Oversized and comfortable or clean and tailored. Jeans cut at the knee, “jorts” – that is, jeans shorts, shorts – are one of the trends of the season . With various declinations: on the length above - on - below the knee and with various widths - from slim to regular to baggy or wide and with various hems - stitched or frayed and various textures - from sandblasted to cuts to stripes.
Kristen Stewart launched the trend on the red carpet at Cannes 2025 by climbing the steps of the Palais du Festival with a sporty look that broke the fashion rules of the festival : designed by Chanel, in May she had an all-white look consisting of a tailored jacket with a masculine cut, worn unbuttoned on a bare abdomen, and underneath a pair of minimal-style Bermuda shorts, high heels with socks and a baseball cap to complete the look.

Paul Mescal also managed to get noticed in the front row at the Gucci show wearing a light blue Oxford shirt over mid-thigh shorts by the Italian fashion house, white socks and horsebit loafers.

Women or men, jorts are confirmed for everyone: for her they are renewed with contemporary fits that range from ultra-wide lines to more essential cuts at mid-thigh, also approved for the summer in the office perhaps with the right accessories and relative shoes. For him they remain a cornerstone of the summer wardrobe but this time with generous volumes and bold lengths. Strategic lengths, clean lines and couture details transform them into a perfect style choice from morning to night.
Levi's made it a hit in the women's summer collection with the Baggy Dad Jort for a comfortable and casual look, inspired by men's cuts, while the Mid-Thigh Short offers a more refined and versatile version. Doppelgänger relaunches this iconic piece in a version designed for the contemporary woman, between urban influences, 90s minimalism and references to the male wardrobe. Uniqlo, leader of relaxed but chic urban fashion, makes knee-length Bermuda shorts a must-have piece of the summer, offering them for men and women in various fabrics, linen, chino, five-pocket jeans, wide and with pockets. Kiton at Pitti Uomo put them at the center of the KNT Marina collection, wide, technical, white perfect for boating and in the city. And then Mango, Cos, &Other Stories, Extreme Cachemire, Burberry, Zara, Marc O'polo.

Popularized in the mid-1800s during the Gold Rush, denim shorts have been a fashion staple for just 60 years. Their rise was fueled by the counterculture movement of the 1960s. Until then, wearing shorts in public was considered obscene, so much so that some American cities even banned them. In the late 1960s, inspired by the Peace & Love movement and the rejection of authority, young people began cutting the legs off their jeans. Shorts quickly became ubiquitous and increasingly shorter. In the 1970s, hand-cut jeans found their place in punk circles, with stars like Debbie Harry and Patti Smith. In the 1980s, shorts became longer, with waists rising. In the 1990s, New York hip-hop culture took over fashion and reinvented the jort: rappers like Ol' Dirty Bastard and Killah Priest adopted a looser silhouette. Denim shorts were a must-have among It girls in the 90s, from Mariah Carey to Halle Berry to Britney Spears. The 2000s, meanwhile, were marked by the appearance of low-waisted, tiny-crotch, and hyper-tight shorts. The 2010s were the years of colorful, studded denim shorts paired with sequined jumpsuits, à la Rihanna.

In 2025, the long shorts trend continues.

(Online Union)

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