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'Stop looking. I've found the cool-girl jeans everyone will be wearing next.'

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You know what it's like when you find that pair of jeans — you never want to take them off.

Case in point: when Hailey Bieber stepped out with Zoë Kravitz for a sashimi date at LA restaurant Sushi Park recently, I couldn't help but notice Hailey's jeans.

They were mid-rise, with a classic blue wash, a straight leg and slight crop at the ankle. She wore them with a leather aviator jacket.

We don't publish paparazzi photos on Mamamia, but Hailey was seen in the same jeans while celebrating her birthday in November:

Hailey Bieber wears Levi's 501 jeans on her birthday.Hailey Bieber wears Levi's 501 jeans on her birthday. Image: Instagram @haileybieber.

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The rhode beauty founder also wore them in October with a faux fur jacket and heels. I've done a bit of sleuthing, and it turns out Hailey is addicted to her vintage Levi's 501's, a cult style that's trending once again (but never really goes out of fashion).

For a few months now, we've been hearing about the incoming revival of the "cigarette jean", a straight-leg silhouette that's got a distinctly '90s feel.

It's not quite skinny, but skims the leg. And thanks to the cropped cut, there's no pooling of fabric at the ankles and — for the shorter gals like me — no need to cuff.

Side note, are skinny jeans really due for a comeback? We discuss. Post continues below.


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Hailey is styled by Dani Michelle, who also takes care of the wardrobes of Kendall Jenner, Daisy Edgar-Jones and Rosie Huntington Whiteley.

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Just last week, the LA-based stylist posted photos of Edgar-Jones in a very similar pair of jeans to Hailey's, so it's safe to say this cut is on the cool-girl radar.

Other celeb fans include Dakota Johnson, Jennifer Lawrence, Emma Roberts and Alexa Chung.

Daisy Edgar Jones wears straight leg blue jeans, styled by Dani MichelleDaisy Edgar Jones wears straight leg blue jeans, styled by Dani Michelle. Image: Instagram @danimichelle.

If it's good enough for Alexa Chung, it's good enough for us! Image: Instagram @alexachung.

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Our lifestyle writer Annaliese Todd just got herself a pair in this cut from denim brand Neuw, the Nico Straight Jean, and said she's lost count of the compliments.

"These have officially claimed the top spot in my denim rotation," she says.

"They've got that authentic 90s soul but with a fit that's actually flattering. I'm constantly getting asked where I got them! They're the ultimate multi-tasker: I can throw on some flats for a polished daytime look or dress them up with heels for a night out. Total wardrobe staple."

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Straight leg blue jeans are trending now.Annaliese wears the Neuw Nico Straight jeans in Passenger. Image: Supplied.

Invested? Same! I've found seven options to shop now ahead of autumn.

Shop straight leg blue jeans.

Levi's 501 Original Jeans, $159.95.

Levi's 501 jeans.Image: Levi's.

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Rollas LouLou Straight Jean, $169.95.

Rollas Loulou straight jean.Image: Rollas.

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Levi's Ribcage Straight. Ankle Jeans, $159.95.

Levi's Ribcage jeans.Image: The Iconic.

City Chic Harley Fit Dani Straight Leg Jean, $99.95.

City Chic straight leg jeans.Image: City Chic.

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Neuw Nico Straight jeans, $199.95.

Neuw straight leg jeans.Image: Neuw.

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MNG matilda Mid Rise Straight Jeans, $79.95.

MNG straight leg jeans.Image: MNG.

Target Petites Straight Cut Denim Jeans, $50.

Target Petites straight leg jeans.Image: Target.

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For more helpful style advice and shopping recommendations, subscribe to the weekly Nothing to Wear Substack, listen to the Nothing to Wear podcast or watch Nothing to Wear on YouTube.

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Feature image: Instagram @danimichelle.

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