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The pantsless fashion trend is here to stay with celebrities on and off red carpets rocking the stunning look. Actress Dakota Johnson was all smiles in the first shot since the news broke of her and Coldplay lead singer Chris Martin’s split after nearly eight years together. Photo: BACKGRID
1/77The pantsless fashion trend is here to stay with celebrities on and off red carpets rocking the stunning look. Actress Dakota Johnson was all smiles in the first shot since the news broke of her and Coldplay lead singer Chris Martin’s split after nearly eight years together. Photo: BACKGRID
The couple had been together for a long time — here there were pictured walking through Mumbai’s iconic Hanging Gardens in January. Photo: BACKGRID
2/77The couple had been together for a long time — here there were pictured walking through Mumbai’s iconic Hanging Gardens in January. Photo: BACKGRID
But Johnson didn’t appear to have a care in the world as she rocked the pantsless trend while leaving The Greenwich Hotel. Photo: BlayzenPhotos / BACKGRID
3/77But Johnson didn’t appear to have a care in the world as she rocked the pantsless trend while leaving The Greenwich Hotel. Photo: BlayzenPhotos / BACKGRID
Sydney Sweeney stepped out in New York serving office siren with a twist — no pants, no problem. Picture: Jose Perez/BACKGRID
4/77Sydney Sweeney stepped out in New York serving office siren with a twist — no pants, no problem. Picture: Jose Perez/BACKGRID
Matching bag, shades, and mile-long pins. Sydney proved power suiting works just fine without trousers. Picture BACKGRID
5/77Matching bag, shades, and mile-long pins. Sydney proved power suiting works just fine without trousers. Picture BACKGRID
Sydney turned heads again in a shimmering oversized blazer and brocade briefs. A true pantsless pro. Picture: Gotham/GC Images
6/77Sydney turned heads again in a shimmering oversized blazer and brocade briefs. A true pantsless pro. Picture: Gotham/GC Images
Sydney Sweeney strutted into the Miu Miu show at Paris Fashion Week serving retro cool in embellished micro shorts, sheer tights and an oversized blazer. Picture: Marc Piasecki/WireImage
7/77Sydney Sweeney strutted into the Miu Miu show at Paris Fashion Week serving retro cool in embellished micro shorts, sheer tights and an oversized blazer. Picture: Marc Piasecki/WireImage
Sabrina Carpenter brought business in the front, party in the back to The Met Gala, rocking a structured blazer body shirt with a dramatic train and sky-high heels. Picture: Jamie McCarthy/GETTY IMAGES
8/77Sabrina Carpenter brought business in the front, party in the back to The Met Gala, rocking a structured blazer body shirt with a dramatic train and sky-high heels. Picture: Jamie McCarthy/GETTY IMAGES
Sabrina turned the Met Gala into her own power play and proved she’s not afraid of a bold hemline. She was reportedly told by Met Gala co-chair Pharrell Williams she should go pantsless because of her short stature. Picture: Angela Weiss/AFP
9/77Sabrina turned the Met Gala into her own power play and proved she’s not afraid of a bold hemline. She was reportedly told by Met Gala co-chair Pharrell Williams she should go pantsless because of her short stature. Picture: Angela Weiss/AFP
Carpenter is no stranger to the look either, having showed off her leg at Louis Vuitton Menswear Spring/Summer 2025 show as part of Paris Fashion Week. Photo by Julien M. Hekimian/Getty Images
10/77Carpenter is no stranger to the look either, having showed off her leg at Louis Vuitton Menswear Spring/Summer 2025 show as part of Paris Fashion Week. Photo by Julien M. Hekimian/Getty Images
But Pharrell’s wife Helen Lasichanh also followed the advice, rocking the look at the 2025 Met Gala. Photo by Jamie McCarthy / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP
11/77But Pharrell’s wife Helen Lasichanh also followed the advice, rocking the look at the 2025 Met Gala. Photo by Jamie McCarthy / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP
Bella Hadid took the no-pants trend to the streets. Pairing briefs with a bomber, boots and a slice of New York’s finest. Icon behaviour. Picture: Gotham/GC Images
12/77Bella Hadid took the no-pants trend to the streets. Pairing briefs with a bomber, boots and a slice of New York’s finest. Icon behaviour. Picture: Gotham/GC Images
But Hadid is also no stranger, having strutted the catwalk during the Coperni Womenswear Fall/Winter 2022-2023 show in a barely there outfit. Photo by Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images
13/77But Hadid is also no stranger, having strutted the catwalk during the Coperni Womenswear Fall/Winter 2022-2023 show in a barely there outfit. Photo by Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images
Kristen Stewart brought edgy glam to the LA premiere of Love Lies Bleeding, rocking a daring body shirt, sheer tights and a nonchalant blazer throw. Picture: Emma McIntyre/Getty Images
14/77Kristen Stewart brought edgy glam to the LA premiere of Love Lies Bleeding, rocking a daring body shirt, sheer tights and a nonchalant blazer throw. Picture: Emma McIntyre/Getty Images
Kristen Stewart has full embraced the no pants trend, she gave vintage Chanel energy in this sharp-buttoned playsuit at the 78th Venice Film Festival. Picture: Marc Piasecki/Getty Images
