When top designers and models like Bella Hadid and Alexa Chung are spotted in patent vinyl pants, it’s safe to say that they’re going to be a massive trend. Alexa went for a retro-inspired approach, wearing a simple white tee layered under a baby pink knit sweater.
This wasn’t the first time Alexa’s been snapped with vinyl pants. Heading out, Chung wore a basic black tank neatly tucked into a pair of cigarette style patent vinyl pants. She layered a blue mohair chester coat over top to keep temps at bay. Looking elegant and chic, she carried a small black clutch and strutted her stuff with simple ankle strap heels.
Bella Hadid, the younger sister of It-girl Gigi Hadid, has been making waves in the industry with her recent modeling. Bella looked stunning in a fierce pair of burgundy patent vinyl pants. She kept things on-trend and created some contrast by wearing a furry cardigan and finished things off with a matching pair of vinyl lace up shoes.
Her sleek patent vinyl skinnies stole the show, ensuring that all the spotlight will be on her. She styled her look with a black crossbody bag and some durable wellies.
Isabel Marant and Louis Vuitton prominently featured the patent vinyl trend, sending models down the runway in various iterations of shiny trousers. At the Marant show, all eyes were on a model wearing high waisted patent vinyl pants with an argyle blouse and chunky knit sweater.
For even more edge, the pants were cuffed at the ankle and paired with zebra printed shoes. At Louis Vuitton, patent vinyl pants showed up in the most bold way, debuting in a fire engine red shade. If you think you’re ready to take the plunge, checkout our selection of patent vinyl fabrics and leggings patterns.
Written by Jade Nicolette
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The mention of zebra printed shoes with cuffed vinyl pants at the Marant show really stuck with me, that’s such a daring combination.
It’s helpful that you pointed out different cuts like skinnies and cigarette styles, since vinyl can feel intimidating without options.
The detail about the cigarette style vinyl pants with a blue mohair chester coat made the outfit feel wearable instead of overly flashy.
I like how you highlighted Alexa Chung’s layered look with the baby pink knit over a white tee, it really softens the shine of the vinyl pants.
I didn’t realize vinyl pants could look so polished until the example of the tucked black tank and structured coat.
Pairing vinyl lace up shoes with Bella’s pants felt like a lot of shine at first, but the matching detail probably ties the whole look together.
The runway examples from both Marant and Louis Vuitton really reinforce that this isn’t just a street trend but a designer-backed movement.
The contrast between Bella’s sleek pants and durable wellies was interesting, it gives the outfit a more grounded, street-style vibe.
I appreciated the example of Alexa using simple ankle strap heels and a black clutch to keep the focus on the pants.
Ending with the suggestion to try vinyl fabrics and leggings patterns makes the trend feel accessible instead of just something seen on models.
Louis Vuitton’s fire engine red version sounds intense, but it shows how far this trend can go beyond basic black or burgundy.
Seeing Isabel Marant style high-waisted patent vinyl pants with an argyle blouse was unexpected, but it somehow balanced preppy and edgy perfectly.
The way you described layering, especially with chunky knits and mohair, makes vinyl feel more practical for colder weather.
Bella Hadid’s burgundy patent skinnies paired with that furry cardigan sounded like a bold mix of textures, but the contrast actually makes sense for fall.
Alexa’s retro-inspired outfit with the pink sweater feels like an easy entry point for anyone unsure about styling shiny fabrics.
I like that the article shows both bold styling like zebra shoes and more minimal looks, giving a range of ideas for different comfort levels.