Zoë Kravitz Is Bringing Back This Once Outdated Denim Trend Just In Time For Fall 2026

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Zoë Kravitz is famous for her relaxed style. Her sexy street fashion is minimal but never boring, like this riff on jeans and a classic white tee that she wore to stroll in New York City in August 2026. Fans were immediately obsessed with her low-slung jeans. But her denim didn't necessarily conform to the biggest denim trends of fall 2026. That's because Kravitz reached into the fashion archives, choosing kick flare jeans to put together this look.

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Kick flare jeans, a cropped style that fits slim through the legs and flares out at the hem, were popular in the late '90s and then dominated denim trends in the mid-2010s. This style has fallen somewhat out of favor in recent years; as a result, this cut is a fun, fresh shape to add into your wardrobe as temperatures drop and shorts get packed away.

Kravitz put a modern spin on the style by sizing up and wearing them at her hips. It's the ultimate proof that low-rise jeans are back and surprisingly wearable. While they pair beautifully with a '90s baby tee like Kravitz did here, these cropped pants balance fall styles, like this Aelfric Eden Crewneck, since they offer a glimpse of ankle. The flash of skin will keep you from seeming to drown in bulky fabric.

But while kick flare jeans might have had a major fashion moment in 2015, you can wear them without looking like you just came from The Chainsmokers concert. Zoë Kravitz's street style is the ideal template for updating these pants. More importantly, look for a pair with a low- or mid-rise, like these Silver Jeans Co. Suki Jeans.

Then, like Kravitz, let the jeans' unusual silhouette take center stage by pairing them with simple basics. In fact, Kravitz' pared-back ensemble is reminiscent of Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy, whose chic and simple style remains unmatched. Kick flare denim was among Bessette-Kennedy's fashion favorites. After all, she loved an elegant strappy sandal, and this cropped jean style is perfect for showing off a pair of statement shoes. Sticking to understated basics will give your outfit a downtown '90s vibe and keep you from looking outdated.