There's no denying what a huge driving force the Kardashian family has become for the fashion industry. On Instagram alone, they have over 380 million followers between the five sisters, all of whom are waiting to catch on to the next big trend. Fashion designers have taken notice, too. Even if they're not walking the runway (we're looking at you, Kendall!), the sisters are consistently front-and-center during Fashion Week, close with huge designers like Marc Jacobs, and even own their own clothing and makeup lines. Like it or not, the Kardashians are a modern day fashion dynasty. Read on for the hottest fashion trends started by the Kardashians.
Bodycon clothing
If there was only one trend we could forever thank the Kardashians for making popular, it's tight, body-conforming clothing. From dresses and bodysuits to tight jeans and pencil skirts, the Kardashian sisters are notorious for wearing clothes that accentuate their bodies. And as fashion blogger Amanda Maxwell told me, "with their famous curves, it's no wonder that they want to show them off!"
When Kim Kardashian first shot to fame in 2007, the women's fashion scene included things like denim skirts with leggings and those tiny little vests over t-shirts (yeah, remember those?). But, as documented by Us Weekly, Kim's never been shy when it comes to showing off her best assets — she consistently gravitates toward clothing that's "form fitting while accentuating her waist," Megan Moran, owner and wardrobe stylist at The Style Foundry, described to me. These days, every part of the fashion industry is saturated with bodycon clothing. "These dresses have gone from being sold at Wolford only to target racks," says Maxwell. "They have become the most styled accessory in the past year."
Bodysuits (yes, those stylish onesies that make going to the bathroom a nightmare) are one example of this, which Miami fashion stylist Lauren Malacsina told me the Kardashian sisters started wearing way back in 2014. "Kim K was wearing the solid body suits under suits and paired with ripped boyfriend jeans," Malacsina says. Today, bodysuits are everywhere from high fashion runways to the sale rack at Forever 21.
Sheer tops
Back in June of 2016, Kendall Jenner made headlines when she hit the streets of New York City wearing an incredibly sheer top. While this trend of see-through, free-the-nipple clothing appeared on the runways the season prior, it had yet to become mainstream — but Kendall was all about it. "I just like showing my nipples through some of my outfits," she told People. "There's something understated, yet sexy about it." Fast fashion (and those who wear it, AKA most of us) quickly caught on. Sheer tops and bodysuits are a wardrobe staple, often worn with colorful pasties over the breasts.
