- The 2000s cargo fashion trend has become more popular in recent years.
- Designers during the spring/summer 2024 Fashion Week have showcased reimagined works of the style.
- Cargo looks are versatile. A simple heel and blazer can take it from streetwear to edgy.
Music, films and television are in their era of nostalgia and fashion is no different.
The 2020s have seen a rise in 2000s-esque fashion and the world is fully on board.
Cargo pants have come back as a must-have statement piece, shouting out stars like Aaliyah in Tommy Hilfiger and the hip hop and punk rock era many still love.
The spring/summer 2024 Fashion Week shows are a testament to this undying style, with different renowned labels reimagining cargo in their own ways.
“Beyond the traditional camouflage-print cargo, the heavily pocketed pant has been given a major makeover. For spring/summer 2024, Dries Van Noten debuted cargos in multiple fabrications, including a retro shell pair, while JW Anderson showcased several denim looks. Elsewhere, Saint Laurent made a case for evening-worthy, high-waisted cargos paired with sheer long-sleeve tops,” Vogue explains.
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The baggy look may seem like it only lends itself to casual wear, but throw on a pair of heels and a blazer and the look turns into elevated chic.
When you think of cargo, it doesn’t only have to be olive, green or brown. Zola Nombona and Akhe Mfenyana have showed off denim styles.
Curate your wardrobe with these simple cargo looks from South Africa’s A-listers:
