The Chicest Ways To Wear Leather Pants
Reimagined in sleek, tailored shapes, leather pants are the style of the moment – and we all need a pair, says GEORGIE LUCAS. Read on for the styles to invest in now, and how to wear them
Once the preserve of punk legends and rock royalty, leather pants have a rich sartorial history. But, despite possessing the same utilitarian roots as denim, they haven’t been held in quite the same regard – until now. Over the past few years, leather pants have transitioned from a cyclical trend to a bona fide closet staple, largely thanks to the evolution of the material – softer hides, recycled leathers, and a host of vegan alternatives have allowed designers to offer a plethora of colors and shapes to suit all tastes.
A glance at street-style tastemakers is proof of the versatile styling options leather pants offer, be it day-to-day with a long coat, relaxed white tee and sneakers; for work with a turtleneck, oversized blazer and pumps; or evening drinks with heeled boots and a lace-trimmed camisole. In terms of silhouette, opt for looser shapes over fitted ones, as they’re more versatile and easier to style.
TOVEYeal paneled leather straight-leg pants
NOUR HAMMOURLeather barrel-leg pants$1,066.00View Product DetailsSelect a Size34 - low stock36 - low stock38 - out of stock40 - out of stock42 - out of stock44
GIVENCHYPleated leather barrel-leg pants$3,035.00View Product DetailsSelect a Size34 - out of stock36 - out of stock38 - out of stock40 - out of stock42 - out of stock
KHAITECallum leather straight-leg pants
With wide-leg denim already cemented as a closet staple, it makes sense that leather versions would follow suit – and, naturally, some of the best come from modern denim designers. Flattering and effortlessly cool, Anine Bing’s ‘Manon’ pants look ultra-chic paired with a chunky cable-knit and suede boots; while Citizens of Humanity offers a relaxed take on classic wide-leg styles with its ‘Ayla Baggy’ pants from our NET SUSTAIN edit. And trust fashion-insider favorite Agolde to deliver the ultimate everyday design – the ‘Ren’ comes in a high-rise, wide-leg shape that will slip seamlessly into your day and evening rotation. Frame’s ‘The Neat‘ pair, meanwhile, comes in a subtle barrel-leg shape that works as well with tailoring and flats as it does with heels and a slinky top.
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ANINE BINGManon leather wide-leg pants$510.00View Product DetailsSelect a Size23 - out of stock242526 - low stock272829 - low stock3031 - low stock32 - out of stock
CITIZENS OF HUMANITYAyla Baggy recycled-leather wide-leg pants$555.00View Product DetailsSelect a Size23 - low stock242526 - out of stock27 - out of stock28293031 - low stock32
AGOLDERen cropped high-rise wide-leg leather pants
FRAMEThe Leather Neat leather barrel-leg pants$1,660.00View Product DetailsSelect a Size2425 - out of stock26 - out of stock27 - out of stock28 - out of stock29 - out of stock30 - out of stock31 - out of stock32
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