Trending Now: Leather Pants

Instead of reaching for jeans, why not a pair of leather pants instead? They’re just as versatile and arguably much cooler. Take your cue from Bella Hadid and keep things low-key – remember, the trick here is to look as though you’ve made zero effort, even if the opposite is true. Khaite’s glossy black ‘Ryden’ pants – a highlight from the runway – need little more than a lightweight knitted top, like this one by Saint Laurent, and Bottega Veneta’s leather-trimmed bomber jacket to make a casual statement. Rather than a heel, add Alaïa’s ‘La Ballerine’ flats in crystal-embellished purple mesh to add polish (but not too much) and a welcome pop of color.

Why wear one piece of leather when you can wear two? Classic black is always a chic choice, but switching it for rich chocolate brown gives this double act a softer feel. Pair Agolde’s ‘Arc’ pants with Magda Butrym’s belted biker jacket in the same shade, then break things up with a flash of red – every editor’s favorite styling trick. Dries Van Noten’s sweater is lightweight enough to layer underneath and looks just as good with tailoring and denim, while Gucci Eyewear’s burgundy square-frame sunglasses are a suitably sleek finishing touch.

Love Story star Sarah Pidgeon understood the assignment when she arrived at Khaite’s spring/summer ’26 show in a flouncy poet-sleeved blouse and sleek leather pants by the brand. Paired with loose, tousled waves and minimal black accessories, her look felt both darkly romantic and effortlessly chic. The best part? It couldn’t be easier to replicate. Play with proportion by teaming Nili Lotan’s ‘Tribeca’ pants with this beautifully draped ivory satin blouse – also by Khaite and exclusive to NET-A-PORTER for a limited time – adding strappy sandals to complete a chic evening look.