If the increased visibility of Carolyn Bassette-Kennedy’s iconic off-duty wardrobe has you feeling nostalgic, then the cigarette trouser trend should certainly satiate your desires for a piece underscored with the strain of minimalism so prolific in the ‘90s. Clean cut and as streamlined as a Vogue Slim, this silhouette is embedded with the sensual effortlessness of leading designers from the decade, including Calvin Klein, Helmut Lang and Tom Ford for Gucci, making it a worthy investment for those suffering from wide-leg trouser fatigue.

Already adopted by the most influential members of the contemporary celebrity style set, like Hailey Bieber, Elsa Hosk and Alex Consani in Demna’s debut campaign for the Italian maison, this style is unparalleled in the way it elevates any basic it’s paired with. Whilst the same could be said for straighter cuts of denim (stovepipe jeans) and Savile Row-inspired staples (tailored trousers), this body-conscious shape feels both considered and contemporary despite originating decades ago. You only need to look at the countless cigarette trouser outfits circulating at the moment for evidence of this quality.

Paired with sleek long-sleeved tops, crisp white t-shirts and lightweight jackets embellished with ornate details, cigarette trousers inject any ensemble with a slicker touch. This extends down to the shoes to wear with cigarette trousers, with many a sophisticated dresser proving that everything from polished trainers to premium ankle boots can complement this style.