomed to dressing down during lockdown. 

“He’s the ultimate ‘f—k you’ of fashion,” Robert Verdi, former host of E!’s “Fashion Police,” previously told The Post of the “Click” comedian, who’s reportedly worth an estimated $440 million. “In the wake of COVID we’ve all realized that materialism doesn’t matter.

And after several years since the onset of the pandemic, Sandler-fashion fever remains at an all-time high. 


  Taking their fashion cues from the “Big Daddy” lead, a number of style influencers wowed in airy shorts and jorts during NYFW. GC Images Taking their fashion cues from the “Big Daddy” lead, a number of style influencers wowed in airy shorts and jorts during NYFW. GC Images

  Jorts have recently budded as a fashionable wardrobe must-have. Getty Images Jorts have recently budded as a fashionable wardrobe must-have. Getty Images

  Sandler often dresses up his ever-casual look with a classy top or accessories. Rick Davis / SplashNews.com Sandler often dresses up his ever-casual look with a classy top or accessories. Rick Davis / SplashNews.com

  Guests to New York Fashion Week show boldly stormed the scene in baggy bottoms. Getty Images Guests to New York Fashion Week show boldly stormed the scene in baggy bottoms. Getty Images

Over the summer, the laidback look was even reimagined with the “Ben Affleck aesthetic” craze. The slouchy swag saw folks donning relaxed ready-to-wear fits and sipping iced coffees à la the “Air” actor. 

But it seems Mr. Deeds dressing is reclaiming the colder months. 

Here’s how fashion influencers are slaying Sandler-like shorts and jorts during New York Fashion Week. 


  Guests at NYFW paire the cool cut-bottoms with formal tops and blazers. Getty Images Guests at NYFW paire the cool cut-bottoms with formal tops and blazers. Getty Images

  Fashionistas turned heads in their Sandler-inspired streetwear. Getty Images Fashionistas turned heads in their Sandler-inspired streetwear. Getty Images

  Fashion lovers elevated the look with shorts made from swanky materials. Getty Images Fashion lovers elevated the look with shorts made from swanky materials. Getty Images

  Influencer Idalia Salsamendi got in on the chill-fashion fun. Getty Images Influencer Idalia Salsamendi got in on the chill-fashion fun. Getty Images


  Trouser shorts also reigned supreme on the NYC scene. Getty Images Trouser shorts also reigned supreme on the NYC scene. Getty Images

  Jorts and a cozy top proved to be a cool-girl look during the weeklong fete. Getty Images Jorts and a cozy top proved to be a cool-girl look during the weeklong fete. Getty Images


  NYC tastemaker Natalie Zarra got into the groove with a pair of brown leather shorts. Getty Images NYC tastemaker Natalie Zarra got into the groove with a pair of brown leather shorts. Getty Images
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