QWhat seemed to be a mere passing fad of the early 2000s is back to making hearts beat faster Spring Summer 2023 catwalks: it’s the women’s cargo pants. It is one of the most functional designs of the genderless wardrobewhich was originally designed for theBritish Army in 1938, with large utility pockets to hold military necessities. To then become the glam chic must-haveswith great stylistic potential, this season.
The identikit of the 2023 cargo pants
The antithesis par excellence of minimal and conceptual style, the 2023 cargo pants are thealternative option to the usual jeans or sartorial designs. With an unexpected chameleonic characterhave conquered the wardrobes of young girls and career women thanks to large volumes and utilitarian comfort.
What can never be missing are large patch pockets while, depending on the models chosen, there may also be straps, belts or visible stitching. It passes easily come on cotton models to those in nylonfrom the denim to the press camouflagereaching the pinnacle of elegance with the satin and silk versions.
Pernille Teisbaek wears denim cargo pants with a bouclet jacket and mules. (Photo by Edward Berthelot/Getty Images)
From Y2K pop icons to the most elegant wardrobes
The charm of the 2023 cargo pants can be attributed to the late 90s early 2000s icons. An essential garment in the wardrobes of female musical groups, such as Spice Girls or the TLChave been featured in music videos by female artists such as JLo And Beyonce. Today, that unisex aesthetic which supported women’s emancipation at the time is being rediscovered more refined and chic that never. From military uniform to it-girl uniform: cargo pants have conquered street style and the catwalks.
Cargo pants today, even for women. (Photo by Edward Berthelot/Getty Images)
Cargo trousers: the cult models of the season
With theirs variations on the theme, every woman can find a cargo pant that is right for her. Those who ride the Y2K trends can opt for the classics in cotton canvas low-waisted, who have walked the runway since Blumarine. Or the oversized ones, with pockets and buttons on a beige base The Frankie Shop to approach the trend with caution. Even if, the most viral and loved by celebirties such as Kim Kardashian and Emily Ratajkowski, are the loose fit camouflage ones of the Italian brand The Attic.
Closely followed by the infinite denim versions, in every type of washing and with a wide range of small parts to make them unique in their kind. And from the most impactful alternatives designed for comfortable evening outfits, in satin blue of Tom Ford and bright green of Fendi that solve the season’s party looks.
A look from the Fendi Spring Summer 2023 show.
How to combine them for casual everyday looks
Their fluid and experimental nature makes cargo pants gods passe-partout to wear when you don’t know how to dress. For the day and the office, they are combined with fitted polo shirts, turtleneck sweaters, blazers and cardigans. Freedom of choice regarding shoes. Give her always green décolleté at sneakers vintage-inspired, up to dancers with socks, mules and clogs.
And in a sporty chic version
Recalling its origins, mixing current trends with the aesthetics of the past, is one nostalgic operation which ensures outfits that are the protagonists of the season. Models in nylon, with large pockets, and with a low waist that can give a glimpse of lingerie (copying the catwalks of yesterday and today), are combined tops of all kinds. From those with shaping long sleeves, to designs with cut out up to the classic tank tops with which to recreate a relaxed but cool mood.
A street style look with cargo pants, sneakers, crop top and denim jacket. (Photo by Edward Berthelot/Getty Images)
By betting on total black or color combinations that favor dark shades, it will be even easier to give an evening connotation to these ultra-trendy trousers.
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