All the Western celebs are wearing them lately! The silk boxing shorts Zendaya wore to a New York party are a total must-have for this summer
The one pair I’m dying to try this season!
Key takeaways
- Zendaya attended a Louis Vuitton 2027 Cruise after-party in New York, showcasing a fresh summer look.
- Moving away from traditional denim, bright yellow silk boxing shorts with a double-waistband design took center stage.
- This sporty trend traces back to the 1990s, and pairing it with a leather jacket and heels can balance its casual feel.
As temperatures rise, are you starting to switch over to your summer wardrobe too? When it comes to summer bottoms, if your first thought is still the denim shorts you’ve worn for several seasons, this year might be the time to be a little bolder. Silk boxing shorts have recently taken the European and American fashion scene by storm, and this piece personally modeled by Zendaya will definitely give you a fresh perspective on summer dressing.
Zendaya recently attended the after-party for the Louis Vuitton 2027 Cruise collection show in New York, bringing a runway look straight into real life. Styled by renowned stylist Law Roach, she skipped the usual party dress for a pair of bright yellow silk boxing shorts.
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The shorts have a particularly distinctive design: a ribbed waistband and layered details create the illusion of wearing two pairs of shorts. To balance the casual feel of the bottom half, she layered on a black leather bomber jacket and wore gray pointed-toe heels. Who knew the collision of sporty style and high fashion could create such a chic spark?
The stylish intersection of sporty elements and high fashion
Wearing boxing shorts to a party may sound a little crazy, yet it’s this summer’s most popular mixed-and-matched formula. Louis Vuitton women’s artistic director Nicolas Ghesquière incorporated plenty of competitive-sports inspiration into the 2027 Cruise collection, from Monogram boxing gloves to heels shaped like soccer cleats, all conveying a strong sense of energy. The combination of athletic shorts and heels can actually be traced back to 1990s retro style. This seemingly conflicting pairing breaks with the conventions of traditional party dressing, allowing women to enjoy dressing up while still feeling relaxed and comfortable.
The summer shorts trend even Hailey Bieber is wearing
Zendaya isn’t the only one: this trend, a departure from traditional denim shorts, has already spread across major fashion weeks.
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At Saint Laurent’s Spring/Summer 2026 show in Paris, Hailey Bieber and singer Charli XCX showed a similar approach to styling. They chose shorts with delicate lace trim, pairing them with color-block windbreakers, sheer tights, and polished heels. Their looks had a little less of the athletic feel of Zendaya’s bright yellow boxing shorts, yet conveyed the same relaxed sense of style.
We’re often torn between comfort and style, yet silk boxing shorts are lightweight and easy to put on and take off, while their lustrous fabric lends a touch of understated luxury, solving just that problem. If you’re looking to add something new to your wardrobe this summer, try putting those heavy denim shorts aside for now. Start with a style featuring sporty elements or lace details, then pair it with a trusty pair of heels from your closet. Once you try it, you’ll be hooked.
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