fashion
January 10, 2026
From boho chic to dressy: the alpha female celebrities reviving flares
Claudia Winkleman is among high-profile women again popularising the trouser style once favoured by hippies
TL;DR
- The flare trouser is returning in 2026 as a contemporary fashion trend.
- Searches for flare trousers have increased by 30% on the resale app Depop.
- The current trend for flares is inspired by 'alpha' women, moving away from 60s/70s hippie associations.
- Celebrities like Claudia Winkleman, Hailey Bieber, Jennifer Lopez, and Victoria Beckham have been seen wearing flares.
- Stylists describe the modern flare as chic, smart, polished, and dressy.
- Footwear such as platforms or stilettos are key to achieving the assertive 'alpha' flare look.
- Flares are seen as a flattering option that combines the definition of a slim trouser with the ease of a wider cut.
- The style is considered optimistic and confidence-boosting after seasons of oversized silhouettes.
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