Katie Holmes Just Styled the Chic Trouser Colour Trend I Spotted All Over Milan’s Streets This Weekend

If, like me, you’ve been keeping a close eye on Katie Holmes’ style evolution, you’ll know she’s the queen of a capsule wardrobe. Loyal to the pieces she invests in, she’s often seen reworking favourites throughout the same month or across seasons. A conscious dresser with an eye for timeless staples, when Katie Holmes decides to embrace a trend, you can bet it’s one worth paying attention to.

This weekend in New York, Holmes stepped out in her signature understated style: a simple black coat paired with her trusty white Autry trainers—the exact pair I’ve already spotted her wearing on repeat. But this time, there was a twist. Skipping her usual blue jeans, she selected a vivid pair of bright red trousers instead.

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With their bold hue and wide-leg cut, the trousers injected a fresh pop of colour into her casual outfit. Interestingly, Holmes isn’t the only one leaning into this vibrant shade right now. Across the Atlantic in Milan, a wave of fashion insiders attending Men’s Fashion Week seemed to be echoing her style playbook, gravitating towards the same daring red trousers.

The Milanese style set took cues from Holmes’ pairing of black layers but also experimented with tonal looks, teaming their trousers with creamy neutrals or other red pieces for a high-impact effect.

It’s no surprise that this trend is flourishing right now—after all, the red colour trend has been steadily building momentum over the past few seasons. First thriving in the form of red shoes and red cardigans, it was only a matter of time until the red trouser trend enjoyed its moment in the sun, and as we wriggle out for winter’s tight grip and move towards the sunny days of spring, this vibrant trouser trend feels like the perfect burst of joy and colour to usher in the new season.

Set to emerge as a key trend this spring, high street and designer labels are already rife with the growing trend. From H&M’s smart style, to Jil Sander’s elegant pair, read on to discover our edit of the best red trousers below.