Presenting the latest denim hybrid that’s making headlines right now: the child of sweatpants and jeans.
There are countless ways that jeans may be torn, molded, disassembled, and reassembled. The 2000s’ thin low-waist jeans are making a valiant attempt at a comeback. If you were absolutely taken aback by it, buckle up for the ascent of this new denim genome that’s perfect for summer. What is the purpose of this hybrid product we call jean-pants? to include cozy living room clothing into our evening attire. A drawstring waist and an almost form-fitting outer that embraces all posteriors accomplish all of this.
Although most of us adore denim, let’s be honest: there are occasions when we want comfort above style. Presenting the newest fashion trend that blends the greatest aspects of both worlds: sweatpant jeans. These jeans are far less restrictive than the typical pair of Levi’s thanks to their drawstring fastening and slouchy style. They provide a softer, more fluid feel that defies the traditional stiff and hefty denim, soothing us like a well-loved pair of 501s. These jeans are a pleasure to wear because of advancements in fabric technology, which impart a feeling of comfort and ease not often found in conventional denim.
Celebrities like Jennifer Lopez and Kareena Kapoor Khan have been photographed wearing this pull-on style recently. The spring/summer 2024 collections from Proenza Schouler and Loewe also featured runway interpretations of this design decision. Although jean pants have become increasingly fashionable in recent years, their original purpose was comfort rather than fashion. It’s a stark contrast to the dressed-up ideas of girlhood, coquette-core, and quite luxury—the trends we were obsessed with incorporating into our outfits to give them more value last year. It makes sense in light of the growing popularity of the recently preferred “eclectic grandpa” aesthetic, which, according to a Pinterest analysis, will dominate by 2024 and has seen a 60% increase in search volume for grandad style.
However, it is not new for comfort to dictate fashion trends. In the past, the 1970s saw the emergence of sportswear in general fashion. exercise-related apparel, such tracksuits and sneakers, began to appear in everyday wardrobes as exercise became a cultural phenomena. Popular brands that gained widespread recognition were Adidas and Nike, as consumers started to value utility over conventional, constricting fashion trends. This change was a reflection of the athleisure movement, which is currently popular. Comfort-driven looks like sweatpant jeans signify a larger movement to include ease and relaxation into regular wardrobe choices.