The Cycling Pants Trend Inspired By Princess Diana Is Making A Huge Comeback Once Again!
Late designer Karl Lagerfeld utilised the tight-fitting short style with twill embroidery alongside skirts and dresses in the 2014 Chanel Autumn/Winter Fashion Show. Since, the cycling pants have gradually returned in a low-key manner. This trend branched out in designs by the likes of Alexander Wang, Dion Lee, Dolce & Gabbana and Off-White. The sporty style is now a stylish wardrobe classic, and was presented as a must-have essential throughout the spring and summer of 2018.
Saint Laurent Spring/Summer 2021 based it’s theme on "Escape from reality and go to freedom together." The collection offers a variety of ribbed clothing illustrations with a freedom vibe and sense of fearlessness. The classic "YSL" cycling pants are now the most fashionable item this summer, spotted as a street style look on Xiaohongshu and of course all over Instagram.
What started off as a trend by Princess Diana herself, was strongly revived over the years by major brands and returned as a go to sporty piece adored by celebrities. The look is laid back and gives a sense of street credit, but can also give off a luxury overall look if paired well and worn on the red carpet. Here are some of the best recordings we’ve spotted on celebrities.
Hailey Bieber wears a Saint Laurent black ribbed skinny ostrich style fur top, paired with cycling pants by the same brand.
Outside of fashion week, celebrities like Kim Kardashian West and Bella Hadid embraced the cycling pants trend by wearing them in true street style fashion. Long before this trend broke out in a global frenzy, Kim K wore a trusty pair of figure hugging shorts with strappy high heels for a richer appearance. At this year's Cannes Film Festival, Bella Hadid took on a real 90s style, showcasing cropped T-shirts, tight party tops and metallic leather shorts.
From cycling shorts in lycra paired with loose tops, to minimalist all-black options worn with matching colour jackets or eye-catching sweaters, the trend is certainly one that can be re-created in a number of dazzling ways. It’s a bonus that they might just be the most comfortable piece of clothing you own!
If you love a sporty look, you need to own a pair of cycling shorts, and with celebrities repping all the trendiest ways to wear them, you’ll know just how to look like an influencer in style!