Looking back, black sneakers were *the* sneakers of the early- to mid-2020s, with the Adidas Samba leading the charge. Everyone wore them—with jeans, knee-length skirts, trousers, and more. And many still are. But fashion trends tend to shift at the start of a new year, and black sneakers risk falling victim to 2027’s changing of the guard. The only way to guarantee that yours will still look relevant in a few months? Wear them with a pop of color, specifically fuchsia, and cropped drawstring pants à la Zoë Kravitz. Suddenly, your black sneakers won’t look dated. In fact, you’ll look more up-to-date than ever.
For context, Kravitz was spotted wearing the somewhat dated sneaker color trend on the set of her upcoming film Die Alive, which has already resulted in plenty of save-worthy outfits. Her character donned a pair of black Adidas Sambas styled with cropped drawstring pants, a fuchsia-colored crewneck sweatshirt, and a car coat. The look was finished off with Prada’s Re-Edition 1995 bag and a red knit scarf. Unlike some wardrobes for the big screen, Kravitz’s character clearly has relatable style and an eye for dressing in a cool, casual, and modern way. Her sneaker styling is proof of that.
On Zoë Kravitz: Prada bag; Adidas Samba OG Sneakers ($100)
The trick is to style your black sneakers with other trends that are extremely “right now.” Fuchsia is a color that’s only just entering the style set’s periphery, but soon, it’ll be the next big thing. By wearing the rising color trend with black sneakers, the shoe style people are starting to feel fatigued with instantly becomes exciting again. The same goes for drawstring pants, and specifically, versions like J.Crew’s Luna Pants and Leset’s Kyoto Pants, which have a slightly cropped length and a subtle barrel leg. Celebs like Jennifer Lawrence and Kaia Gerber have been spotted in the style, and now that Kravitz has been added to that list, there’s no telling what level of popularity this pant style will reach next.
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