fashion
December 28, 2025
Baggy, carrot, flared or barrel
If you think a year is a long time in politics, it’s even longer in the world of denim. Where once there was a universal shape that was ‘trendy’, now jeans of all shapes and sizes are enjoying moments in the saddle
TL;DR
- Jeans have moved from a universal shape to a diverse range of styles in the current trend cycle.
- Social media and increased competition have led to greater consumer control over fit trends.
- There has been a general trend towards looser and wider jean silhouettes, exemplified by celebrity endorsements and retailer bestsellers.
- While baggy and wide-leg styles are popular, slim-cut jeans and specific niche styles are also seeing renewed interest.
- The versatility of baggy fits contributes to their multi-generational appeal, allowing for individual interpretations.
- Brands face challenges in offering a wide variety of fits, but this encourages consumer individualism over trend-chasing.
- Future predictions suggest a potential swing back towards slimmer silhouettes, but not a return to super-stretch jeggings, with interest also in styles like twisted baggy jeans.
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