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Cargo Pants Are Back, But Not the Ones Your Dad Wore

Celebrities and TikTok influencers have dusted off another half-forgotten trend. What started as a rebellion against skinny jeans is taking some odd turns.
Young designer Charlie Constantinou fast developed a large fanbase and roster of luxury stockists thanks to the popularity of his baggy cargo pants.
London-based designer Charlie Constantinou landed his first major collaboration with Icelandic outerwear brand 66 North, which featured his trademark cargo pants. (Courtesy)

When Hailey Bieber wore a pair of $95 grey low-rise parachute pants to Coachella last year and posted her fit to Instagram, those pants — made by UK-based Jaded London — instantly sold out.

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Daniel-Yaw Miller

Daniel-Yaw Miller is a contributing writer at The Business of Fashion. Miller is a New York based journalist, editor and advisor who specialises in sports, fashion and business.

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