Maybe you retired your skinny jeans with the rise of the wide leg, but Gigi Hadid, Kendall Jenner, Kaia Gerber, and the rest of the It models kept them in steady rotation.
No matter where they’re headed, be it Paris for Fashion Week or LA for downtime, they remember their denim. Plenty of these ladies have tried out the ’70s trend with bell bottoms, but at the end of the day, they always come back to their skinnies. Now that Fall’s just around the corner, we’re turning to the supermodels for inspiration and pulling out the simple style we used to love so much. After all, there are plenty of ways to refresh the silhouette with a 2016 twist. Whether you re-create Bella Hadid’s sporty look with a bomber or Hailey Baldwin’s romantic combination with a silk camisole, you’ll wonder why you ever retired your tight-fitting pants in the first place. Read on for 12 notable outfits, then update your denim drawer as you see fit.
1. Kaia Gerber
Styling her gray denim with a cropped tee and Nike high-tops.
2. Kendall Jenner
Highlighting the high-waist silhouette of her black jeans with a casual white tank and crossbody bag.
3. Rosie Huntington-Whiteley
Keeping it clean in a button-finished blouse and strappy block-heel sandals.
4. Gigi Hadid
Working her Mother Denim jeans with a distressed hoodie, Isabel Marant boots, and a Versace bag.
5. Bella Hadid
Playing up a bleach-splattered pair with a cobalt-blue bomber jacket and Fendi satchel.
6. Karlie Kloss
Striking a balance between modest and grungy in ripped black skinny jeans and a button-down.
7. Martha Hunt
Aiming for a chic look in blue skinnies, a shearling moto coat, and booties.
8. Izabel Goulart
Letting her charcoal skinny jeans work as the foundation to a neutral look and adding a pop of color with a Fendi bag.
9. Stella Maxwell
Rocking her skinnies with pointed-toe leather booties for a night out.
10. Hailey Baldwin
Rolling the bottom of her skinnies to reveal olive boots, finishing the look with a silk tank and layered jewels.
11. Sara Sampaio
Reaping the benefits of a black skinny jean and boot combo that elongates the leg.
12. Lily Aldridge
Belting her skinny jeans and tucking them away into sporty sneakers.