NoDespite great proclamations and an ill-concealed concern, the announced return of the trousers skinny it didn’t happen. In contrast, the catwalks of Spring Summer 2023 they decreed the primacy of the baggy jeans. Loose, oversized and very comfortable, denim with a loose silhouette discovers an unexpected versatile and refined soul, which distances it from its hip-hop origins. Perfect for a relaxed look or to elevate with the right accessories for an original night outfit, the baggy jeans they speak to all physicalities and many celebrities, who have already transformed them into the object of desire of the moment. From Hailey Bieber to Margot Robbieit will be a spring dedicated to denim wide-leg.
Hip-hop and underground culture
The jeans baggy begin to become a mass and customary phenomenon starting from the ninetieswhen the grunge trend is replaced by the‘hip-hop. The tight-fitting, worn-looking denim gives way to very wide, overly long trousers, to be worn with immaculate low-waisted sneakers, leaving the underwear uncovered. Sagging in fact it means «to lower, to fall down» and according to some it would arise from the intention to replicate the look of prisoners, without belts for safety reasons. A fascination with a reckless, above-the-law life in the hip-hop community adds up to a passion for the basketball and in particular for Michael Jordan, who in those years changed the NBA uniforms by introducing the wider and longer shorts that are still used today. Denim baggy it also became the symbol of culture skate and within a few years it became a mainstream aesthetic, proposed by global brands such as Tommy Hilfiger and Levi’s. After almost thirty years, baggy jeans have never left wardrobes and runways.
THE baggy jeans of Spring Summer 2023
Although their origins are to be found in the purest streetwear, the baggy jeans of the season hide a sophisticated, contemporary, unexpectedly sexy inclination. The right styling and combinations play a key role in elevating and making casual-looking trousers more elegant. From ballyfor example, the difference is made by jewels, golden and important. Jacquemus adds a structured blazer that leaves the tummy uncovered, while Marques Almeida match it with a puff-sleeved pullover. The balance between contrasts reaches unprecedented peaks by contrasting the wide silhouette with crop tops or jeweled tops, as in the case of Vivetta, Etro And David Koma.
On the Vivetta SS23 catwalk, baggy jeans are worn with a jeweled top
In everyday outfits, loose denim represents an original and fresh alternative to classic jeans or men’s cut trousers. Stella McCartney makes them part of a daily uniform made of cotton tank tops and blazers, while Tibi offers them extra wide, cinched at the waist by a belt coordinated with the fitted jacket. Miu Miu And AZ Factory bring total looks in denim to the catwalk, combining the baggy jeans to the jacket in the same wash. To soften the rigorous cut and loose fit of the trousers, Vaillant Studio And Rejina Pyo they focus on shirts with ruffles and soft blouses, in a contemporary and feminine synthesis.
The baggy jeans according to Stella McCartney Spring Summer 2023
In the footsteps of celebs
THE baggy jeans have long been in the wardrobe of the best-dressed stars. Between vintage models and streetwear inspirations, Bella Hadid she is the undisputed queen of baggy denim, especially with oversized proportions and extravagant combinations. She is no less Hailey Bieber, who prefers them in light washes and in looks that seem stolen from the partner’s closet. However, he showed off the most refined outfit starring baggy jeans Margot Robbie, who opted for leather denim by Bottega Veneta. Together with the pinstripe blazer and wedge heels, the Australian actress offers the formula for the perfect office look, with a twist.
Margot Robbie combines Bottega Veneta baggy jeans (made of leather) with a pinstriped blazer and pointed décolleté (Photo by Gotham/GC Images)
Relaxed fit, wide leg, soft silhouette, to hide imperfections and enhance strengths: loose denim has all the credentials to become the most loved and worn item of Spring.
Between comfort and coolness.
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