Harem pants from the 80’s are making a huge comeback for Spring 2009. The pants are recognizable by their overly baggy hip, droopy crotch and calf-length tight-fitting cuff. The look goes back to rapper MC Hammer and the pants made famous and named after him as ‘Hammer Pants.’
Modern versions of harem or Hammer pants were seen on the runways for this spring in the collections of designers such as Ralph Lauren, Diesel and Chloe.
Take inspiration from these examples of how good design can make even the harem pant chic.
1 & 2: Tibi
3: Diesel Black Gold
4 & 5: Ralph Lauren
6, 7 & 8: Phi
9: Chloe
10: Armand Basi One
Reviving Harem Pants
Chic Modern Versions of an 80's Fashion Disaster
Trend Themes
1. Revival of Harem Pants - Opportunity for designers and retailers to capitalize on the resurgence of harem pants by offering modern, chic versions.
2. Nostalgic Fashion Trends - Growing consumer interest in reviving and modernizing iconic fashion trends from the past, creating opportunities for fashion brands to tap into nostalgia.
3. Influence of Hip-hop Culture - Hip-hop culture's impact on fashion trends is evident in the revival of harem pants, offering opportunities for brands to connect with urban fashion enthusiasts.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Design - Fashion designers can explore innovative design approaches to create modern iterations of harem pants that cater to current fashion tastes.
2. Retail - Clothing retailers can capitalize on the resurgence of harem pants by stocking and promoting stylish and updated versions of this retro fashion trend.
3. Streetwear - Streetwear brands can incorporate harem pants into their collections to appeal to the urban fashion market, leveraging the trend's hip-hop roots.