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The spring 2002 Balenciaga collection by Nicolas Ghesquiere remains the blueprint for how to style cargo pants.

The Balenciaga look exemplifies two crucial things: first, the fit of the pants.

(1) Because its cheaper.

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The spring 2002 Balenciaga collection by Nicolas Ghesquière remains the blueprint for how to style cargo pants.

(2) Because its genuine.

(A horseshoe shape is probably okay because its big).

(There was a feeling that the sequined tops were so old as to be disintegrating.)

At Christopher John Rogerss resort 2024 show elegant trousers with cargo pockets ground a yellow monochromatic look.

At Christopher John Rogers’s resort 2024 show, elegant trousers with cargo pockets ground a yellow monochromatic look.

At Christopher John Rogerss resort 2024 show, elegant trousers with cargo pockets ground a yellow monochromatic look.

Phoebe Philos Drop 1 featured oversized cargo trousers paired with an appropriately oversized matching shirt.

Or go for texture, like the terrific pair covered in oversized paillettes shown on theSacairunway these days.

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You can always find great fashion cargos on the Collina Strada runway, like this corduroy floral pair from spring 2025 worn with an extra-feminine ruched shirt.

Its so glamorous that all you need is a black T-shirt to head out the door.

But its Copernis Sebastien Meyer and Arnaud Vaillant who win the most fun take on cargo pants.

kindly welcome to the stage, cargo tights!

Phoebe Philos Drop 1 featured oversized cargo trousers paired with an appropriately oversized matching shirt.

Phoebe Philo’s Drop 1 featured oversized cargo trousers paired with an appropriately oversized matching shirt.

As for shoes, well, this is where your personality really shines through.

(As I write this, Ive realized thats actually the basis of my shoe manifesto.)

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At the Sacai fall 2025 collection, cargo trousers covered in shiny oversized sequins were contrasted with a black hoodie.

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For fall 2025, Eckhaus Latta switched the standard pockets, instantly injecting a dose of modernity into the style.

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But it’s Coperni’s Sébastien Meyer and Arnaud Vaillant who win the most fun take on cargo pants. Please welcome to the stage, cargo tights!