This year’s Superbowl wasn’t all about American football. Sure, the game was pretty important (congrats to the Philadelphia Eagles etc etc), but what really set the internet alight was Kendrick Lamar’s halftime show performance.
Partly for the Drake diss. Partly for Serena Williams’ shuffle. Partly for Samuel L Jackson dressed as Uncle Sam. But mainly for what he was wearing on his bottom half – a pair of expertly cut bootcut jeans.
The following day, my TikTok feed was full of countless users begging to find out where they could get some themselves. Well, the good news is that you can get the exact pair. They’re by luxury French house Celine, a favourite of everyone from Timothée Chalamet to Eddie Redmayne and Cillian Murphy. The only snag? They’ll set you back £830.
But we’ve got some good news – you don’t have to spend nearly a grand to cop a quality pair. Though the silhouette is an early-00s throwback (not to mention a Seventies staple, before they slowly morphed into flares), it’s been on the up for a couple of seasons thanks to Pharrell Williams’ tenure as men’s creative director of Louis Vuitton. Ever since his first show (Spring/Summer 2024), bootcut jeans (which he personally wears regularly) have become a signature for the house – so, naturally, you can now get them from high street stores and luxury labels alike.
Our top tip? Try to avoid going too retro with the rest of your ‘fit or else risk looking a little Starsky & Hutch. Instead, follow the lead of Williams and Lamar and style them in more contemporary ways – with a work jacket and trainers or a Harrington and loafers. If you’re after more inspo, just take a look at the latest Vuitton menswear collection for style cues.
Without further ado, check out the best styles available to buy now below.
Celine Marco Jeans In Dark Union Wash Denim
If you’re after a look à la Kendrick Lamar and you have £830 to drop, look no further than Celine’s Marco, the exact style the musician was wearing on stage. The only ones available right now are in women’s sizes which only go up to a W32. We’re predicting these will be released as men’s in no time.
Buy now £830.00, Celine
Levi’s 527 Slim Bootcut Jeans
No list of jeans is complete without Levi’s. Though 501s may be the most iconic silhouette, the denim expert has a whole host of cuts beyond the straight-leg classic – these 527s included.
Buy now £100.00, Levi’s
Diesel Bootcut Jeans 2007 Zatiny 09l51
Seeing as Diesel was one of the most popular denim labels in the Noughties, it makes sense why the Italian brand offers one of the best bootcuts going. The low waist doubles down on this year’s trends.
Buy now £155.00, Diesel
Cheap Monday Boo Bootleg Low Waist Regular Bootcut Jeans
Cheap Monday is the H&M Group’s denim brand aimed at the Gen Z market. As with the Scandi retailer’s other labels, it balances affordability with contemporary design for pieces that guarantee good value for money. These jeans are a prime example – and they come in five colourways.
Buy now £39.99, Weekday
Wrangler Horizon Bootcut
Wrangler regularly takes inspiration from Western fashion so you can always count on them for a pair of bootcut jeans. These have a mid-rise, regular thigh and slight flare from the knee for a subtle take on the trend.
Buy now, Wrangler
7 For All Mankind Brett Guideline
If you’re looking for luxury denim, 7 For All Mankind is the place to go. The label offers all kinds of classic silhouettes, from slim to straight, in first-rate textiles. This time, it’s a bootcut crafted using premium rigid denim.
Buy now, 7 For All Mankind
Louis Vuitton Damier Bootcut Denim Trousers
Bootcut jeans have been a Louis Vuitton trademark ever since Pharrell Williams joined as menswear head honcho. So, where better to get some yourself? These are made using a 3D jacquard with textured checks and the brand’s contemporary monogram. The only downside – the price.
Buy now £1430.00, Louis Vuitton
Cotton:On Baggy Bootcut Jean In Blue
If you’re not yet familiar with Cotton:On, let us introduce you. The Australian brand’s collections are full of stylish wearable pieces which you can throw on and look put together with zero effort. The good news? One of the specialities is denim. These ones in particular are perfect for those who prefer a loose fit.
Buy now £45.00, Cotton:On
RRL Mid-rise bootcut jeans
RRL is Ralph Lauren’s Western-inspired line – so, as you’d expect, it’s no stranger to a bootcut. These are smart indigo jeans with an elevated contrast trim and slim fit. They come up a little small so size up for the perfect fit.
Buy now £300.00, RRL
