When most people think ‘paneled pants’ their minds are overrun with horrific visions of ravers circa 1994, elastic waistbands and neon floral patterns. Stella McCartney is out to change all of that with a re-vamped interpretation of the paneled pant.
If you know anything about Stella’s track record, you’re unlikely to underestimate her ability to transform a fashion faux-pas into a hot trend, and it looks like paneled pants are her latest cause.
Over the past two weeks the fashionista has been spotted around London rocking two of her own interpretations of the side-paneled pant. And she is not the only one. In its new incarnation, the paneled pant features everything from leather, to sequins, to lace, to nylon. And since this new hybrid straddles the line between pants, tights and leggings, perhaps it will provide a welcome solution to the "leggings are not pants" debate.
Paneled Pants
Stella McCartney Ends the Pants vs Leggings Controversy
Trend Themes
1. Paneled Pants Revamp - Stella McCartney brings a new interpretation of paneled pants that opens opportunities for new designs and materials.
2. Hybrid Pants-leggings Trend - The new hybrid featuring a combination of pants, leggings, and tights may prove to be a viable solution for the leggings vs. pants controversy.
3. Multi-material Paneled Pants - Multi-material paneled pants are set to make a significant impact as a fashion trend for a varied array of stylists.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - The introduction of the paneled pants trend can revolutionize the fashion industry, introducing new designs and materials.
2. Textiles - The surge in popularity of multi-material paneled pants brings innovation opportunities to textiles and revitalize the clothing industry.
3. Retail - The hybrid pants and leggings innovation is an opportunity for retails to reach a previously underserved fashion segment that bridges pants and leggings.