Many credit the return of the skinny jean to supermodel and style icon Kate Moss, whose now-traditional uniform of cigarette pants, blazer and ballet pumps took the world by storm and set the high street on fire 10 years ago. Since then, Moss has designed collections for Topshop, modelled for pretty much everyone and influenced thousands of young people’s wardrobe choices.
Now, she could be set to change trends again, after she was recently spotted walking her dog in London’s Primrose Hill while donning a pair of flares. The fashion shockwaves are likely to be felt across the web, as curious bloggers set about investigating this sudden change of style.
The iconic garment of the 70s, flares went out of fashion with the end of that decade and have since become a clichéd joke to be worn only for dressing up parties and by Camden teenagers. It seems, however, that Miss Moss’ foray into the unlikely may well have an effect on their legacy; indeed, she’s known for integrating much of her own style into her collections, so there’s every reason to suspect they will be making some sort of comeback.
However, there’s little doubt that Kate’s lasting influence in the jeans world is the skinny.
As the go-to choice for models, young actresses and pop stars, skinny jeans have dominated the fashion world for many years now, especially as an increasing number of women decide to go for more casual and laid back styles for both the workplace and home, donning outfits that can be carried from day to night with just a couple of convenient tweaks.
Easily dressed up with a pair of heels and a stylish smoking jacket, or dressed down with some pumps or trainers and a T-shirt, the versatility you’re afforded when you shop for skinny jeans is surely the main reason for its enduring appeal. That and Kate Moss looks simply stunning in them, of course.
Now, she could be set to change trends again, after she was recently spotted walking her dog in London’s Primrose Hill while donning a pair of flares. The fashion shockwaves are likely to be felt across the web, as curious bloggers set about investigating this sudden change of style.
The iconic garment of the 70s, flares went out of fashion with the end of that decade and have since become a clichéd joke to be worn only for dressing up parties and by Camden teenagers. It seems, however, that Miss Moss’ foray into the unlikely may well have an effect on their legacy; indeed, she’s known for integrating much of her own style into her collections, so there’s every reason to suspect they will be making some sort of comeback.
However, there’s little doubt that Kate’s lasting influence in the jeans world is the skinny.
As the go-to choice for models, young actresses and pop stars, skinny jeans have dominated the fashion world for many years now, especially as an increasing number of women decide to go for more casual and laid back styles for both the workplace and home, donning outfits that can be carried from day to night with just a couple of convenient tweaks.
Easily dressed up with a pair of heels and a stylish smoking jacket, or dressed down with some pumps or trainers and a T-shirt, the versatility you’re afforded when you shop for skinny jeans is surely the main reason for its enduring appeal. That and Kate Moss looks simply stunning in them, of course.