# Exorbitantly-Priced Leg Wear The Cost of Designer Leggings Soar to New Levels By Katherinev123 | Published 2009-10-07 | Luxury Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/designer-leggings References: [cheapjap](http://cheapjap.com/2009/10/05/the-high-cost-of-comfort-shopbops-leggings-selection/) & [shopbop](http://shopbop.com) 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). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxury) > [Luxury Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxuryfashion) ## Key Themes ### 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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [One-Legged Luxury Fashion Jeans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onelegged-jean.md) - [Flattering Comfortable Leggings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/all-day-legging.md) - [Elevated Luxury Tights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elevated-luxury-tights.md) - [Haute Fashion House Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/herms-ateliers-horizons.md) - [Lymphatic Drainage Leggings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loriginal-full-leggings.md) - [Illusory Doll-Like Heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illusion-boots.md) - [Performance Functional Leggings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tighties.md) - [High-Performance Recycled Polyester Leggings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/id-train-colorblock-leggings.md) - [Bag-Accented Bag Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plastic-bag.md)