Nearly 25 years on from the turn of the century, some of the biggest trends from the turn of the millennium still have the same iron grip on fashion people that they did all those years ago. Having looped back around after an ebb in popularity, the season’s most in-demand items look like walked straight in off the MTV red carpet circa 2001.
Closing in around us, Y2K fashion trends have been coming for the wardrobes of stylish people everywhere, and celebrities are no exception. Often the first to pioneer a new-season trend, the celebrity style set is swept up in the nostalgic craze, styling forgotten relics of the early aughts in all of their coolest looks as of late.
Of all the evocative trends floating around right now, it’s the Y2K trouser trends that have really caught my eye. Cropping up in the wardrobes of my favourite celebrities more and more by the day, these trouser trends are officially key items for the new season. For a Y2K-meets-2024 fashion hit, read on to discover the celebrity-endorsed Y2K trouser trends to know about right now.
4 Y2K TROUSER TRENDS CELEBRITIES ARE WEARING RIGHT NOW
1. BELLA HADID WEARING BOOTCUT JEANS
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Style Notes: Skimming the thighs before flaring out below the knees, bootcut jeans are the underrated denim trend that celebrities are bringing back. To perfect a Y2K silhouette, style with a heeled mule and a corset blouse à la Hadid, or wear with a fitted tank for and elevated take on off-duty style.
SHOP BOOTCUT JEANS HERE:
Mango
Medium-Rise Flared Jeans
These are on their way to selling out.
These also come on 9 other shades.
Reformation
Margot High Rise Flare Jeans
Shop these whilst they’re on sale.
2. JORTS
Style Notes: There’s no point arguing about it anymore—the jorts trend is back like it never left. Actor Ariana Greenblatt styled her below-the-knee pair with an oversized t-shirt and white crew socks for a slouchy take on the enduring trend.
SHOP JORTS HERE:
Zara
Mid-Rise Baggy Denim Bermuda Jorts
Style with trainers or wear with mary janes.
Weekday
Astro Denim Loose Baggy Shorts
These ultra-baggy jeans will become the most comfortable pair your own.
We The Free
Boomerang Long Shorts
The asymmetric button detail adds a point of interest to these casual shorts.
3. CAPRI PANTS
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Style Notes: Any fashion person who is into trends can attest that capris pants will continue as a major player this season. Offering a nostalgic silhouette and a playful energy, this pretty trouser trend has been spotted on fashion people everywhere this summer. Take your inspiration from Sabrina Carpenter, who wore hers with a pretty corset top and pretty heeled mules this weekend.
SHOP CAPRI PANTS:
Reformation
Posie Pedal Pusher Pant
These controversial trousers are set to continue their trending streak for many more months.
Massimo Dutti
High-Waist Stretch Capris
Style with a strappy heel or wear with black ballet flats.
Arket
Ribbed Capri Leggings
These also come in a chocolate brown shade.
4. SKIRTS OVER TROUSERS
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Style Notes: Perhaps the most divisive of the lot, the skirt trousers trend is set to come through as a key trend next season. Unexpected and un-serious, expect to see these trousers on street style scenes throughout fashion weeks next month.
SHOP SKIRT TROUSERS HERE:
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Wrap-Skirt Trousers
Skirt trousers are set to be a major trend this autumn.
Mango
Pleated Skirt Trousers
These look more expensive than they are.
Weekday
Alia Skirt Trousers
This dark grey shade is so easy to work into a capsule wardrobe.
