Seen in Tokyo: The Essential Remedy for Winter Denim Fatigue for Every Naturally Talented Stylist
I can't be the only one heading into winter already experiencing signs of denim fatigue. Throughout the fall, I've been wearing jeans constantly—initially paired with T-shirts, tank tops, and lightweight jackets, and more recently, with chunky sweaters, leather or suede outerwear, and even oversized fluffy coats. Jeans are popular for a reason, but eventually, I find myself yearning for a different pant style to switch things up, even if it’s just a couple of times a week. For me, leather pants are always the answer, and after browsing through Hailey Bieber's Instagram photos from her recent trip to Japan with Justin, I can tell we're on the same page. Like me, she's choosing leather pants whenever her denim choices need a break.
Specifically, Bieber wore a pair of straight-leg, slightly tapered black leather pants while in Tokyo, pairing them with a vintage Issey Miyake brown jacket that had a funnel neck, pleated accents, and black buttons. She complemented her look with a vintage Mercedes-Benz baseball cap, an oversized clutch by Phoebe Philo, wire-rimmed sunglasses, and simple black kitten heels.
On Hailey Bieber: Issey Miyake jacket; Phoebe Philo Triplex Clutch ($3900).
What makes leather pants such a fantastic alternative to denim is that they can be styled in the same ways with similar pieces. It's a seamless exchange. In Bieber's case, she could have easily opted for vintage jeans, but since she had already worn the same Levi's (sourced from her favorite, Denim by Orlee) several times during her trip, switching to leather pants was a simple choice that added a bit of variety to her vacation outfits. Leather pants also tend to elevate an outfit more than jeans (particularly light-wash ones) due to their luxurious material. Scroll down to consider adding a pair of leather pants to your winter wardrobe. Watch out, denim—these styles might just take your place.
Get Hailey's Look
ZARA
Wool Blend Bomber Jacket ZW Collection
Abercrombie & Fitch
High Rise '90s Relaxed Vegan Leather Pant
Phoebe Philo
Triplex Clutch
Vintage
Mercedes-Benz Hat Cap
Reformation
Marilyn Wedge Mule
Shop Leather Pants
Veda
Vida Low Rise Leather Pant
AGOLDE
Leather Blend Kick Bootcut Pants
ANINE BING
Bruno Pant Recycled Leather
MANGO
Wide-Leg Faux-Leather Pants
ZARA
Straight Leather Pants 50th Anniversary
PISTOLA
Cassie Super High Rise Straight
DAZE
Sundaze High Waist Straight Leg Faux Leather Pants
MANGO
100% Leather Flared Pants
Veda
Gisele Low Rise Leather Pant
Rebecca Taylor
Vegan Leather Trousers
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