If denim is the anchor of a great wardrobe, then wide-leg jeans are the shape doing all the heavy lifting right now. While denim itself might be relatively timeless, it's proportions never stop evolving, and this year, slouchy, effortlessly cool jeans have become the go-to for those who favour a more undone approach to polish.

While we might have been told that skinny leg jeans were making a comeback, proof of the wide leg denim resurgence has been in full effect on runways at fashion weeks for several seasons now, with models weaving to and from shows in the relaxed style. Editors and creators have also favoured the baggier silhouette, with Instagram now a sea of wide-legged denim, expertly paired with oversized shirting, hold-everything totes, cropped trench coats, and long-line blazers.

As these things so often do, wide-leg denim has origins on the runway. Dior's recent Cruise 2027 show in Los Angeles sent a low-waisted and distressed iteration down the runway, paired with beaded bar jackets and simple button ups for a lesson in contrast dressing.

CHANEL's recent Metier d'Arts show in an abandoned NYC subway station famously opened with new face Bhavitha Mandava in a pair of slouchy, faded denim jeans. The rest of the show followed suit, showcasing an All-American inspired uniform of slouchy, wide-leg denim, paired with white tees, beaded capes and half-zips.

With the style now trickling down to brands at every price point, there's never been a better time to get your hands on a pair. They work hard in your wardrobe, too. Paired with a ribbed tank or cashmere turtleneck and oversized blazer, they lend quiet confidence to an everyday look. Worn with a silk blouse and slingbacks, they can easily hold their own at dinner. And on off-duty days, there’s nothing better than feeling chic and comfortable in denim that doesn’t cling but drapes, skims, and moves with you.

Ready to shop the trend? Peruse the wide-leg denim that the RUSSH team is coveting, below.

Nanushka Blue Josine Jeans

R13 Blue Effie Jeans

KHAITE Blue Callum Jeans

Max Mara Cotton Denim Wide-Leg Jeans

Reiss Addie Jeans

Venroy Relaxed Low Rise Denim Jean

Afends Alyra Jeans

ASSEMBLY LABEL Low Curve Mid Rise Jeans

AGOLDE Arc Mid-Rise Wide-Leg Jeans

SLVRLKE Mica Wide Leg Jean

Need more jeans inspo? Check out our list of the best denim brands to shop from right now, or our pick of the relaxed best baby jeans.