Berlin Fashion Week is proof this core trend isn’t going anywhere - despite the rumours

If you had any lingering concerns about the resurgence of the skinny jean trend, Berlin Fashion Week is here to put them to rest.

As the event’s Spring/Summer 2027 iteration gets underway, one thing is clearly evident: baggy silhouettes are here to stay, and elements of this enduring trend are undergoing a notable metamorphosis.

While certain corners of the fashion world have spent the last few seasons predicting (or rather, threatening) a return to the form-fitting nightmare of days gone by, Berlin’s Fashion Week street style has just delivered a convincing counter-argument on the matter.

Effortlessly low-key by design and derived from a thriving club culture, a bit of added slouch remains a core tenet of most notable looks to emerge in Germany this season.

It also serves as timely reassurance for every woman personally victimised by the form-fitting agenda rife across the 2000s and 2010s.

But while fleeting mainstream trends don’t typically make much of a dent in Berlin’s fashion stratosphere, space is often held for the evolution – or elevation – of timeless pieces.

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Most notably, we’re seeing a departure from the ultra-baggy low waist towards more palatable, tapered waistlines.

Designers across popular brands the likes of Uniqlo, Levi’s, Reformation and Abrand have subtly evolved the oversized silhouette by blending a loose-fitting leg with more structured mid-rises.

It marks a tangible shift away from an overtly baggy fit, to more relaxed, tailored volume.

According to Youtube fashion trend analyst That Trending Girl, comfort and versatility are still the order of the day, reflecting a Berlin SS27 look book defined by puddle and baggy-skinny hybrids.

While baggy-skinny is defined by mid or low-rise waists that break into a boxy, straight leg, puddle jeans place particular emphasis on slouch, pooling at your feet with a ballet flat, thong or stiletto accompaniment.

These particular styles are often paired with contrast proportions, such as cropped tops or tailored jackets for added structure, creating a more cohesive look overall.

Overall, the verdict is in, and the German capital is proving whispers of a skinny jean revival have been greatly exaggerated – and that there’s no need to buy into the fearmongering.

Take a look at more slouchy looks to emerge on the streets below.