Stray Kids' I.N Cosigns Carpenter Jeans as the Perfect Cargo Pants Alternative

The members of Stray Kids might be busy on the road with their <dominATE> world tour, but that's not stopping them from serving off-duty looks. The latest one comes courtesy of maknae on top I.N and features a more subtle take on the cargo pants trend.

Though we have seen I.N rocking cargo pants not once but twice in the past, it looks like the star has decided to hang up the multi-pocketed pants for the summer of 2025 and embrace another utilitarian style instead: Carpenter pants.

Over on Instagram, I.N recently posted a photo dump posing in front of ads from his latest Bottega Veneta campaign — ICYMI: he was officially unveiled as the brand's newest ambassador in January — and he did so rocking an-all black look featuring dark gray carpenter jeans with a blue tab.

As a faithful ambassador, I.N completed his look with a couple of accent touches by Bottega Veneta — namely, a pair of Made in Japan Intreciatto sunglasses and a matching cross-body that retails for a whopping $4000.

For a bit of high and low, he opted to spotlight two Korean brands in the rest of his 'fit elements, rocking a graphic shirt with a guitar print from Andersson Bell and a quippy trucker hat from the brand Teket.

Just last month, I.N cosigned the Converse All-Star Chuck Taylors as the sneaker of the summer wearing a white pair and he doubled down on the choice with his new 'fit, opting for a classic black pair instead to keep the monochrome vibes.

If you've always felt intimidated by the idea of cargo pants but want to have a little bit more fun with your jeans this summer, consider taking a page from I.N's book and adding some carpenter pants to your wardrobe.

Carhartt WIP, a brand I.N had also previously cosigned, is known for having a wide variety of carpenter pants up for grabs, both in double and single knee options. Other heritage workwear brands like Dickies and Levi's also have plenty of options and, thanks to their trendy spin, there are also more affordable options by other retailers like Zara and Urban Outfitters available right now. However, since it is a classic style, make sure to check your local thrift stores too to see what's lying around!

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