The fashion pendulum has swung once again, and this season it brings back a silhouette with timeless appeal: the cigarette jean.
Defined by its slim, straight leg and ankle-grazing cut, the style first rose to prominence in the ’80s, often spotted on icons like Princess Diana. Today’s revival feels modern yet nostalgic, offering an alternative to the dominance of ultra-skinny and wide-leg denim.
Designers have been quietly signaling the shift toward slimmer fits, from tailored capris at Marni to cropped trousers at Chanel, and cigarette jeans are the natural evolution. What sets them apart is their versatility—polished enough to wear with pointed-toe flats and a trench, yet relaxed enough to style with sneakers and a T-shirt.
As summer leans into fall, expect cigarette jeans to become a cornerstone of the new-season wardrobe, striking a balance between structure and ease while nodding to fashion’s enduring love affair with retro silhouettes.
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