The ‘drop-crotch’, ‘carrot shape’ or ‘harem pants’ has many names but they all do the same job and they’re not a new trend by any means, however I do think it’s time for the rest of the world to embrace the more ‘relaxed’ fit if you already haven’t; The exaggerated slouch will change the whole silhouette of your look and offers a welcomed break from the skin tight jeans, definitely a good place to start exploring an alternative to the denim staple, not to mention comfort and freedom to move!
We first noticed them in the shows from Vivienne Westwood, who were one of the first to champion this new shape and can now be seen from other designers such as Rick Owens, John Galliano and Comme Des Garcons. They’re also available in a variety of fabric and styles ranging from extreme slouching to a more modest drop-crotch, tailored or jersey, denim or chino; spoilt for choice really…
Brands like G-Star, Diesel Black Gold and Allsaints have perfected the urban, dishevelled aesthetic with utilitarian and workwear themes, raw denim, leather along with other pieces that have a ‘lived in’ quality is all you need – The look is relaxed and effortless, almost ‘thrown together’ as opposed to being too polished but more importantly, it’s wearable.
By Dennis Lye
