Last night, Ganni celebrated the resurgance of buttery-soft trousers and culottes (which we’ll be turning to come spring), by weaving the sleek garment throughout their fall 2020 show. The brand’s creative director Ditte Reffstrup remained loyal to their trademark detailing intermixing floral prints, shirts with overzealous collars and of course, quirky knitwear. But the main takeaway? Leather trousers pretty much look great with anything.

A staple for the world’s rock and roll elite, leather trousers have long been heralded in the ‘cool girl’ hall of fame. Sported by only those worthy of such title like Kate Moss, Angelina Jolie and… Steven Tyler from Aerosmith.

For most, the idea of leather trousers conjures up images of Ross Geller unable to slide his impossibly tight pair back up his legs, despite making a special paste to help the situation. 

As IG favoured brand Ganni proved with their latest collection, leather trousers are going mainstream. That’s not to say they are ditching their rock and roll lifestyle, but more, that they are bringing their undeniable edge to the masses. And we couldn’t be happier about finally joining the club. 

Forget what you think you knew about leather trousers because the ones currently peppered on the high street bear no resemblance the daunting slick-to-the-body pair you are envisaging. 

The current offering of leather trousers are wider in the leg – loose even – and cut to a cropped length, delivering the wearer ultimate chic points. As someone who avoids trousers on a regularly basis in favour of dresses or skirts, even I have submitted to the cause and snapped up a pair (to note: this was by far my most complimented outfit of the week). 

These new universal-appeal leather trousers are about to change the way you dress, thanks to their infinite styling options. For workwear pair them with an oversized men’s shirt and brogues. For a more casual look slip on a sweatshirt and team your trousers with box fresh chunky trainers. For dinner (that will inevitably end in more than just ‘one drink’) try out your leather trousers with a neat t-shirt, ankle boots and a sharp blazer. If it’s rock and roll points you seek, wear said blazer on your shoulders only… putting your arms through the dedicated arm holes is so 2018.

If hitting the high street feels a little daunting for this particular item, sit back, we have rounded up the best ones out there. 

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