Sorry to the Jeans in My Closet—These 6 New Pant Trends Are Replacing You
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Jonathan Simkhai; Chanel; Kim Shui; Altuzarra; Stella McCartney
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Stella McCartney; Jil Sander; BalenciagaWe've officially hit peak baggy. If there's one thing you take away from this trend report, it's that across the board pants are getting more and more relaxed. Whether it's suit trousers, leather pants, or even denim, the runways spoke loud and clear: the roomier, the better.
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Courtesy of Stella McCartney
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Courtesy of Jil Sander
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Courtesy of Balenciaga
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Ganni; Blumarine; Helmut LangPants that have a technical sportswear component to them are springing up left and right, from the swishy nylon fabrics we saw at Ganni to Blumarine's belted cargo pants and Helmut Lang's outdoorsy zip details. Yes, we're hitting capacity for leisurewear and sweatpants but the sporty fashion in the S/S 22 collections feels decidedly more trend-forward. Come spring, we'll see these athletic pants styled with fashion-person spin, marrying them to heels or a crop top.
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Courtesy of Helmut Lang
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Courtesy of Ganni
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Christopher Esber; Eckhaus Latta; Kwaidan EditionsBuckle up, because low rises aren't going anywhere. For the past few seasons, the '00s waistline has threatened to make a mainstream comeback and the latest runways have just confirmed our greatest suspicions. From Christopher Esber to Eckhaus Latta, waistlines dipped ever lower but were notably present with roomier silhouettes that feel maybe (just maybe) wearable.
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Courtesy of Christopher Esber
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Courtesy of Eckhaus Latta
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Courtesy of Kwaidan Editions
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Balmain; Chanel; Kim Shui
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Courtesy of Balmain
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Courtesy of Chanel
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Courtesy of Kim Shui
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Jonathan Simkhai; Kwaidan Editions; AltuzarraPantsuits have remained a seasonal fixture with each new season bringing subtle updates to our suiting ensembles. On deck for spring 2022? Crisply pleated trousers seemingly plucked right from the dry cleaners with a distinctive crease running down the center. Consider this your sign not to skip the ironing next time you reach for a pair.
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Courtesy of Altuzarra
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Courtesy of Kwaidan Editions
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Courtesy of Jonathan Simkhai
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Chanel; Proenza Schouler; Louis VuittonThis last one may be more of a styling decision than a particular pant style, but it was a strong enough theme that we felt compelled to include. Chanel, Proenza Schouler, and Louis Vuitton were among those to display dresses and skirts layered atop pants on their spring runways and while the idea conjures images in my mind of Ashley Tisdale and Miley Cyrus outfits from the '00s, the looks of today are far more effortless and minimal than they are chaotic. Experiment with pieces in the same fabric, print or color family to pull it off.
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Courtesy of Proenza Schouler
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Courtesy of Chanel
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