Leggings are definite must-haves this season but having the most stylish designer leggings just might cost you an arm and a leg.
Which brings me to the question: How can something that is barely even a pant—some call them half pants—cost so darn much? ShopBop.com is selling designer leggings such as Alice + Olivia and Nuit; Alice + Olvia’s Leather Combo Leggings cost $330 while the Nuit Leather Leggings are priced at a monstrous $850. And don’t get me started on Alexander Wang. The designer’s Lace Leggings cost $1,175! Buy them if at your risk (of not having anything else to wear but these leggings for the next few seasons).
What's Driving This Trend
- Designer Legging Frenzy
- Consumers are willing to pay exorbitant prices for designer leggings and this trend is driving the sales of luxury leggings.
- Rise of Athletic Fashion
- Athletic and athleisure wear are no longer meant for gym only but have become fashion staples leading to an increase in the market for designer leggings.
- Sustainable Legging Alternatives
- With the increasing awareness of ethical fashion, consumers are seeking sustainable alternatives to high-priced designer leggings.
Who This Affects Most
- Fashion
- The fashion industry can take advantage of the designer legging trend to create unique designs and cater to luxury consumers.
- Athletic Wear
- Athletic wear brands can leverage this trend by creating trendy and fashionable leggings that can be worn both inside and outside the gym.
- Sustainable Fashion
- The sustainable fashion industry can take advantage of this trend to develop eco-friendly legging alternatives that cater to conscious consumers.
