The New Pants Trend Fashion People Are Overlooking Jeans For

We're just a month into 2024, but we already have the intel on the denim alternative that fashion people are setting aside their jeans for. It takes a lot, but every so often something comes along that makes us completely overlook our beloved denim. In the past that's looked like a glorious skirt trend or a chic pair of trousers, but no matter what form a jeans alt comes in, it has some large shoes to fill. Right now, it's none other than corduroy pants that are going head-to-head with our go-to jeans, and once you see the level of effortlessness and chill they bring, you might just find yourself reaching for a pair, too.

In fact, there's never been a better time to swap your blues for some cords—denim brands have started released corduroy versions of their most popular jean silhouettes, from The Row and their viral Eglitta Jeans to Levi's popular Baggy Dad Jeans and plenty more options in between. On the 2024 runways, we've spotted standout corduroy pant looks in Loewe's and Fendi's menswear collections, providing even more styling inspiration for the look. Up ahead, discover the corduroy pants trend that fashion people are replacing their jeans with and, as always, shop the most popular pairs on the market.

Corduroys in rich shades of espresso and chocolate brown are what's bubbling up the most right now, and they play so well with the neutrals you're probably already wearing on repeat.

On Loewe's spring 2024 runway, corduroy pants with dramatically high waistlines dominated. Extreme rises aside, the styling ideas are worth copying into your late winter-early spring rotation.

Proof that you can absolutely make a 1:1 swap with pair of brown corduroys. Styling an on-trend red sweater looks just as good here as it does with classic blue jeans.

Fendi's fall 2024 menswear collection included a number of corduroy trousers that were flawlessly paired with jewel tones like emerald and burgundy.

Corduroys are the ideal base to cool wardrobe staples like white tee and V-neck sweaters. As for footwear, well, loafers, sneakers, and boots are all fair game.

If you want to get a tad more creative, add a pop of color through a bright sweater. Candy-colored pink is a great contrast to chestnut brown cords.

Much like they've done with jeans all last year, fashion people are adding a cool belt to their corduroys for an even more 2024 spin.

Wear one with your go-to tee and blazer and call it a day. Easy as that.