BENGALURU : While the skin-fit jeans of the past decade were considered a style statement, jeans in particular were never tagged as comfort wear. But with people in a pandemic-ridden world looking for comfort in every corner of their confined homes, denim could not have been left far behind. “During Covid, baggy pants came into existence because they were more comfortable and relaxed.
Gen Z especially started opting for the baggier silhouette, also known as utility jeans or sweatpant jeans,” says Bengaluru-based fashion stylist and designer Meghana M. The appeal of baggy denim lies in its combination of comfort and versatility. Unlike skinny jeans, baggy jeans provide freedom of movement, making them ideal for various activities and occasions.
Recently, actors like Jennifer Lopez and Kareena Kapoor Khan were spotted in denim that look and feel more like sweatpants. Meghana explains that the utilitarian aspect, with features like oversized pockets, adds a practical edge that resonates with today’s youth. “It can be styled in various ways – with a lot of oversized T-shirts, crop tops, sweatshirts, with a pair of shoes probably, and a nice motorbike jacket and a cap,” says Murali, who believes that the trend is here to stay for at least another decade or so with many brands innovating in the space like Kamal Haasan’s KH House of Khaddar creating their unique weave of denim and khadi.
Not only Gen Zs but personal stylist Jaya Kumari finds that millennials have also .