If you look for fashion inspiration on TikTok or Instagram, you’ve probably seen that parachute pants are all the rage right now. The Y2K look, which has been approved by celebs such as Hailey Bieber, Bella Hadid, and Kylie Jenner, is perhaps one of the season’s hottest trends. Here’s all about it.
Parachute pants are season’s buzziest trend
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This season, it appears that the 90s-inspired parachute pants has solidified itself as the trend du jour, with Hailey Bieber, Bella Hadid and many other celebs donning a pair of these oversized and voluminous trousers.
Though parachute pants are a bit of a throwback, the most recent version leans more towards an off-duty athleisure vibe, offering something fresh to the everyday jogger. Parachute pants, like the ones worn in the 1980s, feature elastic waists and a roomy fit through the leg that taper in at the ankle. However, while the originals were made of nylon and featured flashy zippers, the contemporary ones are more sleek, featuring quality materials, and highlighting the season’s best colours. Rather than being a statement piece, today’s parachute pants are intended to become a wardrobe staple.
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The trend has spread from New York fashion girls to Hollywood. Selena Gomez donned unusually wide-leg dark wash jeans with a blazer. Katie Holmes went for a walk in New York wearing sweater sleeves (basically a sweater without the sweater) and wide-leg Margiela balloon pants. Rihanna’s iconic pregnancy outfit has also included big pants, which she wore to enhance her baby bump in February. Bella Hadid has been living in parachute cargo pants for weeks, and now Hailey Bieber has joined the trend, wearing huge cargo parachute pants.
Although Hailey and Bella’s street style has earned them a well-deserved spot on mood boards worldwide, their closets were frequently stocked with premium brands (Bottega Veneta in Hailey’s case, old-school Dior in Bella’s), unique vintage drops, and highly-coveted cult purchases.
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The style is reminiscent of ‘Y2K boy bands in their prime.’ Instead of wearing huge mesh jerseys with the enormous baggy look, supermodels are wearing pretty tiny tops and tanks. You can actually wear the pants with most anything and feel incredibly comfortable doing so. They’re the polar opposite of skinny jeans, which is probably why they’re so popular right now.
These pants are the perfect alternative to slouchy suit pants and denim this season, with a low snug, hip-hugging waistline, super wide leg, and tie up details. Here are the best parachute pants on the market.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Answer: Parachute pants are often taken for and called harem pants, which are themselves frequently called Hammer pants, being the superstar rapper's signature in the 1990s.
Answer: We've seen a revival of practically all former nostalgic relics, such as this season's ultimate cool girl trend, parachute pants. The Y2K look, which has been approved by celebs such as Hailey Bieber, Bella Hadid, and Kylie Jenner, is perhaps one of the season's hottest trends.
Answer: This style, which first became fashionable in the 19th century, is also known as harem pants. In the early 1980s, a different style of pants became known as parachute pants. These were close-fitting, unlike harem pants and made of nylon or polyester.
Answer: Instead of wearing huge mesh jerseys with the enormous baggy look, supermodels are wearing pretty tiny tops and tanks with parachute pants. You can actually wear the pants with anything and feel incredibly comfortable doing so.
Answer: Baggy pants, also known as puddle pants is a piece of clothing that is baggy, it hangs loosely on your body. The semistructured style (in denim, leather, or silk) goes with almost any top or knit in your wardrobe, from button-downs to grandpa sweater vests, cropped T-shirts, and looks great with mules, sneakers or heels.
Answer: Shorter guys, girls with wide hips, or athletic types with muscular thighs will find them especially flattering because of the roomy fit. Actually, harem pants fit most body shapes which make them a most forgiving and fashionable garment.
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