15/77Kristen Stewart has full embraced the no pants trend, she gave vintage Chanel energy in this sharp-buttoned playsuit at the 78th Venice Film Festival. Picture: Marc Piasecki/Getty Images
Only Kristen Stewart could make knit underwear on the streets of NYC look like a high-fashion moment. Picture: Gotham/GC Images
16/77Only Kristen Stewart could make knit underwear on the streets of NYC look like a high-fashion moment. Picture: Gotham/GC Images
It’s not a new thing for Stewart either with this pic from back in 2021 on the red carpet of her film Spencer. Photo by MIGUEL MEDINA / AFP
17/77It’s not a new thing for Stewart either with this pic from back in 2021 on the red carpet of her film Spencer. Photo by MIGUEL MEDINA / AFP
She also rocked the look at the 2022 Oscars. Photo by ANGELA WEISS / AFP
18/77She also rocked the look at the 2022 Oscars. Photo by ANGELA WEISS / AFP
The move has been taking over the music industry with some of the biggest names in the game rocking the look. Taylor Swift attended the Republic Records MTV VMA 2022 after-party. Photo by Gotham/GC Images
19/77The move has been taking over the music industry with some of the biggest names in the game rocking the look. Taylor Swift attended the Republic Records MTV VMA 2022 after-party. Photo by Gotham/GC Images
And she rocked plenty of one-piece body suits on stage during her record-breaking Eras Tour. Photo: AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson, File
20/77And she rocked plenty of one-piece body suits on stage during her record-breaking Eras Tour. Photo: AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson, File
And another. Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for TAS Rights Management
21/77And another. Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for TAS Rights Management
And another. Photo by Gareth Cattermole/TAS24/Getty Images for TAS Rights Management
22/77And another. Photo by Gareth Cattermole/TAS24/Getty Images for TAS Rights Management
Similarly, the woman behind Brat Summer, Charli XCX is not afraid to show off what she’s got. This was after winning Artist of the Year, Song of the Year, Album of the Year and Dance Act during The 2025 BRIT Awards. Photo by John Phillips/Getty Images
23/77Similarly, the woman behind Brat Summer, Charli XCX is not afraid to show off what she’s got. This was after winning Artist of the Year, Song of the Year, Album of the Year and Dance Act during The 2025 BRIT Awards. Photo by John Phillips/Getty Images
And she did it again in this viral pic from Coachella alongside Troye Sivan, Lorde and Billie Eilish. Picture: Instagram
24/77And she did it again in this viral pic from Coachella alongside Troye Sivan, Lorde and Billie Eilish. Picture: Instagram
At the Met Gala, Charli continued the trend, wearing a see-through skirt to show off some leg. Photo by Jamie McCarthy / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP
25/77At the Met Gala, Charli continued the trend, wearing a see-through skirt to show off some leg. Photo by Jamie McCarthy / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP
The newcomers are equally loving the trend. Chappell Roan has often performed with either elaborate gowns or in barely there short shorts. Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images
26/77The newcomers are equally loving the trend. Chappell Roan has often performed with either elaborate gowns or in barely there short shorts. Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images
Chappell Roan showed some skin at the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards. Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images
27/77Chappell Roan showed some skin at the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards. Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images
And Chappell Roan at the Outside Lands Festival 2024, wearing the outfit she dons in the music video for Hot To Go. Photo: Steve Jennings/FilmMagic)
28/77And Chappell Roan at the Outside Lands Festival 2024, wearing the outfit she dons in the music video for Hot To Go. Photo: Steve Jennings/FilmMagic)
But Beyonce often performs with the pantless look as well. Photo by Alex Slitz / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / AFP
29/77But Beyonce often performs with the pantless look as well. Photo by Alex Slitz / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / AFP
And wouldn’t you if you were Beyonce? Here she was performing at halftime of the 2013 Super Bowl with her Destiny’s Child bandmates. Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images
30/77And wouldn’t you if you were Beyonce? Here she was performing at halftime of the 2013 Super Bowl with her Destiny’s Child bandmates. Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images
Beyonce wore $4000 Prada sequin hotpants for her husband Jay-Z's 54th birthday. Picture: Instagram/Beyonce
31/77Beyonce wore $4000 Prada sequin hotpants for her husband Jay-Z's 54th birthday. Picture: Instagram/Beyonce
And she hasn’t held back for her Cowboy Carter era. Photo: BLAIR CALDWELL
32/77And she hasn’t held back for her Cowboy Carter era. Photo: BLAIR CALDWELL
Or for celebrating Team USA.
