Forget Barrel Jeans—Fashion People In Paris Prefer This Elevated Alt

Before we proceed, let me caution you against throwing out all your barrel-leg jeans. It’s a chic silhouette, plain and simple. All I’m suggesting is that you get rid of a few of the pairs you’ve undoubtedly acquired over the last year or two to make room for their elevated big sister, the barrel trouser. Think of them as a dressed up, more sophisticated, Pais-approved version of barrel jeans. Convinced yet? You should be.

The sleek denim alternative was just spotted during Paris Fashion Week on none other than supermodel and entrepreneur Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, who’s been fashion-city hopping these last few weeks, attending shows for Burberry and Ferragamo. Throughout her travels, she’s brought out chic ensemble after chic ensemble, but none come close to her latest outfit, which she was seen wearing outside of the Ritz Paris.

On Rosie Huntington-Whiteley: Alaïa Wool Wide-Leg Pants ($1750); Balenciaga Knife 110mm Bootie ($1290); Miu Miu A01S Plastic Shield Sunglasses ($573); The Row bag