The Era Of Skinny Jean Is Over

The Era Of Skinny Jean Is Over

And since skinny jeans lost their allure, wearing them with any ensemble feels insufficient. And we are not alone in our thinking. Alexandra Stedman, the fashion editor, explains that as she ages, she no longer desires body-hugging materials but rather prefers to feel snug and comfortable in slightly looser clothing.

And it appears as though the current trend aligns with her choice. People are increasingly abandoning those svelte shapes in favor of more relaxed and comfy ones.

Camille Charrière, a creative consultant and author, concurs that skinnies were not her favorite piece of apparel. She emphasizes how difficult it has always been for her to exit them.

The Era Of Skinny Jean Is Over – Photo by Tyler Nix
The Era Of Skinny Jean Is Over – Photo by Tyler Nix

Additionally, she notes that as one age, boyfriend jeans tend to fit better than thin jeans. Which brands are her favorites? She expresses a preference for Monki, Levi’s, and H&M.

However, how did thin jeans find themselves at the bottom of the pecking order? Donna Wallace, a former editor at Elle, feels that jeggings undermined the slim jeans hegemony. She claims that as designers began making it more stretchy, it lost its appeal to denim aficionados. Additionally, the elastane used in jeggings or thin jeans is not environmentally friendly and cannot be recycled.

While our perceptions of what is popular and what is not continue to alter, we feel better knowing that skinny jeans are not here to stay. We also feel better knowing that our fashion is through a significant transformation, which makes us optimistic for the future.

Marques’Almeida and Paris-based Vetements were the first labels to return to the classics in 2014. And they did an excellent job of reminding us that before jeans became ubiquitous, they were thick, stretch-free, and a bit of a fashion statement.

Not just the design and materials have changed. Designers emphasize how consumers are shopping for denim differently now. Rather than purchasing a single style and sticking with it, individuals now construct a complete jean wardrobe, consisting of a variety of jeans in a variety of washes, styles, and shapes to complement whatever they’re wearing on any given day.

Proof? Numerous businesses are now developing new styles of jeans, and others, such as Levi’s, are already extending their product offers in the pieces of denim category.

People are just purchasing a variety of jeans, the majority of which are not thin. According to Net-a-Porter, denim sales increased by more than 25% last year.

The influence of street style cannot be ignored, and we are witnessing an increasing number of designers taking inspiration from street trends, rather than from traditional sources.

Social media has helped foster street-style culture and in providing designers with a wealth of ideas without requiring them to labor or experiment excessively. They test alternative styles on actual people, which helps designers understand what works for the majority of people in today’s society, rather than just developing something for aesthetics.

Another aspect of this evolution in jean design is that individuals are becoming increasingly comfortable with trying new things and are considerably more daring than they were previously. And companies don’t mind because it allows them to diversify their products and assist customers in developing their particular style.

Over the last year, street style and Instagram style have shifted toward baggy mom-style classic jeans with an emphasis on sustainability.

The outlandish designs, unflattering proportions, cuts, and Skinny Jean are no longer fashionable, with a renewed emphasis on traditional shapes, albeit with a few tweaks.

Bootleg, loose jeans, barrel leg, and asymmetric jeans are all key trends this year, with brands ranging from Celine to Victoria Beckham and Gucci.

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