The great capri comeback is here. Thanks to Alia, Khushi, and Kendall
Alia Bhatt arrived at the French Riviera for the 79th Cannes Film Festival in sleek black capris. Her look has renewed attention on capri trousers as fashion's latest nostalgia-led comeback.
Alia Bhatt has got the capri conversation going again. The actor served a bit of nostalgia in a sleek black capri pants as she touched down at the French Riviera for the 79th edition of the Cannes Film Festival. It’s elegance plus comfort, and we love it!
Bhatt opted for a structured, fashion-forward all-black silhouette. She wore a black jacket with statement button detailing from Carolina Herrera, pairing it with sleek heels and a Gucci bag. And like clockwork, every celebrity appearance in capris seems to bring back the same fashion question: are capris officially back on the style radar?
If you pay a closer look, they never really left the block.
The controversial pants that once ruled the 90s fashion scene, for the past couple of years, have been spotted on the spring/summer fashion runways. Well, in 2024, we did call it one of the 90's fashion trends that is cool again.
And when it's on the runway, you know it's in vogue despite all the controversial takes. Capris, pedal pushers, clam diggers or cropped pants, these are very comfy Y2K-core and fashion, as we know it, loves a dramatic comeback.
The return of the in-between pant
These pants may be trending again, but their fashion roots go all the way back to the 1950s, when Audrey Hepburn popularised the cropped silhouette into a symbol of effortless elegance. Decades later, the charm remains, only this time designers are reworking the classic with sharper tailoring and more Gen Z-coded aesthetics, where silhouettes do the talking.
The 2026 version of capris is less casual chaos, more polished sophistication. It comes with structured blazers, crisp white and striped shirts, pointed pumps, and sleek monochrome styling.
And Alia Bhatt is not the only one going for the breathable fashion. It’s appearing across celebrity wardrobes in India as well.
Recently, Ananya Panday wore black leather capri pants with an oversized white shirt and a leather tie to amp up the look for an event. She accessorised it with sparkly earrings, a dainty ring and a watch. Simply beautiful.
Khushi Kapoor also pulled a page from the millennial fashion book as she wore a puffy polka-dot jacket with black capris. She completed the look with a neat bun, minimal makeup and accessories, and just tippy-toe heels to elevate the vibe.
Last year, even Janhvi Kapoor sported an all-white top-and-capri look cinched at the waist. Did you notice the mutual connection here? It's all dainty and minimal accessories, the right style of heels, and you are good to go with your humble Capri pants.
There’s something about this iconic silhouette that gives old-money minimalism and off-duty supermodel dressing. Don’t believe us? Here's more.
Several international celebrities have been leaning into this style for quite some time now — be it for a birthday party, an athleisure wear choice, or simply a day out.
For an event in Marhc earlier this year, Bella Hadid leaned into an edgy-meets-feminine vibe. She paired a delicate embroidered camisole with an oversized leather jacket casually draped off her shoulders. Keeping the rest of the look minimal, she styled it with simple black capri pants, quietly giving the controversial trend another celebrity nod. And oh the sparkle from the statement jewellery is hard to miss.
Well, Kendall Jenner is the ultimate capri girl. She has been championing the style for quite some time now and has often sported it with puffed jackets, stylish accessories and more. Heels or not, she knows how to pull off an uber-cool pair of pants.
Lily Collins, the ultimate Emily in Paris fashion girl, also gave capris a chic monochrome spin. She paired black capris with a white crop top, slender heels and sleek black sunglasses, proving the silhouette can look effortlessly comfortable and elegant. And well, what a pick for the third Annual Celebrity Pickleball Challenge!
Fashion has been on a nostalgia spiral for a while now. Low-rise jeans returned. Ballet flats and jelly shoes clawed their way back. Tiny sunglasses survived against all odds. So capris popping up sporadically across time feels simply inevitable.
There’s also a practical reason behind the comeback.
Capris sit in that sweet spot between polished and relaxed. In an era where people want outfits that can move from brunch to airport to casual meetings, cropped trousers feel useful again.
They’re lighter than full-length pants, more elevated than shorts, and surprisingly adaptable once styled appropriately. Maybe some chunky jewellery to go with all black, maybe some stilettos to accentuate the statement, and occasional play with colourful capri trouser like we saw at the Versace event, has never hurt anyone.
And in all honesty, old is gold. Fashion’s biggest mood right now is vintage revival with a modern twist. From everyday wardrobes to couture runways, old-school glamour is being constantly reimagined for a new generation.
Just recently, Isha Ambani recreated Chanel’s iconic Look 72 from the Spring/Summer 1989 collection, while Radhika Merchant drew inspiration from Givenchy’s timeless saree silhouette designed for Audrey Hepburn and did you see the Met Gala 2026!
