Barrel jeans have many names. Carrot, balloon, tapered leg—however you refer to them, there's no denying they are the hottest ...

If you think barrel-leg jeans seem too bold for your wardrobe, don't knock 'em until you've tried 'em. Picture a barrel: its shape is round-ish, but the top and bottom are more narrow than the center.

So I figured I’d have my work cut out for me when, in 2023, I set my sights on buying a pair of barrel jeans—a style with a distinctive curved silhouette that’s meant to be worn at a jaunty ...

From frayed and distressed to highwaisted or slouchy, these are the styles to try out this spring.

They have a high-rise silhouette with exaggerated, barrel-shaped legs that are ankle length. The jeans feature two front angled pockets and two back pockets. The curve design is intended to offer ...

Denim expert and Purpose owner Christie Johnson discusses the most popular denim styles for spring and beyond. Sponsored by ...

ICYMI: Barrel-leg jeans are officially one of 2025’s top denim trends, right up there with Kendrick Lamar’s viral Super Bowl bootcut jeans and the polarizing skinny jeans revival. Yet ...

Barrel-leg pants and jeans first began to trend last fall, with famous style icons like Jennifer Lopez, Hailey Bieber, Katie Holmes, and Julianne Moore co-signing the wide-leg look. Defining ...

Barrel-leg jeans are having a moment, and they’re easier to wear than you might think. From simple layering techniques to the best shoes to pair with them, this is how to style them for the ...