Since the late 2010s, fitted jeans have been virtually non-existent, with many shoppers opting for baggy and wide-leg styles instead. However, like most trends, which tend to be circular, skinny jeans have started to make their inevitable comeback.
American rapper Kendrick Lamar performed at the Superbowl during halftime wearing light blue boot-cut jeans. While many took to social media to praise his performance, some fans quickly pointed out his denim choice, with one TikTok user commenting, ‘All I was thinking about was Kendrick Lamar wearing flared jeans’.
Taylor McNeill is the stylist behind Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl look. The now famous jeans, which retail at a hefty £830, are from the luxury French brand Celine and were designed by Heidi Slimane. These low-rise flared jeans have taken the internet by storm, cementing the re-emerging skinny and fitted jean trend.
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Conversations about the return of skinny jeans started only two weeks ago when TikTok influencer Alix Earle launched a collection in collaboration with FRAME Denim.
Earle is a US-based influencer who rose to fame in 2023 for her relatable and honest ‘get-ready-with-me’ videos, which she posted to TikTok daily. Since then, she has secured the title of ‘it girl’ and is a go-to source for feminine fashion trends.
With over 7 million followers on TikTok, Alix Earle has become a trendsetter. Since the launch of her skinny jeans in collaboration with FRAME, the jeans have already sold out in the UK and are now only available for pre-order, with expected delivery at the end of March.
Those who have managed to secure a pair of ‘The Alix’ jeans have taken to social media to show off their new outfits. However, many quickly noted that all the skinny jeans were styled with tall boots, conveniently hiding the most defining (and controversial) element: the tight-fitting ankle.
On the other hand, some designers never ditched the slim-fitted trousers. Brands like Celine, Isabel Marant, and Marni have continually showcased skinny jeans on their runways throughout the years, begging the question of whether the style of jeans ever entirely disappeared.
Over the past decade, there have been ongoing conversations about the popularity of skinny jeans. Gen Z has expressed disgust for the style, while Millenials have constantly tried to prove their loyalty.
Regardless of your stance, Kendrick Lamar and Alix Earle will go down as the names behind the return of the infamous skinny jeans in 2025.
Source: Mirror
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