Will everyone love the return? Probably not. Capri pants remain one of fashion’s most controversial silhouettes. Love them or hate them or maybe style as you will, but these trousers are here to stay.
Alia Bhatt has got the capri conversation going again. The actor served a bit of nostalgia in a sleek black capri pants as she touched down at the French Riviera for the 79th edition of the Cannes Film Festival. It’s elegance plus comfort, and we love it!
Bhatt opted for a structured, fashion-forward all-black silhouette. She wore a black jacket with statement button detailing from Carolina Herrera, pairing it with sleek heels and a Gucci bag. And like clockwork, every celebrity appearance in capris seems to bring back the same fashion question: are capris officially back on the style radar?
If you pay a closer look, they never really left the block.
The controversial pants that once ruled the 90s fashion scene, for the past couple of years, have been spotted on the spring/summer fashion runways. Well, in 2024, we did call it one of the 90's fashion trends that is cool again.
And when it's on the runway, you know it's in vogue despite all the controversial takes. Capris, pedal pushers, clam diggers or cropped pants, these are very comfy Y2K-core and fashion, as we know it, loves a dramatic comeback.
The return of the in-between pant
These pants may be trending again, but their fashion roots go all the way back to the 1950s, when Audrey Hepburn popularised the cropped silhouette into a symbol of effortless elegance. Decades later, the charm remains, only this time designers are reworking the classic with sharper tailoring and more Gen Z-coded aesthetics, where silhouettes do the talking.
The 2026 version of capris is less casual chaos, more polished sophistication. It comes with structured blazers, crisp white and striped shirts, pointed pumps, and sleek monochrome styling.
And Alia Bhatt is not the only one going for the breathable fashion. It’s appearing across celebrity wardrobes in India as well.
Recently, Ananya Panday wore black leather capri pants with an oversized white shirt and a leather tie to amp up the look for an event. She accessorised it with sparkly earrings, a dainty ring and a watch. Simply beautiful.
Khushi Kapoor also pulled a page from the millennial fashion book as she wore a puffy polka-dot jacket with black capris. She completed the look with a neat bun, minimal makeup and accessories, and just tippy-toe heels to elevate the vibe.
Last year, even Janhvi Kapoor sported an all-white top-and-capri look cinched at the waist. Did you notice the mutual connection here? It's all dainty and minimal accessories, the right style of heels, and you are good to go with your humble Capri pants.
There’s something about this iconic silhouette that gives old-money minimalism and off-duty supermodel dressing. Don’t believe us? Here's more.
Several international celebrities have been leaning into this style for quite some time now — be it for a birthday party, an athleisure wear choice, or simply a day out.
For an event in Marhc earlier this year, Bella Hadid leaned into an edgy-meets-feminine vibe. She paired a delicate embroidered camisole with an oversized leather jacket casually draped off her shoulders. Keeping the rest of the look minimal, she styled it with simple black capri pants, quietly giving the controversial trend another celebrity nod. And oh the sparkle from the statement jewellery is hard to miss.
Well, Kendall Jenner is the ultimate capri girl. She has been championing the style for quite some time now and has often sported it with puffed jackets, stylish accessories and more. Heels or not, she knows how to pull off an uber-cool pair of pants.
Lily Collins, the ultimate Emily in Paris fashion girl, also gave capris a chic monochrome spin. She paired black capris with a white crop top, slender heels and sleek black sunglasses, proving the silhouette can look effortlessly comfortable and elegant. And well, what a pick for the third Annual Celebrity Pickleball Challenge!
Fashion has been on a nostalgia spiral for a while now. Low-rise jeans returned. Ballet flats and jelly shoes clawed their way back. Tiny sunglasses survived against all odds. So capris popping up sporadically across time feels simply inevitable.
There’s also a practical reason behind the comeback.
Capris sit in that sweet spot between polished and relaxed. In an era where people want outfits that can move from brunch to airport to casual meetings, cropped trousers feel useful again.
They’re lighter than full-length pants, more elevated than shorts, and surprisingly adaptable once styled appropriately. Maybe some chunky jewellery to go with all black, maybe some stilettos to accentuate the statement, and occasional play with colourful capri trouser like we saw at the Versace event, has never hurt anyone.
And in all honesty, old is gold. Fashion’s biggest mood right now is vintage revival with a modern twist. From everyday wardrobes to couture runways, old-school glamour is being constantly reimagined for a new generation.
Just recently, Isha Ambani recreated Chanel’s iconic Look 72 from the Spring/Summer 1989 collection, while Radhika Merchant drew inspiration from Givenchy’s timeless saree silhouette designed for Audrey Hepburn and did you see the Met Gala 2026!
Will everyone love the return? Probably not. Capri pants remain one of fashion’s most controversial silhouettes. Love them or hate them or maybe style as you will, but these trousers are here to stay.
