Mini-Short Summer: Charli XCX, Zoe Kravitz, and Indie Brands Champion Teeny-Tiny Shorts
A trend for ultra-short shorts is being spearheaded by Charli XCX, Zoe Kravitz, Hailey Bieber, and Kristen Stewart, moving away from the popularity of bermudas and board shorts. In Los Angeles, Charli XCX showcased her album 'Music, Fashion, Film' in an all-black ensemble featuring a Paloma Wool top, black buttoned mini-shorts, a Saint Laurent Niki tote, shield sunglasses, and Studio Alessia mules. Her signature style includes R and M Leathers Tammy shorts, vibrant pink Fernanda Castro shorts, and ruffled mini bloomers by Kyriacos, complemented by Fidan Novruzova boots and crop tops, all curated by stylist Chris Horan. Zoe Kravitz opts for sporty shorts with raglan tops and graphic tees, while Hailey Bieber pairs hers with loafers, socks, and an oversized leather jacket. Kristen Stewart adds a punk twist to Chanel tweed sets with her shorts. Indie labels like Fruity Booty, founded by Hattie Tennant and creative director Jazz Mignone, offer gingham swim-shorts, and Many Many Clothes features retro seaside styles. Nii HAi, established by Rosie Williams, specializes in playful tiny bottoms, while Oddli provides cotton mini-shorts in various colors, complete with buttoned pockets and Birkin-esque tops. The mini-short phenomenon embraces a range of personal styles, from retro-gym aesthetics to bold textures.
Key facts
- Charli XCX wore an all-black look with a Paloma Wool top and black buttoned mini-shorts in Los Angeles.
- Charli XCX's short-shorts are a signature of her 'brat' era, including R and M Leathers Tammy shorts.
- Stylist Chris Horan curates Charli XCX's looks.
- Zoe Kravitz styles sporty shorts with raglan tops and graphic tees.
- Hailey Bieber styles short-shorts with loafers, socks, and an oversized leather jacket.
- Kristen Stewart subverts Chanel tweed sets with punked-up shorts.
- Fruity Booty is a London-based intimates brand founded by Hattie Tennant with creative director Jazz Mignone.
- Nii HAi is a London brand founded by Rosie Williams that produces itty-bitty bottoms.
Entities
Artists
- Charli XCX
- Zoe Kravitz
- Hailey Bieber
- Kristen Stewart
- Jane Birkin
- Alexa Chung
- Chloe Sevigny
- Harry Styles
- Chris Horan
- Hattie Tennant
- Jazz Mignone
- Rosie Williams
Institutions
- Paloma Wool
- Saint Laurent
- Studio Alessia
- R and M Leathers
- Fernanda Castro
- Kyriacos
- Fidan Novruzova
- Fruity Booty
- Many Many Clothes
- Nii HAi
- Oddli
- Chanel
Locations
- Los Angeles
- United States
- London
- United Kingdom
- Sifnos
- Greece