At times in recent history, it's been all about one denim trend or another, and people don't stray from that. But 2025 has proven to be different. One day, it's that skinny jeans are in; the next, it's boot-cut; then back to barrel jeans—and oh, wait, baggy jeans are still in. The next day, everyone will be wearing wide-legs, and so on. It's enough to make your head spin, to say the least. But as a fashion editor, I can't say that I haven't contributed to this discourse—and I'm here to do it again. Blame Bella Hadid.
Hadid was photographed in sunny Cannes yesterday while in town for the most glamorous of film festivals, and she wore the perfect polished South-of-France outfit. Notably, the outfit included the denim trend that I've noticed fashion people wearing more and more as of late: cropped flare jeans. You could call it a comeback, because approximately 10 years ago, they were all anyone was wearing—myself included. But as you know, in fashion, everything comes back again.
I find cropped flares to be an excellent choice for summer, as they look perfect with sandals, flats, trainers, and heels, and they can easily go from casual to dressed-up in an instant. Hadid opted for a white pair to match her pretty white top, but the internet currently provides every wash imaginable, so keep scrolling to shop some of the chicest pairs.
Shop Cropped Flare Jeans for Summer:
Mango denim always manage to look more expensive than it is.
Just add a white tee and an ankle boot.
I love this elegant true-black wash.
Just a subtle flare.
H&M always gets denim trends right.
Good American makes some of the best denim on the market.
These will look good with flats, heels or trainers.
These have such a seventies vibe to them.
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This Is *the* Skirt Trend to Wear With Trainers This SummerConfirmed by Bella Hadid.
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Stylish People Have Brought Back the Cool '90s Heel Trend That Elevates Trousers and DressesBella is already a fan.
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Don't Wear Jeans and a T-Shirt Without Seeing How Kendall Jenner Wore Hers This WeekMy new jeans-and-a-tee blueprint.
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All the 2025 Cannes Red Carpet Looks That Left Us SpeechlessA bit like this photo of Bella Hadid.
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Bella Hadid Just Wore the Elegant Summer Dress Trend That’s All Over H&M and ZaraShe's inspired me.
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The Casual and Elegant Trouser Trend Fashion People Everywhere Are Wearing With Flats and TrainersWear it for the gym, brunch or errands.
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Daisy Edgar-Jones Just Wore the Jeans, Flats and It Bag I Want for My Own WardrobeThe perfect outfit does exist.
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As Seen in New York: A Surprisingly Chic Way to Wear Culottes (Yes, I Said Culottes) This SummerI feel a trend catching on.
