This is the mini skirt that street stylers swear by

Mini skirts have been an unmissable trend in 2022. But there's one style in particular that stands out from the rest, and it is playfully pleated. This particular take on the mini, while clearly defined, has been reimagined in a myriad of ways across the autumn / winter runways. At Balmain, a black iteration is given a glam-rock edge with gold hardware and leather layers. Maria Grazia Chiuri's Christian Dior sees asymmetric hemlines paired with laced up waists and sporty elements. Kiko Kostadinov offers white airy styles fit for the tennis court, while Ports 1961 layered thigh-skimming pleated leather.

But Miu Miu is the true mastermind behind the seismic shift towards the pleated mini skirt. First, the brand shook things up with cut-off tailored skirts featuring carefully placed box-pleats in its spring / summer collection – spotted on a whole slew of street stylers at the shows. For the autumn / winter season the short-short hemlines continues, only now adhering more to a retort sports motif, with the crispy white pleated skirts conjuring tennis connotations.

So whether denim, leather, or retro sportswear, the street stylers agree on two things: shorter hemlines and flirty pleats makes the perfect mini. Below, let their cropped hemlines, pleated to perfection, inspire your leggy looks this summer.