The jeans 'Zizou' wore upon officially returning to the Real Madrid bench drew massive intrigue, becoming a social media highlight of the evening.
It was the football world's big news this week: after ten months of well-deserved rest, Zinédine Zidane agreed to resume coaching Real Madrid, the club he left on May 31 after securing a third straight Champions League title. The Merengues hosted a high-profile press conference on Monday, March 11, where the former French No. 10 reaffirmed his deep bond with the White House and outlined reasons for this unexpected comeback.
Yet amid an otherwise perfect night for Real supporters, one detail electrified fashion circles: Zidane's jeans. Ultra-slim, faded with strategic rips and capped by hems rising to mid-calf.
Online reactions poured in—outraged, amused, or both (check the video at the top of the article). The 'fashion faux pas' sparked global buzz, with outlets like The Guardian pondering if Zidane's 'visible from space' hems had sealed slim jeans' fate for men.
GQ dug into the story, tracing the jeans to Dsquared2—a brand famed for its meticulously crafted denim beloved by football stars. Prices start at €400.
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