This Divisive Yet Surprisingly Chic '90s Trouser Trend Is in Line to Replace Leggings This Spring

Whilst I was taken aback by the return of the kitten heel, and caught off guard by the revival of the studded belt, the reemergence of the capri trousers this season has been the biggest shock to my system so far.

Once a mainstay in the wardrobe of 90s and 00s girls, the long forgotten cropped trouser is back in the collections of the cities most stylish. With a distinctly retro feel the trousers has ebbed and flowed out of popularity for decades, initially cropping up across the 50s and 60s, then reappearing across the 80s, 90s and 00s. Sitting at waist height, hugging the thigh and cropping just below the knee, the divisive trouser is often styled with other ’90s staples, including kitten heels, neat ballet flats and retro trainers.

Directing the return of the style, capri trousers appeared across spring/summer 24 runway collections at the likes of 16Arlington, 3.1 Phillip Lim, Coperni and Mirror Palais. Across collections, the retro trouser was styled up with form fitting tops, open-toe mules and heeled flip-flops, referencing 90s silhouettes and new-season trends in the process.

As the trending trouser has been in wardrobe rotation for decades, brands have had plenty of time of perfect their offerings. From ultra-comfortable cropped leggings, to structured cotton styles, there are a plethora on offer to help you get the look you’re after.