We all know fashion trends often come full circle. While some are appreciated (hello, denim maxi skirts), some are not so welcome (low-rise jeans). But one microtrend, in particular, has gained a positive reception from every supermodel, street style star and fashion editor going: cargo trousers. And we’re more than ready to get on board.

Huge in the late 90s and early 00s, cargos were beloved by the likes of Avril Lavigne, Gwen Stefani and Rihanna – and there wasn’t a girl band that didn’t sync in matching pairs on stage, from All Saints and Destiny’s Child to Girls Aloud.

As the Y2K fashion revival shows no sign of slowing down, it’s perhaps not surprising that cargo pants were next on the list to work their way into our wardrobes, following a long list of butterfly tops, boxy leather jackets and double denim. In fact, Asos reportedly sold over 200,000 pairs of baggy cargo trousers and jeans last year, taking the trend from fleeting to failsafe. 

Models Bella Hadid and Hailey Bieber have both stamped their seal of approval on the style, and luxury labels such as Givenchy, Miu Miu and Coperni turned out the trousers in recent collections. If that isn’t further proof they’re going to be big news for the new season, we don’t know what is. 

While slouchy styles are back, today’s cargo trousers aren’t the casual (read: sometimes scruffy) look that they used to be. Instead, brands including The Frankie Shop, Arket and Something New have created sleek, tailored and wide-leg shapes that can be worn with your existing wardrobe. 

So whether you want to fully revive the retro look or just take a taste of this old-school style, we’ve found nine cargo trousers to suit every budget – crop tops and rectangular sunglasses optional.

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