You only need to look at the inhabitants moving through the cobblestone avenues of Paris, concrete blocks of New York and the brick façades of London to realise that slim-cut pants are on the rise. And if there’s one style that’s taking the proverbial crown, it’s cigarette trousers.

Razor-thin and designed to mirror the proportions of a Marlboro Red—which is Carrie Bradshaw’s favourite brand to smoke, in case you need further proof that this silhouette comes It girl approved—this style is made distinctive courtesy of its sleek, cropped proportions, tailored shape and straight line that runs all the way from your hip bone to the top of your ankle.

Adherents of cigarette trousers include Hailey Bieber, who has made this an essential part of her street style sensibility and can often be spotted wearing the style whilst out in Manhattan promoting a new launch from her billion-dollar skincare empire Rhode or off-duty during a low-key dinner in Los Angeles. However, they’ve long been adored by her minimalist dresser predecessors like Kate Moss and Carolyn Bessette Kennedy, in turn making them a staple for anyone trying to evoke the effortless elegance of this West Village set.

This year alone, we’ve seen them on Sarah Pidgeon, who is portraying the aforementioned former Calvin Klein publicist in Ryan Murphy’s Love Story, and Demna’s sophomore collection for Gucci, which imagined signatures from Tom Ford’s tenure through an even sleazier, sexier lens. But speaking to Pip Durell, founder of London-based label With Nothing Underneath, she blames the renewed interest in cigarette trousers on their versatility.