Electric Fuchsia | Vintage Counterparts High-Waisted Pleated Trouser Pants
A brilliant flash of saturated fuchsia transforms these vintage Counterparts trousers into far more than a wardrobe basic. Cut with a beautifully high waist, softly structured front pleats, and a gently tapered leg, they capture the polished confidence of late-1980s to early-1990s dressing—when color was meant to be seen.
The wide, horizontally pleated waistband creates a flattering architectural finish, while crisp front creases elongate the silhouette. The fabric has the subtle slubbed appearance of raw silk, although the fiber content is unmarked and may be a rayon or rayon-blend textile designed to emulate silk. Finished with side pockets and a concealed zipper closure.
Pair them with an ivory silk blouse for refined contrast, a sharply tailored jacket for unapologetic power dressing, or an equally vivid print for a look that refuses to disappear into the room.
Details
- Designer: Counterparts
- Era: Circa late 1980s–early 1990s
- Color: Vivid fuchsia pink
- High-rise silhouette
- Pleated waistband
- Front pleats and pressed creases
- Side pockets
- Zipper closure
- Gently tapered leg
- Fabric content unknown; textured, raw-silk-like appearance
- Likely rayon or rayon-blend
Measurements
- Waist: 14.5 inches flat
- Hips: 20 inches flat
- Inseam: 29 inches
- Total length: 41 inches
Condition Excellent