Love it or hate it, the skinny jean has been replaced. Where for so long skin tight, stretchy denim was the go-to, these days many women are opting for something a little less clingy: straight-leg jeans. Edgy dressers like Bella Hadid and those who favor the classics, like J.Lo, have both accepted the style as the new It-cut. And on the runways, luxury brands like Khaite and The Row have made them mainstays in their recent collections. What sets this particular type of denim apart is its variety — straight-leg denim can mean different widths, waist heights, and fits — meaning also, it’s flattering on all bodies.
“In recent years, we’ve seen a huge shift in people moving away from the super-stretch skinnies and opting for more authentic, rigid fabrications reminiscent of vintage jeans of the ‘90s,” explains Agolde’s Design Director, Erin Meehan. “When seeking inspiration for the perfect rigid straight-leg, I always tend to think of those iconic paparazzi shots from the ‘90s such as Cindy Crawford, Julia Roberts, Meg Ryan, and Iman so effortlessly wearing their vintage straights with
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