Olivia Adams – Senior Editor

Barrel-leg jeans are officially the denim shape of Spring Summer 2025 and, thankfully, they are far more wearable than you might think. Their bold, curved silhouette – which is also usually high-waisted – has chameleonic properties; it’s a cut that can look both relaxed and sophisticated, vintage yet modern, dressed up and pared down. Explore our full selection of women’s barrel-leg jeans, and read on to see how we’ll be wearing Theory’s take this season and beyond.

What are barrel-leg jeans?

“Also known as ‘balloon’ and ‘horseshoe’ jeans, barrel-leg jeans have a wide leg that tapers in towards the ankle, creating a bow-like shape”

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