Parachute pants, or flight pants, named after both the baggy style and the material from which they are made, have taken over social media, with it-girls and other influencers of all genders jumping on the trend and living their best '90s lives. According to the trends and category manager at Depop , searches for parachute pants rose 3000% from April to June, thanks to the likes of Bella Hadid and Hailey Bieber, but what what makes them so special?
Design-wise, the wide-leg trousers are cuffed at the bottom and come with an elasticated waistband that sits nicely on the hips (or alternatively on the waist for women, but this doesn't necessarily lend itself to the '00s look) and is often styled with crop top. Baby tees and racerback vests are preferably for a peak Y2K look, but this doesn't mean you're limited in wardrobe options. Parachute pants also suit the gorpcore trend nicely, thanks to their "waterproof" appearance and oversized cut.
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