Fashion
Spring/Summer 20204’s hottest pant starts four to six inches above your ankle.
You might know them as the capri; you might call them pedal pushers. But there’s no point in arguing one thing: The cropped pant silhouette is back in full force in 2024, from the Spring/Summer runways to the streets of New York City.
But before we can fully embracing the capri’s latest resurgence, we should acknowledge the wave of pedal-pusher wearers from the past who paved the way for it to flourish once again. Below, see the best celebrity capri and pedal-pusher looks of the ‘90s, ‘00s, and today — from Jennifer Lopez rocking a bedazzled pair to Gwen Stefani’s Rock Steady-ready version and beyond.
Christina Aguilera, 1999
Aguilera opted for a maximalist pair of capris with orange and blue beadwork at the 1999 Teen Choice Awards.
Jennifer Lopez, 1999
Lopez’s sweet white capris had some light bedazzling to match her delicate top and sandals.
Madonna, 1999
At the 1999 Grammy Awards, a Ray of Light-era Madonna donned scarlet capris as she took the stage.
Jessica Biel, 1999
Biel kept it casual at the American Pie premiere with black capris, block heels, and an ombré top.
Gwen Stefani, 2001
Stefani’s Rock Steady-era capris featured a bubble hem, patchwork, and plenty of studs and chains.
Christina Aguilera, 2001
Two years later at the 2001 AMAs, Aguilera added some edge to her capri styling with ruched and zipper detailing, pairing the pants with a deconstructed top, strappy heels, and a pageboy cap.
Mischa Barton, 2003
Barton’s take on capris is as contemporary as it gets: low-rise and worn with a simple spaghetti-strap top.
Beyoncé, 2003
Beyoncé’s capris featured a baggier silhouette as well as abstract floral motifs.
Hilary Duff, 2003
Duff took the floral motifs to the next level with a pair of capris in an all-over tropical-flower print.
Lucy Liu, 2003
Liu punched up her khaki capris with ‘00s-favorites like chains and a candy-colored ribbon belt.
Jennifer Lopez, 2004
J. Lo hopped back into capris for the 2004 Kids Choice Awards — this time working the low-rise pair into a monochromatic outfit.
Fergie, 2004
Fergie further proved the power of wearing capris with chain accessories at the 2004 Grammys.
Rihanna, 2005
Rihana’s foray into capri pants featured a thick cuff and plenty of sparkle.
Keira Knightley, 2005
Knightley styled her cuffed capris with a chunky knit and an even chunkier belt.
Sienna Miller, 2005
Miller incorporated capris into a grungier look, complete with a paneled leather belt, worn-down flats, and a Balenciaga City Bag.
Beyoncé, 2007
Beyoncé’s House of Deréon capri pants included gold embroidery that perfectly complemented her chunky jewelry.
Sarah Jessica Parker, 2016
Capris were present on fashion’s biggest night when Sarah Jessica Parker rocked a tailored pair by Monse at the 2016 Met Gala.
Kristen Stewart, 2017
Stewart’s glittering Chanel capris are technically part of a catsuit, but we’ll take it.
Bella Hadid, 2018
Hadid amped up the va-va-voom factor of her fitted True Religion denim capris with a matching corset and cheetah-print accessories.
Emily Ratajkowski, 2019
Capris can be business casual — just ask Ratajkowski, who styled the pant with a white bra and an oversized camel blazer on the streets of Manhattan.
Celine Dion, 2019
Again, Dion’s capris are technically part of a catsuit, but her Chanel chain belt and sky-high stilettos make it too good of an outfit to ignore.
Julia Fox, 2024
Capris continue to make waves in 2024. Case in point: when Fox wore a pair emblazoned with an abstract design for a night out in Miami.
