We might be nearing the start of autumn, but I've just spotted a fresh summer trend breaking through just in time for the last moments of good weather. As a challenger to all of the jorts content swirling around, this season, some brave fashion people are backing a shorter shorts trend that makes dressing for hot weather much more fun. Finishing off their outfits with a "controversial" pair of hot pants, the style set is playing with proportions in the chicest ways.
Naturally, model and presenter Alexa Chung is an early pioneer of the trend, wearing a pair of crochet hotpants on a recent boat trip. The fashion icon dressed them up in a low-key way that made them feel surprisingly wearable. Styling her bum-skimming shorts with a classic grey cashmere knit, Chung proved she can make the trickiest of trends that little bit easier to consider.
Taking a different approach to styling the shorts, actor Daisy Edgar-Jones was recently spotted in New York wearing black hot pants with a burgundy leather jacket and chunky loafers—all Gucci, of course. Her leather layers added a cool-girl edge to her shorts outfit and spoke to the unexpected versatility of the emerging hot pants trend.
With a hemline that cuts off at the top of the thighs (or perhaps even higher), these micro shorts have long been deemed "controversial" thanks to their minuscule coverage, and they're certainly not for the faint-hearted (in some instances, we're basically talking about pants). But whilst hot pants might be a no-go for many, certain stylish dressers have shown that when balanced out with a boxy layer or a roomy knit, they don't seem so scary.
Beyond the streets of New York and on seaside European holidays, the emerging trend has spilled onto the streets of Copenhagen this week. Read on to discover how Copenhagen Fashion Week showgoers are styling hot pants, and see how some of our favourite influencers have been wearing them recently too.
HOW FASHION PEOPLE ARE WEARING HOT PANTS IN COPENHAGEN
Style Notes: Wear with cowboy boots to bring your favourite short-shorts into autumn.
Style Notes: Hot pants are emerging as one of the biggest high-summer trends. Shop a matching set to elevate your summer style.
Style Notes: Layer a boxy blazer over your outfit for a little extra coverage.
Style Notes: Create a tonal ensemble by pairing your hot pants with a matching top.
Style Notes: Micro shorts were a street style favourite during Copenhagen Fashion Week.
HOW OTHER INFLUENCERS ARE STYLING THE TREND
Style Notes: @by.regiina wore her bloomer hot pants over sheer, slightly longer shorts, adding extra texture and dimension.
Style Notes: There's clearly a theme emerging here: short-shorts and an oversized jacket. Take note!
Style Notes: Experiment with proportions and pair the micro shorts with a billowy jacket.
Style Notes: Knitted hot pants became "a thing" a while ago thanks to Miu Miu, and the trend continues today.
SHOP OUR EDIT OF THE BEST HOT PANTS:
These also come in black.
The leopard-print trend is everywhere right now.
Miu Miu's hot pants are a fashion-person favourite.
These also comes in four other colours.
About as comfy as hot pants can get.
Style with a boxy tee or a fitted tank.
These chic shorts were a runway hit.
Shop these whilst they're on sale.
Wear with heels or pretty Mary Janes if you prefer flats.
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