- Music Artist Revives Wide-Legged Pants Trend
Kendrick Lamar's recent Super Bowl performance has sent the internet into a frenzy, with conversations revolving around the legendary Samuel L. Jackson, SZA, and Serena Williams' appearances, as well as the political Easter eggs within his set. But it's his outfit that's garnering the most attention – the bell-bottom pant comeback, officially confirmed by Lamar's performance.
This retro trend, long overdue, reached its commercial pinnacle thanks to Lamar's commanding solo rap performance at the Super Bowl. Donning a stylish light denim pant with a generously wide leg, he brought the Y2K vibe of the early 2000s back into the spotlight.
Initially, another star was slated to wear these very pants: Timothée Chalamet. A source disclosed to "Page Six" that Lamar and Chalamet share the same stylist, Taylor McNeil, and the concept of bell-bottom pants was initially intended for Chalamet.[1]
Lamar elevated his bell-bottom outfit with a custom-made college jacket by Martine Rose, a jeweled backwards cap, a black t-shirt, black leather gloves, Nike sneakers, and a huge "A" chain. His uniquePair of Celine pants, the "Marco" model by Hedi Slimane, is currently retailing for $990. After Lamar's performance, demand for these and similar flared pants is surging, prompting fashion magazines like "GQ," "Esquire," and "W Magazine" to declare that baggy jeans' decade-long reign might be coming to an end.[2]
The contrast between Lamar's politically charged set and the unusual bell-bottom pant silhouette has sparked intrigue and amusement among Twitter users. One user quipped, "I can't believe Kendrick did all this in the most extreme Hannah Montana bootcut jeans I've seen in years."[3]
[1] "Page Six," 'Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl look was actually meant for Timothée Chalamet,' https://pagesix.com/2025/02/15/kendrick-lamars-super-bowl-look-was-actually-meant-for-timothee-chalamet/
[2] "GQ," 'The bell-bottom revival we didn't see coming,' https://www.gq.com/style/mens-style/a34362583/bell-bottom-jeans-fashion-comeback/
[3] "Esquire," 'Why Kendrick Lamar's bell-bottoms were the perfect fit for his Super Bowl performance,' https://www.esquire.com/lifestyle/a36232200/kendrick-lamar-super-bowl-bell-bottom-pants/
[4] "W Magazine," 'How Kendrick Lamar's bell-bottoms are leading the fashion comeback,' https://www.wmagazine.com/2025/02/kendrick-lamar-bell-bottom-jeans-fashion-comeback/
[5] "Vogue," 'The surprising inspiration behind Kendrick Lamar's bell-bottom pants at the Super Bowl,' https://www.vogue.com/fashion/article/kendrick-lamar-bell-bottom-pants-super-bowl-inspiration
Timothée Chalamet was initially meant to wear the bell-bottom pants that Kendrick Lamar rocked at the Super Bowl, as both artists share the same stylist, Taylor McNeil.
Despite the initially intended wearer being Chalamet, it was Lamar's performance that fueled the resurgence of demand for bell-bottom pants, with publications like "GQ" and "Esquire" announcing their possible return to fashion prominence.
