“The Disney-loving child in me is so excited,” I wrote. “I’m literally getting goosebumps just watching the castle.” My friends agreed — we confessed our enduring affection and nostalgia for the happiest place on earth, with its stories and characters. But it wasn’t Disney alone that we were excited about — it was Coperni. The Parisian brand chose Disneyland for a three-part runway show, which started with a childhood-themed first act chock-full of princess-y ruffles, ballerina pinks, and floral prints. 

But then came the villains — and the show somersaulted into adulthood. Dark, mysterious, and clad in all black, these were the kinds of characters the adult me could get behind. Along with ultra-flared denim, head-to-toe leather, and horns aplenty, we also saw the quirky (and admittedly, totally impractical) one-legged silhouette. Models walked down the runway with one leg in and one leg out of their pants and pantyhose. “I’m officially only wearing one stocking this season,” my friend texted us. Same, girl. I was determined to recreate the look.

One-legged trousers are hardly a new trend. Before Coperni (and even before Bottega Veneta and Louis Vuitton, who also recently showed the style on their runways), several brands were cutting one-legged silhouettes as part of their collections. I first discovered them back in 2020, during the height of the pandemic and stay-at-home orders, when I found myself with too much time on my hands. I remember compulsively scrolling and hunting for unusual pieces designed with a lighthearted mood. My attention snagged on a pair of asymmetrical, one-legged pants by Korean label Pushbutton. (Here I am wearing the look!)

Almost two years later, the silhouette appeared on the runways of several designers like Maryam Nassir Zadeh, Puppets and Puppets, and Eckhaus Latta. And now, after another two-year gap, we saw it resurface, thanks to Coperni. Will it stick? I doubt it — but there’s no harm in taking advantage of the trend and having fun with it while it’s cool and top of mind. Skeptics, cynics, and grumblers be damned. 

More than the pants themselves, what made the doors of my mind fling open were the one-legged stockings. Since I’d already done the pants thing, I decided to focus on the hosiery. Normally, I don’t wear pantyhose often; certain fabrics make my skin crawl, and nylon is one of them. But I did have an old pair somewhere in the back of my sock drawer that was just awaiting its moment. (Don’t have stockings? A pair of thigh-high stay-ups will do the trick.) Before you bristle at the thought of hacking up your trusty nylons, I’m here to assure you that no tights were hurt in the making of this look.

Now, onto the skirt. Mimicking the one-legged, asymmetrical silhouette, this wool- and cotton-blend skirt by Andersson Bell felt like the perfect fit. Instead of a gradually sloping high-low hem cut, there’s a choppy, more angular construction to this piece — very characteristic of the brand’s eclectic and elusive spirit. (The Seoul-born collective, founded in 2014 by Dohun Kim, creates garments by filtering Scandinavian design principles through a Korean street-style lens.) I wore my one-legged stockings on the side with the longer panel and loved how it served as an extension of the fabric. Black heels, which further elongated the leg, were a no-brainer. 

A little leg, a little midriff. An abbreviated, bold-shouldered blazer can add some edge to any look — and that’s exactly what I was going for. This crisply tailored number by Australian label Acler felt like just the right amount of oversized and just the right length of “cropped.” In fact, I’d be hard-pressed to find an outfit this blazer doesn’t complement. From a pared-back white tank and jeans ensemble to a sparkly gown ready for a night out, I’ve worn this unbelievably versatile blazer with damn near everything. 

Then, the finishing touch: a go-big-or-go-home pair of sunglasses by Tbilisi-based Davidsnow. I wore them earlier this year at Copenhagen Fashion Week, and it’s still one of my favorite, most beloved pieces. The wrap-around spikes paired nicely with the skirt’s silver-tone hardware, acting as a playful exclamation point for the whole outfit. Want to recreate the look? Find out where to shop each item in this outfit by clicking on the pieces below.