As tension mounts between the high waist and the return of the ultra low rise, the latest trouser trend takes the debate to another level.
Called “puddle”, which translates to “puddle”, this trouser cut is characterized by its flared leg which extends over the foot and ends its course on the ground.
In other words, these are overly long wide-leg pants that are deliberately not hemmed.
A cut seen at Sharon Stone, or Dua Lipa and Bella Hadid, two followers of this piece with studied nonchalance.
Isabelle Huppert in puddle pants with Letizia from Spain at the Atlàntida Mallorca Film Festival.
(Palma de Mallorca, July 31, 2022.) Abaca
Dua Lipa baggy puddle jeans (New York, December 10, 2022.) Abaca
Bella Hadid in puddle pants at New York Fashion Week.
(September 12, 2022) Abaca
Sharon Stone at the premiere of
The Pale Blue Eye.
(
Los Angeles, Wednesday, Dec. 14.) Abaca
The art of the casual hem
Seen on the catwalks of the Diesel, MM6 or Balmain brands, the “puddle” pants are part of the more global trend of oversized pieces.
If it seduces, it is for its cool look and comfort.
Or rather her illusion of comfort, considering the fact that it involves stepping on her hemline.
To baggy jeans, a very literal evocation of the grunge movement, we prefer the suit pants version.
Indeed, a leg that ends in an accordion adds a hint of relaxation to a dressy piece.
And promises to have happy days with his pants, flat as in heel.
