A market value of more than 51 billion euros by 2031: from ‘vulgar’ garment to fashion item, the leggings have made a gigantic comeback | Domestic

Leggings are indeed pants. Say Beyoncé, Kim Kardashian and fashion experts worldwide said it. The once maligned garment has grown into a billion-dollar business. From haute couture on the catwalk to sports trousers in the H&M webshop: leggings are comfortable for everyone. Although fashion management professor Annick Schramme (UAntwerp) still sees reasons for the success.