Wide-leg denim has officially been upstaged by the billowy drama of genie pants—those drop-crotch, ankle-grazing trousers that floated down Alaïa, Loewe, and Chloé’s spring-summer 2025 runways in everything from lacquered leather to whisper-thin lace. A recent surge of runway coverage pushed the silhouette straight onto social feeds, making it a summer wardrobe staple.
Part of the appeal is pure physics: extra fabric means airflow—an unbeatable upgrade when the mercury hits Gulf-summer highs—yet the gathered ankle keeps proportions crisp enough for dinner reservations.
High-street buyers clocked the shift early; Zara’s linen drop-crotch pair (around Dhs 475) vanished within three days of landing online, and restock alerts are piling up alongside luxe leather versions on pre-order lists.
Style it high at the waist with a razor-sharp waistcoat or slim silk shirt, let the elastic cuff sit just above an ankle-strap heel, and keep accessories minimal; the trousers do the showboating for you.
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