33/77Or for celebrating Team USA.
Even a pregnant Rihanna shared the look at the Dior Womenswear Fall/Winter 2022/2023 show as part of Paris Fashion Week in March 2022. Photo by Stephane Cardinale – Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images
34/77Even a pregnant Rihanna shared the look at the Dior Womenswear Fall/Winter 2022/2023 show as part of Paris Fashion Week in March 2022. Photo by Stephane Cardinale – Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images
Doja Cat is also a fan of the look — at The Daily Front Row's 8th Annual Fashion Los Angeles Awards in April 2024. Photo by Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images
35/77Doja Cat is also a fan of the look — at The Daily Front Row's 8th Annual Fashion Los Angeles Awards in April 2024. Photo by Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images
Doja also looked great at the 2025 Met Gala. Photo by Dia Dipasupil / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP
36/77Doja also looked great at the 2025 Met Gala. Photo by Dia Dipasupil / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP
And Doja took a different spin on it at iHeartRadio's 102.7 KIIS FM Wango Tango in May. Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images
37/77And Doja took a different spin on it at iHeartRadio's 102.7 KIIS FM Wango Tango in May. Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images
Singer Camilla Cabello rocked this look at the BAFTAS. Photo: Instagram
38/77Singer Camilla Cabello rocked this look at the BAFTAS. Photo: Instagram
Lady Gaga put her own spin on it at her Chromatica Ball Summer Stadium Tour in 2022. Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Live Nation
39/77Lady Gaga put her own spin on it at her Chromatica Ball Summer Stadium Tour in 2022. Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Live Nation
Coi Leray turned heads at the 66th GRAMMYS in a barely-there body shirt and -high stilettos, accessorised with a lime green, fluffy jacket on the carpet. Picture: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images
40/77Coi Leray turned heads at the 66th GRAMMYS in a barely-there body shirt and -high stilettos, accessorised with a lime green, fluffy jacket on the carpet. Picture: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images
Lisa made a glam case for logo tights at the 2025 Met Gala, teaming a lace black blazer with a matching Louis Vuitton handbag and Pamela inspired updo. Picture: Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images
41/77Lisa made a glam case for logo tights at the 2025 Met Gala, teaming a lace black blazer with a matching Louis Vuitton handbag and Pamela inspired updo. Picture: Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images
Mrs Justin Bieber, Hailey Bieber was spotted walking down the street in an outfit leaving very little to the imagination. Photo: BACKGRID
42/77Mrs Justin Bieber, Hailey Bieber was spotted walking down the street in an outfit leaving very little to the imagination. Photo: BACKGRID
Hailey on her way to an afterparty after the Met Gala. Picture: BACKGRID
43/77Hailey on her way to an afterparty after the Met Gala. Picture: BACKGRID
And at the Met Gala – she kept the same style. Photo by Dia Dipasupil / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP
44/77And at the Met Gala – she kept the same style. Photo by Dia Dipasupil / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP
Actress/model Olivia Culpo at the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit new issue launch and model search winners celebration in 2018. Photo by David Becker/Getty Images for Wynn Nightlife
45/77Actress/model Olivia Culpo at the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit new issue launch and model search winners celebration in 2018. Photo by David Becker/Getty Images for Wynn Nightlife
The sheer dresses can’t hide the pantsless trend there Olivia Culpo. Photo by David Becker/Getty Images for Matter
46/77The sheer dresses can’t hide the pantsless trend there Olivia Culpo. Photo by David Becker/Getty Images for Matter
Wicked star Cynthia Erivo looked stunning at the 2025 Met Gala. Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue
47/77Wicked star Cynthia Erivo looked stunning at the 2025 Met Gala. Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue
