Flares are back! 1970s staple flourishing on catwalks and high street

From Dua Lipa to Claudia Winkleman, 'comfortable but trendy' flared trousers and leggings are everywhere The return of 1970s-inspired fashion will not come as a surprise to anyone who spent the summer wearing tie-dye, crochet and carrying a straw basket bag - albeit only to the local park. But flares - a 70s staple - had previously taken a backseat to fashion's infatuation with tinted aviators, crop tops and clogs. That is, until now. In the past week alone, the model Kaia Gerber and the singer ...