ARE FLARES ALREADY THE BIGGEST TROUSER TREND OF 2018?

We are less than a fortnight into 2018 and stylish A-listers already have a new trouser trend on their radar. And sure, while pants aren't exactly a summer wardrobe staple, our northern hemisphere counterparts are all reaching for their bell bottoms right now, offering a valuable insight into what we can expect for the year ahead.

Overnight, Meghan Markle made her first royal appearance of the year wearing a pair of slick ebony flares. At the same time, Gigi Hadid stepped out half way across the world wearing a super-slim take on the same silhouette. But they're not the only stars donning the fluted pant.

Since fashion month a slew of stylish A-listers are swapping out their skinny jeans for the vintage style. From Kaia Gerber's subtle take on the trend to Victoria Beckham's loose-fitting rendition and Kate Moss's exaggerated ankle grazers, there is no single way to wear this trend.

Here, a handful of ways to wear the look in 2018, plus an edit of on-trend pieces to shop.

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Kaia Gerber

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Victoria Beckham

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Kate Moss

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Alexa Chung

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