Julia Fox served Wild West meets runway model as she attended Coachella in this jaw-dropping leather and lace-up look. Picture: Rachpoot/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images
48/77Julia Fox served Wild West meets runway model as she attended Coachella in this jaw-dropping leather and lace-up look. Picture: Rachpoot/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images
Brooklyn and Nicola Peltz Beckham matched in sharp suiting as they stepped out for the ethereal Cloud23 launch party. Picture: Stefanie Keenan/Getty Images
49/77Brooklyn and Nicola Peltz Beckham matched in sharp suiting as they stepped out for the ethereal Cloud23 launch party. Picture: Stefanie Keenan/Getty Images
Nicola Peltz leaves little to the imagination on a dinner date with her husband Brooklyn Beckham in 2023. Photo: BACKGRID
50/77Nicola Peltz leaves little to the imagination on a dinner date with her husband Brooklyn Beckham in 2023. Photo: BACKGRID
Anya Taylor-Joy at the Hollywood Walk of Fame Star Ceremony honouring her Mad Mad: Furiosaco-star Chris Hemsworth. Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images
51/77Anya Taylor-Joy at the Hollywood Walk of Fame Star Ceremony honouring her Mad Mad: Furiosaco-star Chris Hemsworth. Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images
Anya Taylor-Joy brought drama to the trend in Paris, pairing opera gloves with a sheer fringe skirt and a deadly stare that could cut glass. Picture: Stephane Cardinale/Getty Images
52/77Anya Taylor-Joy brought drama to the trend in Paris, pairing opera gloves with a sheer fringe skirt and a deadly stare that could cut glass. Picture: Stephane Cardinale/Getty Images
Anya Taylor-Joy isn’t afraid to show off her legs, and her fashion sense.
53/77Anya Taylor-Joy isn’t afraid to show off her legs, and her fashion sense.
Actress Lupita Nyong’o lit up at the Empire State Building while promoting A Quiet Place: Day One, serving power suit energy with a twist (no pants, just fishnets). Picture: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images
54/77Actress Lupita Nyong’o lit up at the Empire State Building while promoting A Quiet Place: Day One, serving power suit energy with a twist (no pants, just fishnets). Picture: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images
Actress Emma Corrin made a bold case for granny chic meets no-pants rebellion at Venice Film Festival in olive knitwear, sheer tights and brogues. Picture: John Phillips/Getty Images
55/77Actress Emma Corrin made a bold case for granny chic meets no-pants rebellion at Venice Film Festival in olive knitwear, sheer tights and brogues. Picture: John Phillips/Getty Images
Emma Corrin delivered tuxedo-core with a twist at The Crown finale, pairing a sharp white blazer with sheer floor-length tulle and knee-high boots. Picture: Lia Toby/Getty Images
56/77Emma Corrin delivered tuxedo-core with a twist at The Crown finale, pairing a sharp white blazer with sheer floor-length tulle and knee-high boots. Picture: Lia Toby/Getty Images
Willow Smith owned the red carpet at the GRAMMYS in a crystal-studded lingerie set and dramatic black coat, pairing bold glamour with sky-high platforms. Picture: Neilson Barnard/Getty Images
57/77Willow Smith owned the red carpet at the GRAMMYS in a crystal-studded lingerie set and dramatic black coat, pairing bold glamour with sky-high platforms. Picture: Neilson Barnard/Getty Images
Lisa Rinna turned rocked the pink carpet at the LA LGBT Center Gala, with a fierce power-shoulder blazer, sheer stockings, and no pants. Picture: Alberto Rodriguez/Getty Images
58/77Lisa Rinna turned rocked the pink carpet at the LA LGBT Center Gala, with a fierce power-shoulder blazer, sheer stockings, and no pants. Picture: Alberto Rodriguez/Getty Images
Naomi Campbell turned heads at Milan Fashion Week in a lace-up leather body shirt and thigh-high boots, bringing iconic supermodel energy to the Dsquared2 runway. Picture: Daniele Venturelli/WireImage
59/77Naomi Campbell turned heads at Milan Fashion Week in a lace-up leather body shirt and thigh-high boots, bringing iconic supermodel energy to the Dsquared2 runway. Picture: Daniele Venturelli/WireImage
Kendall Jenner’s 2023 Halloween outfit was perfection!
