Hathaway has been causing a stir for some time now with what many are calling her fashion renaissance, but the denim-and-wool Dion Lee cropped blazer ($1,530) and matching trousers ($1,200) she chose for an appearance on Good Morning America last fall was truly something else. The ensemble was much more fashion-forward than what the 41-year-old Oscar winner typically goes for. Perhaps even more surprising, is the fact that the high-fashion trend has already trickled down to the masses, with similar styles popping up everywhere. Now that fashion month is well underway, I’m eager to do some people watching at runway shows to see just how many editors, influencers and other fashion insiders are rocking double waistband pants. It’s possible this “trend” is really just something folks are wearing on TikTok and Instagram, but not so much in everyday life. For me it just brings to mind Gary Oldman’s guest appearance on Friends, when his character gets drunk and announces “I’m wearing two belts.” And it’s worth noting, specifically for boxer variations, the double standard wherein women sporting peekaboo boxers are considered fashionable, while young men who do the same are more likely to be deemed slovenly.
But if I’ve learned anything from working in fashion for almost a decade, it’s that I should never say never—the trends that are most confusing at first may become your new favorites just a few months later.
