Kendrick Lamar and Meghan Markle agree: Flared jeans are back

This much-discussed denim trend is flaring up again.

During Sunday’s Super Bowl 2025 halftime show, Kendrick Lamar’s flared Celine jeans sparked a major fashion frenzy (and went instantly viral).

But the “Not Like Us” rapper’s not the only one reaching for bell-bottomed blues right now; just one day after the big game, Meghan Markle swapped her standard straight-leg denim for a pair of Veronica Beard Beverly Skinny Flare Jeans at the Invictus Games.

We’ve spotted similar styles on stars like Bella Hadid, Suki Waterhouse and Nicole Kidman — and even John Legend’s on board. (“Dead that we all roasted John for his flared jeans then the coolest guy in the world had them on for his Super Bowl halftime show,” the singer’s wife, Chrissy Teigen, captioned an Instagram Story post Sunday.)

In short, Alix Earle may be heralding the return of the skinny jean, but some aren’t quite ready to give bootcut denim the boot. Below, shop a selection of similar flares at a range of price points — all well more affordable than Lamar’s $1,300 style.

Veronica Beard Beverly Skinny Flare Jeans

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Veronica Beard

Markle’s exact skinny flares (from one of her favorite brands) are still in stock in several shades.


Mother The Weekender Fray Jeans

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Mother

Mother’s denim is a huge hit among fashion editors (not to mention stars like Markle). For a frayed and flared look, you can’t go wrong with these bestsellers.


Spanx SpanxShape EveryWear Flare Jeans

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Spanx

Similar to Spanx’s popular shapewear and leggings, these stretchy, pull-on pants are designed to provide light compression (plus what the brand dubs a “booty-lifting” effect).


Abercrombie & Fitch High Rise Vintage Flare Jean

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Abercrombie & Fitch

This ’70s-inspired Abercrombie look is a modern hit. (Just ask Brittany Mahomes, who packed a different wide-leg pair for the Super Bowl.)


Levi’s 726 High Rise Flare Jeans

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Levi’s

While denim trends come and go, a classic pair of Levi’s never goes out of style.


Madewell Kick Out Crop Jeans

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Madewell

Sold in standard, petite, tall and plus-sized versions, these cute cropped jeans are among Madewell’s biggest bestsellers.


J.Crew High-Rise Bootcut Jean in 2003 Super-Stretch

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J.Crew

While these super stretchy jeans might have 2003 in their name, they’re a truly timeless closet staple.


AG Jeans Farrah Boot Jeans

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AG Jeans

AG Jeans is another Hollywood hit, thanks to buzzy campaigns starring the likes of Gisele Bündchen and Emily Ratajkowski.


Frame The Arrow Jeans

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Frame

High-waist jeans high on your list? This chic Frame style comes in four colors: black, indigo, classic blue and light wash.


NYDJ Blake Slim Flared Jeans

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NYDJ

NYDJ’s stretchy styles have appeared on Oprah’s “Favorite Things” list.



Why Trust Page Six Style Shopping

This article was written by Hannah Southwick, Commerce Writer/Reporter for Page Six Style. Hannah spies deals on actually affordable celebrity-worn styles, puts Hollywood’s favorite labels to the test and finds the beauty products that keep stars red carpet-ready. She consults stylists and industry pros — including celebs themselves — for firsthand product recommendations, trend predictions and more. In addition to writing for Page Six since 2020, her work has been featured in USA Today and Parade.


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