You might not think a pair of leather trousers could be the chicest fashion item you will ever own, the '80s rocker staple has had a serious glow-up to become all sorts of elegant. And versatile. As we slide into the colder months, nothing will keep your legs as cosy as the best leather trousers, vegan leather trousers and leather leggings in our essential edit.
Over the past couple of years we've spotted dozens of brands getting on board with creating luxe-feeling faux leather trousers, plant-based 'leather' versions and sustainable options that let you wear leather-look trousers while living a vegan lifestyle. Faux leather trousers are often less expensive than real leather, too. And although the animal origins of real leather are undisputed, a debate rages over whether synthetic-based faux leather (often coated in plastic) is actually an environmentally-friendly alternative to traditional leather. We'll let you make a call, depending on your own ethical choices…
If you're still not sure that leather trousers really are the shortcut to chic we promise, here are some ideas for styling them… How about wearing your straight-leg leather trousers with a cami top, tux-style blazer and heels for a night out? Although equally they make your off-duty white t-shirt and trainers combo feel less sloppy... Try them for the office with a crisp white shirt and a pair of chunky loafers, with a trench coat over the top for added elevation.
Slouchier shaped leather trousers can look perfectly Scandi while fitted, straight-leg and high-rise cuts have a more Parisian vibe. We've even seen them paired with a matching leather blazer for a cool take on traditional trouser suit tailoring.
Also *public service announcement* leather trousers don’t have to be black! If you're taking a baby step into colour, try Nanushka's merlot shade or ASOS's oatmilk leather look joggers. Then get ready for something more shiny, like Jigsaw's space-age silver leather trousers. They might seem quirky now, but the fashion pack are obsessed with the silver trousers trend right now. Wear them as a neutral mixed with grey, black and white for an easy way to work the trend.
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