The humble, heavy-pocketed cargo trouser is trending. Shop Vogue’s edit of the best cargo pants for women, inspired by our favourite street-style stars.
One of the joys of street style is seeing how show-goers and celebrities alike transform mundane items into memorable fashion moments. Take cargo pants: this season, Hailey Bieber, Emily Ratajkowski, and a myriad fashion week attendees, all demonstrated just how glamorous these utilitarian trousers can be, and the variety of ways they can be worn. Beyond the traditional camouflage-print cargo, the heavily-pocketed pant has been given a major makeover.
Elsewhere, Saint Laurent made a case for evening-worthy, high-waisted cargos paired with sheer long-sleeve tops. Up until recently, the cargo pant was associated with tourist dressing or the polarising aesthetic of the Noughties, but in 2024, cargo pants for women feel much more like a modern wardrobe staple that can be worn for running errands or taking a relaxed approach to dressier occasions.