Highsnobiety Cargo pants 101 by Rocky, Yachty & Ye

Not long ago we were telling our "embarrassing" dad to throw away his cargos, yet now we're copping the same pairs in vintage stores. With workwear and gorp here to stay, there's a newfound appreciation for practicality, which means that cargo pants are set to remain in our rotations for the foreseeable future. 
Here's how to  style them. 

Super baggy cargo trousers were a part of the uniform for '90s ravers, and it's one of many Y2K styles that have had a full-blown renaissance. When it comes to styling wide-leg trousers, "baggy Bieber" is an expert. 

Military uniforms formed the bedrock from which much of modern menswear was conceived. The khaki pair that you first imagine when you think of cargos were made in browns and greens for camouflage, before we all realized their true purpose ⁠— to look real good in. Lil Yachty gets it. 

Since changing his name from Kanye to Ye, the rapper has had a distinctive uniform. Made up of leather, balaclavas, and huge boots, his new all-black-everything look has become widely acknowledged. Cargos fit in perfectly.

One of the best places to find a pair of cargos is on the second-hand market where there's a sea of workwear bangers and military surplus designs. While it will be impossible to find the same pair A$AP Rocky is rocking, here are a few vintage-inspired cargos that deliver a similar vibe.