Katie Holmes also succumbs to the barrel jean, which is known to be difficult to wear

Spotted on the streets of New York, the American actress offers us a real style lesson by brilliantly mastering the barrel jean, a sharp piece that can be difficult to adopt.

Katie Holmes likes to add a touch of boldness to her timeless style of many basics. She excels in the art of taming controversial trends and making them desirable thanks to simple but terribly effective combinations. After bringing the skinny and the legging back into fashion , the actress is now tackling the very famous barrel jean . With its loose and rounded cut at the legs, evoking the curves of a barrel – hence its name in English – this voluminous model can be intimidating. However, Katie Holmes proves once again her talent for taming the most cutting-edge pieces. Spotted on the streets of New York, she displays a mastered casual look, highlighting this bold denim cut. She pairs her wide barrel jeans with a slightly oversized gray sweater, a blue and white polka dot scarf tied elegantly around her neck, and a pair of white sneakers. A perfect demonstration of his fashion mantra: no fuss, the barrel jean is sufficient in itself, enhanced by sober pieces that let it shine.

Barrel jeans, the new star of denim?

Among the denim trends of the year , the barrel jean stands out as one of the most prominent models, although it is still timidly adopted on the street. With its loose and rounded balloon-style cut, it caused a sensation on the catwalks of Alaïa, Acne Studios and Jacquemus . But this bold silhouette is still struggling to make its mark on everyday life… at least until now. Because in 2025, celebrities seem ready to convince us to adopt it. If Katie Holmes is announced as one of its best ambassadors, she is not alone in defending this trend. Julianne Moore recently opted for a total denim look by pairing barrel jeans with a structured denim jacket and openwork pumps, thus playing the Canadian Tuxedo card. Jennifer Lopez , for her part, makes it a key piece in her wardrobe by pairing it with casual wool sweaters and fur-lined boots. Following in the footsteps of baggy jeans, barrel jeans seem set to win the hearts of fashionistas.