The “barrel leg” pant silhouette has been gaining attention in the women’s market since the spring/summer of 2024, with GU’s “Barrel Leg Jeans” released in September 2024 becoming a huge hit. It is a pants silhouette that is becoming increasingly popular among men as well, and should be kept in mind.
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Hot Barrel Leg JeansBarrel Leg Trend May Go Mainstream for Men
Barrel leg is a combination of the English words “Barrel” and “Leg,” and as the name suggests, it is thick like a barrel. The silhouette is thick like a barrel, with a slightly tapered shape at the top and bottom. It is not a simple wide silhouette, but is characterized by a slightly curved shape like the symbol ( ). The popularity was sparked by the women’s brand ALAÏA, whose round jeans presented in the 23-24 Fall-Winter collection attracted a lot of attention. What is popular in women’s fashion often flows into men’s fashion a little later, so there is a possibility that barrel legs will become a trend in men’s fashion in 2025. Currently in men’s wear, brands such as Acne Studios, Alexander Wang, and Lemaire are notable for their development.
GU’s Barrel Leg Jeans have received such a huge response that their release has been postponed for two months!
GU was quick to grasp the overseas trend and planned the barrel leg jeans, but the response far exceeded expectations at the time of pre-sale, so much so that the nationwide release, which was scheduled for July 2024, was postponed until September, resulting in a huge hit. The product is also available in men’s wear, and has been launched as a must-have item.
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As it is not yet on the mainstream in men’s wear, we at OTOKOMAE have not been able to collect that many snaps, but we will introduce a limited number of snaps carefully selected for you.
Barrel Leg Jeans Codes 1Barrel leg design with unique side switching line
Barrel leg jeans have a distinctive silhouette from below the knee to the hem, and to create the curve there, the switching line is often placed at an angle In order to create the curve there, the line of transition is often placed diagonally. The barrel leg jeans worn in this codec are easy to recognize this design, and the side transition can be seen coming forward. This line coming forward looks like a denim with a design, and one of the advantages is that it adds a fashionable mood to the coordinate.
Barrel Leg Jeans Coordinates 2Tighten the A-line coordinate with the unique shape of the barrel leg
The A-line is expressed by using a short-length shirt and the unique shape of the barrel leg that bulges outward, creating a modern silhouette. This is a modern silhouette coordination. Of course, wide pants such as baggy jeans can also be used, but the barrel fit, with its tightening from the knee down to the hem, gives the A-line a more compact impression. The beige and blue coloring is also easy to imitate and can be used as a model coordinate for this spring and summer.
Barrel Leg Jeans Coordinates 3Tucking into Barrel Leg Jeans to add a touch of sophistication to an all-black coordinate
This is another A-line coordinate using barrel leg jeans. By tucking in the top, the unique barrel leg silhouette is accentuated, and the bottoms take center stage. The all-black outfit, from the cap to the shoes, is well coordinated with the silhouette, so even a one-color coordinate, which is difficult to achieve a sense of crispness, doesn’t look too drab.
