If you’ve spent any time on TikTok recently then you might have heard whispers that so many fashion trends from the 2010s are back. Shocking, I know. Even I didn’t believe it at first. But then I started looking out for signs, and almost instantly, they fell into my lap.
Thankfully, I’m not quite talking about the stretchy peplum tops that dominated the decade. Rather, I’ve seen some far more subtle but highly impactful Noughties trends that many of us used to reach for work their way back around. My favourite of which is without a doubt the jean belt.
Securing itself around the hips of fashion people everywhere, all of a sudden, jean belts are back like they never left. Adding a point of interest to a casual denim outfit, this oftentimes leather accessory can entirely elevate a look. Subtle yet impactful—as, in my opinion, all of the best accessories are—I’ve come back to the outfit-enhancing potential of a jean belt.
While it might feel like belts have re-entered the spotlight overnight, I believe the revival owes much to Khaite’s fan-favourite Benny belt. Crafted from sleek leather with uniform stud detailing and a simple buckle closure, this statement piece became a modern icon since its introduction in 2023. Over the past two years, it’s ballooned in popularity among influencers and style enthusiasts alike, and its momentum shows no sign of slowing down.
