The Best Bike Shorts Moments From The Runways And Beyond
Approved by Bella Hadid, Kim Kardashian, and Princess Diana
Athleisure has long transcended the transient nature of trends to become a bonafide staple in the fashion industry. The latest craze to sweep both the runways and street style photos? Just take a glimpse at the snapshots from the most recent Tour de France and you'll have your answer. Bike shorts as a sartorial statement can be traced back to Princess Diana's casual off-duty royal wardrobe during the mid-'90s, but models and influencers alike have been sporting the comfy trend both on the catwalks and in their downtime. Ahead, CR rounds up the best bike shorts moments from Kim Kardashian West, Bella Hadid, and more.
Fendi Spring/Summer 2019
Catering to the Gen-Z Instagram stars who have recently been donning the double F logo from head-to-toe, creative directors Silvia Venturini Fendi and Karl Lagerfeld brought back the iconic 1997 Fendi Baguette bag just in time for spring. The collection, rife with cargo pants and sleek PVC jackets, also offered stretchy bike shorts on Bella Hadid to keep you stylish and warm during the transitory weather between summer and fall.
Kim Kardashian West
Does it surprise anyone that Kim Kardashian and frequent Yeezy model also loves wearing bike shorts in her downtime? Here, Kardashian wears a matching sports bra and bike shorts set, paired with thigh-high suede boots and a green Yeezy jacket.
LaQuan Smith Spring/Summer 2019
Who said comfy couldn't also be sexy? The designer, who often riffs on sex appeal and has outfitted celebrities including Kardashian and Beyoncé, knows how to cause a stir with his collections and these velvet shorts, paired with a draped leather top, are no exception.
Princess Diana
The royal's slouchy sweatshirt, bike shorts, and dad sneakers combo only further cemented Diana as an enviable '90s style icon ahead of her time and shows that the shorts trend dates back way further than Instagram. Known for breaking royal protocol time and time again, Diana's casual looks are as inspiring as her more elegant, formal attire.
Roberto Cavalli Spring/Summer 2019
Creative director Paul Surridge has imbued a more minimalist sensibility to Cavalli's more-is-more aesthetic ever since helming the brand last year. However, his penchant for neutrals doesn't mean that Surridge has strayed too far from his predecessor's animal prints and embellishments. Here, a stretchy bike short bolstered with ruched and bedazzled detailing, layered under a velvet blazer and matching crop top.
Jasmine Sanders
Golden Barbie combined three trends into one outfit, donning a logomania patterned fanny pack with her matching bike short and sports bra set.
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