The Skinny Jeans Comeback 2025 – Are You Ready to Wear Them Again?

The skinny jeans comeback is here; let us understand why.

Over the past few years, skinny jeans have been competing with Crocs for the title of fashion’s most hated item. Legions of girls on Instagram and TikTok swear they’ll never wear skinny jeans again. But there’s one timeless rule in fashion: never say never. Let’s dive into the skinny jeans comeback, and by the end of this article, you might just change your mind.

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Declared Skinny Jeans Lovers

Celine 2023 by Hedi Slimane

Many believe skinny jeans disappeared from shelves over the last decade. However, die-hard fans of this second-skin denim include some major names. Front and centre is designer Hedi Slimane, who made skinny jeans his signature look at Saint Laurent between 2012 and 2016. He continued championing the slim-fit cut throughout his tenure at Celine.

Prince of Wales

Another notable fan is the Princess of Wales herself. Kate Middleton is famously devoted to the flattering, leg-accentuating silhouette. Meghan Markle first appeared publicly with Prince Harry in 2017 in knee-ripped skinny jeans and continues to favour this denim style.

Meghan Markle

But perhaps the most iconic figure leading this comeback is Amy Winehouse. The indie-sleaze diva embodies the perfect aesthetic for the resurgence: tousled hair, bold eyeliner, and ballet flats.

Skinny Jeans Comeback on The Runways For 2025

Fashion designers, always attuned to street/social media and festival styles, quickly translate these influences into their collections. For 2025, labels like Miu Miu, Balenciaga, Dsquared2, and fashion’s rising star Masha Popova are all backing the return of skinny jeans.

Mango Slim Jeans – Versace Jeans Couture – Isabel Marant Jeans

What’s Driving The Skinny Jeans Comeback?

The resurgence of skinny jeans is largely credited to the indie sleaze revival, a term coined by Mandy Lee, the journalist behind the TikTok account @OldLoserInBrooklyn. This phenomenon draws inspiration from the anglophone indie rock scene of the 2010s, echoing the vibe and style of bands like Arctic Monkeys, The Strokes, and Babyshambles. Icons of this era include Agyness Deyn, Alexa Chung, Sienna Miller, Pixie Geldof, Kate Moss and the Olsen sisters.

Mango Flared Jeans – Diesel Navy Bootcut – Zadig Voltaire Flare Jeans

Pair skinny jeans with bold eyeliner, messy hair, leather biker jackets, and ballet flats, and you’ve captured the indie sleaze aesthetic. It’s the antithesis of the TikTok-driven “clean girl” look: minimalist, glowy, and seemingly perfect.

Mugler Blue Paneled Jeans – The Row Taupe Jeans – Vero Moda Skinny

In essence, the comeback of skinny jeans symbolises rebellion, an antidote to social media-imposed perfectionism. Just for that, I might take a peek in my wardrobe to find my long-forgotten skinnies.

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