Parachute pants are the latest part of Y2K fashion to rise from the dead.

Parachute pants are getting a new lease on life in real life, with ideas for appearing on social media including pants. Image: Shutterstock

AIn the year Another piece of clothing from the early 2000s that seemed completely forgotten until recently is making a comeback. Beyond Tik Tok, various examples are being shared as new must-haves for women’s wardrobes. Generation Z isn’t losing interest in “outty” style inspiration; Returning to the spotlight after low-cut jeans and butterfly motifs are the parachute pants. The love for Y2K aesthetics continues to dig up leftover pieces from the bottom of the closet—and some of us hoped we’d never see it again! That’s right, none other than the Parachute Pant – a super baggy, shapeless garment you can tie around the ankle, made from a unique nylon-like material that’s hitting the streets. Ever since the pandemic and the endless days of lockdown at home, more and more people – including young people – are embracing sportswear and comfortable clothes. After all, after months of wearing pajamas and sweatpants, it can be difficult to wear tight jeans or a tight dress. As for these wide-leg pants, stars like Bella Hadid and Hailey Bieber have been spotted pairing them with a bra or baggy t-shirt for a sporty yet modern look: they’re getting a real new lease on life. Visual ideas on social media involving pants.

On Tik Tok, the #parachutepants hashtag has garnered over 38 million views, mainly from users sharing their outfits or from various online stores, fast fashion brands and even second-hand sites. One particular model of the pants seems to dominate the brand Jade London, which has become a rage on Chinese social networks.

Parachute pants are paired with crop tops and body-cone cuts, as well as oversized sweaters for real effect; In fact they go with almost everything, a true symbol of the season’s must-haves, easy to wear in all styles and all types of weather. So the 2000s fashion comeback is over. Which episode will come back next?