Thought fashion's obsession with the early 2000s was going anywhere? Think again. And the latest trend to fall back into favour has us feeling slightly uncomfortable at the thought — literally. Cast your mind back just a few decades, and skinny jeans were the reigning champion of our wardrobes, squeezing us into a look that was as restrictive as it was trendy. Thankfully, as fashion evolved, we began trading the tight fit for something a little more... breathable. That is, until recently. Skinny jeans have been threatening to break back into the mainstream for several seasons now, knocking the barrel and straight leg denim iterations off their thrones.

On the runway, form-fitting denim featured in the Fall Winter 2025 collections at Rotate, Khaite, and LUAR, as well as last season at OFF-WHITE. Iconic denim purveyor Frame has also joined the conversation, partnering with influencer Alix Earle on a new skinny jean silhouette, 'The Alix'.

We've also noticed skinny jeans — and iterations of them — trickling into celebrities' wardrobes at similarly rapid speed. Just last week, Kendrick Lamar made a case for bootcut denim with his Super Bowl halftime performance, while Bella Hadid has stepped out a similar skinny-meets-flared style.

If, like us, the thought alone of a skinny jeans revival is enough to make your hair stand on end, we've got you covered. There are plenty of other slim-fitting styles that can help you dip your toes into the trend without feeling like you’re trapped in a denim vice. So, if you’re not ready to surrender to the dreaded skinny jeans revival here are some stylish alternatives that’ll keep you comfy while still looking chic. Keep scrolling for our picks.

Reformation Cynthia High Rise Straight Long Jeans

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