Why parachute pants are the new wardrobe essential

The next big Y2K trend comes straight out of the style playbook of boybands like A1 and Nsync and pop stars like All Saints and the one and only Sporty Spice. We’re talking about parachute pants which they would wear with anything from matching jackets, baby tees and tank tops. Fast forward to 20 years later, and variants of these baggy bottoms are popping up at labels such as Dion Lee and Loewe as well as in the wardrobes of Hailey Bieber and Bella Hadid.

Much like their not-so-distant cousin the cargo pants, the parachute style, which often comes with multiple pockets, traces its roots to military uniforms. But they offer way more than just utilitarian appeal – thanks to the comfortable lightweight nylon material they usually come in and their fashion edge, a pair of parachute pants are our new must-have for acing effortless chic.

Black Parachute Lounge Pants, USD$322 (S$431.80), Lemaire from SSENSE

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Khaki Parachute Trousers, USD$475 (S$636.98), MISBHV from SSENSE

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Black & Green Moto Parachute Trousers, USD$875 (S$1,173.38), Dion Lee from SSENSE

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Off-White Parachute Trousers, USD$720 (S$965.52), Dion Lee from SSENSE

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Faux Leather Frankie Parachute Pants, $140.79, AFRM from Revolve

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Rita Cargo Pant, $112.06, Superdown from Revolve

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Etienne Parachute Pant, $155.16, AFRM from Revolve

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High-Rise Parachute Trousers, $1,039, Palm Angels from Farfetch

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Toggle Parachute cotton-blend gabardine straight-leg cargo pants, $640, Dion Lee from Net-a-Porter

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Parachute cotton cargo wide-leg pants, $189, Good American from Net-a-Porter

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This article was first published on Female.