Whether You Like it Or Not, Low Rises are Back
Italian fashion house Miu Miu’s Spring/Summer 2022 Collection thrust us back into the era of minimal coverage.
Last October, Miuccia Prada sent fashion aficionados into a frenzy when she not-so-subtly cemented the return of the infamous low rise during Miu Miu's Spring/Summer 2022 show. Hip-hugging trousers and the mini-est of mini skirts—sent down the runway with cropped sweaters—left very little to the imagination.
The collection was a throwback to the early 2000s with a Miuccia spin, when low rise jeans and pleated mini skirts were a staple in every It girl's wardrobe. Think Destiny's Child, Paris Hilton, and Britney Spears, all of whom were considered early aughts fashion icons.
The collection inspired either fear or excitement, and begged the question: have low rises come back in earnest?
Given the fashion industry's attempt to shift toward a more inclusive and body positive narrative, the return of a style that has so far only been shown on a certain body type has received some pushback. Although many have stated that they will not be participating in the resurrection of the trend, low rises have become impossible to ignore.
Fast forward to now, and today's cool girls have fully embraced the return of the low rise. The brand's latest campaign features Hailey Bieber, Emma Corrin, and Squid Game star Lee Yoo-Mi sporting the latest collection, and stars like Bella Hadid, Olivia Rodrigo, and L'OFFICIEL coverstar Devon Lee Carlson often style the low-rise look on Instagram.
The look has even made its way onto red carpets, with Euphoria stars like Sydney Sweeney wearing blinged-out Miu Miu and Zendaya in red-hot Vera Wang.
While Miu Miu was not solely responsible for bringing back the low rise, the collection did bring the trend up to date, offering a slightly more sophisticated take on what was once reserved for the most daring among us.
