Downgrade: Jeans and trousers that fit the hips are back in our lives. Where to look for stylish options and how to wear them?

What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think of ultra-low waist jeans? Of course, glamorous zero. And along with the main style icons of the era and that time – Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera and Paris Hilton. They all bravely displayed excellent abs and adhered to the unspoken rule of “lower and shorter the better”.

20 years later, the dangerous trend has caught on with renewed vigor, first by designers, then by street style heroes and fashion influencers. For the first time in a long time, low-waisted jeans and trousers were included in the 2021 fall-winter collections, after which the designers gently hinted that high-waisted jeans should be said goodbye. And a year later they state it in plain text, confirming that zero will be with us for more than a season.

In the spring-summer 2022 collections, low-waisted jeans appeared in Missoni, Blumarine, MSGM and many other brands. But the real boom came after the Miu Miu show, when Miuccia Prada introduced the over-cut micro miniskirts (they’re appearing everywhere and everyone now).

The low rise last Fashion Week has finally cemented its place on the pedestal of major trends. This was confirmed by the performances of Bottega Veneta, Diesel, Alexander Wang and Isabel Marant.

Now low-waisted jeans are strongly and mainly worn by street style heroes and star girls. Bella Hadid, for example, was one of the first to be unafraid of cutting her waist to a minimum. In 2018, paparazzi “caught” her on the streets of New York in baggy jeans and a cardigan over her bare body.

Bella still stays true to the trend of the 2000s, and the latest model releases serve as confirmation of this. He boldly combines low-rise trousers with t-shirts and short shirts.

Those who love low fit include Dua Lipa and former stylist Kim Kardshian Veneta Carter, Emily Ratajkowski and Iris Lowe.

And let’s not forget Julia Fox, who has managed to visit Kanye West’s girlfriend, aspiring fashion diva, and outrageous queen status since earlier this year. At the Kenzo show at the end of January, she and Mr. Ye appeared in a full-on jeans look. Then Giulia opted for a Schiaparelli top and Carhartt ultra-low waist jeans. And a month later, she totally shocked the fashion community when she took to the streets with a customized look of her own production. Fox cut her jeans and made a top out of them.

When fashion influencers and glossy magazines unanimously say that low-rise jeans will stay with us for more than a season, it’s worth a listen. Therefore, we still recommend giving this obscure thing a shot. We invite you to choose the perfect model from our selection. We assure you, you won’t want to part with him too soon.

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