Anyone can pull off a good pair of denim. Same goes for sweaters, LBDs, and leather motorcycle jackets. You don’t have to be a styling whiz to know that a pair of jeans that fit just right and a black turtleneck are undeniably flattering and may never go out of style. On the flip side, some fashion items don’t come quite so easily. Case in point, leather pants. Angelina Jolie and the Spice Girls may have perfected the slick look in the '90s, but leather pants definitely take some getting used to.
That’s where we come in. With a trick here and a tweak there, you can confidently add a statement pair or two to your fall wardrobe ASAP. It's all about figuring out what style works for you. Vegan or genuine? Designer or budget? Skinny or straight? After thoroughly examining all the leather pant colors, shapes, and silhouettes on the market today, we're confident that there's a pair in the slideshow ahead that'll check all your boxes off.
Give your fall wardrobe a Posh Spice-approved refresh with one of the 22 pairs of leather pants ahead.
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Three decades ago today, on September 10, 1990, Will Smith — or, more accurately, the fictional version of him — moved in with his aunty and uncle in Bel Air, thus beginning the phenomenon that is The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. The NBC sitcom lasted six seasons, launched Smith’s career, and featured guest appearances by Naomi Campbell and Oprah. The style, not just on Smith, but also on Ashley Banks (played by Tatyana Ali), Hilary Banks (Karyn Parsons), Monique (Kim Fields), Jackie Ames (Tyra Banks), and of course, Carlton Banks (Alfonso Ribeiro), is another legacy that Fresh Prince of Bel-Air left behind when the last episode aired back in 1996.
The show’s fashion was so good, in fact, that, to commemorate the 30th anniversary, a clothing line inspired by Smith and his music partner DJ Jazzy Jeff, just launched. The 30-piece line is exactly what you’d expect: a nostalgic collection of letterman jackets, brightly colored T-shirts and sweatsuits, socks, hats, masks, and bags that look straight off the set of the ‘90s show.
But it's the original trends from the show’s six-season arc, that are just as relevant today as they were in the ‘90s, that we're inspired by. Think tennis attire — from pleated mini skirts to varsity sweaters — on Ashley and Carlton, groutfits and ‘90s sportswear on Jackie, and plenty of gold jewelry to go around on Hilary. Monique’s fringe coat is also something we wouldn't hesitate to wear today, as are Ashley’s sparkly tights.
Ahead, we rounded up some of the show’s memorable looks. And, as an added bonus, made copying them all easier than ever before.
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