On Trend Now - Cycling Shorts

Saddle up because cycling shorts are officially a major trend for 2018. Forget mainstream athleisure, cycling shorts are the number one garment of choice in order to dress the part this season. Championed initially by Kanye's brand Yeezy, the popularity of such shorts continued to grow with countless more fashion brands designing modern versions of the classic sportswear apparel in materials such as leather. Chanel even went one step further and delivered a pair with embellished palm motifs. Lets make no mistakes here, this is not exactly the most flattering of trend...if anything its the complete opposite. I mean how many people actually look good in lycra? But this is fashion that we are talking about, so the above doesn't even really matter. If its 'on trend' people will still want to wear it. Kim K, and sisters, have been loving this look for the past 18 months or so and regularly team cycle shorts with tight cami's and a pair of heels. If you ask me, that is taking this trend one step to far. Remember, these are the Kardashians we are talking about, so the mainstream rules of supposed 'daywear' do not necessarily apply. Would you want to walk down Oxford Street in a pair of skin tight cycle shorts, styled in the same way as Kim?...most likely the answer would be no. There is, however, a more elegant way to wear such shorts. Team with a tailored jacket or cashmere knit sweater, in black or grey, for a sophisticated take on the trend. Key Designers: Dion Lee, Chloe, Alexander Wang and MSGM.