60/77Kendall Jenner’s 2023 Halloween outfit was perfection!
She’s not concerned about show off what she’s got on the red carpet either. Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images
61/77She’s not concerned about show off what she’s got on the red carpet either. Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images
Kendall Jenner attends Stuart Weitzman Spring Celebration 2019 in 2019. Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images for Stuart Weitzman
62/77Kendall Jenner attends Stuart Weitzman Spring Celebration 2019 in 2019. Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images for Stuart Weitzman
Emma Chamberlain served Matrix-core at GQ’s Men of the Year bash, rocking a leather blazer body shirt, sheer tights, and super-sized sunnies. Picture: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images
63/77Emma Chamberlain served Matrix-core at GQ’s Men of the Year bash, rocking a leather blazer body shirt, sheer tights, and super-sized sunnies. Picture: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images
Emma Chamberlain attends the Valentino Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2023/2024 show in 2023. Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images
64/77Emma Chamberlain attends the Valentino Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2023/2024 show in 2023. Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images
This might not be pantsless but it’s almost the exact opposite from Emma Chamberlain — pantsfull dare we say?!? Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images
65/77This might not be pantsless but it’s almost the exact opposite from Emma Chamberlain — pantsfull dare we say?!? Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images
Billie Piper brought boardroom drama to the Scoop premiere, pairing pinstripes with sheer tights and a peek of polka dots. Picture: Eamonn M. McCormack/Getty Images
66/77Billie Piper brought boardroom drama to the Scoop premiere, pairing pinstripes with sheer tights and a peek of polka dots. Picture: Eamonn M. McCormack/Getty Images
Billie Piper at the 2025 BAFTA Television Awards. Photo by Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images
67/77Billie Piper at the 2025 BAFTA Television Awards. Photo by Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images
Singer-songwriter, record producer and actor Chloe Bailey, who goes by the stage name Chlöe, isn't afraid of showing off her legs either. Photo: Instagram
68/77Singer-songwriter, record producer and actor Chloe Bailey, who goes by the stage name Chlöe, isn't afraid of showing off her legs either. Photo: Instagram
Former Orange is the New Black star Laverne Cox also reps the trend. Photo by Manoli Figetakis / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP
69/77Former Orange is the New Black star Laverne Cox also reps the trend. Photo by Manoli Figetakis / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP
Laverne Cox at the 2019 Casamigos Halloween Party. Photo by Michael Kovac/Getty Images for Casamigos
70/77Laverne Cox at the 2019 Casamigos Halloween Party. Photo by Michael Kovac/Getty Images for Casamigos
And on the Grammys red carpet. Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images
71/77And on the Grammys red carpet. Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images
Reality TV star Paige DeSorbo went to Variety’s 40 most powerful women in reality TV with a skirt that was hardly covered up. Photo: Instagram
72/77Reality TV star Paige DeSorbo went to Variety’s 40 most powerful women in reality TV with a skirt that was hardly covered up. Photo: Instagram
American singer-songwriter Kelsea Ballerini went the more subtle look. Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for Michael Kors
73/77American singer-songwriter Kelsea Ballerini went the more subtle look. Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for Michael Kors
New Zealand model Georgia Fowler at the 2022 GQ Men Of The Year Awards. Photo by Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images
74/77New Zealand model Georgia Fowler at the 2022 GQ Men Of The Year Awards. Photo by Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images
US model Lourdes Leon attended the 2023 Victoria's Secret New York Fashion Week kick-off event with almost nothing on. Photo by ANGELA WEISS / AFP
75/77US model Lourdes Leon attended the 2023 Victoria's Secret New York Fashion Week kick-off event with almost nothing on. Photo by ANGELA WEISS / AFP
She was similarly undressed at the Saint Laurent Menswear Fall-Winter 2025/2026 show as part of Paris Fashion Week in January. Photo: BACKGRID
76/77She was similarly undressed at the Saint Laurent Menswear Fall-Winter 2025/2026 show as part of Paris Fashion Week in January. Photo: BACKGRID
Miss Universe Australia 2020 winner Maria Thattil attended the 2022 ARIA Awards wearing very little. Photo by Wendell Teodoro/Getty Images
77/77Miss Universe Australia 2020 winner Maria Thattil attended the 2022 ARIA Awards wearing very little. Photo by Wendell Teodoro/Getty Images
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