Leather pants have a reputation for being intimidating, with a rock n’ roll attitude that’s hard to shake off (let alone, pull off). However, in reality, they’re far more versatile than you’d think. As temperatures drop, they’re actually the perfect winter pant.
Leather trousers, like their skirt counterparts, are unexpectedly warm and surprisingly easy to style. This season, everyone from high-end labels like Khaite and Bottega Veneta, to contemporary favorites such as Agolde and Frame are championing the style, proving just how universal their appeal can be.
Vogue’s Favorite Leather Pants
Pair them with classic pieces and a sleek monochromatic palette for a refined, grown-up feel, or fold them into a more eccentric, fashion-forward outfit when you’re in the mood to push things further. However you wear them, leather pants promise a dose of polish with just the right amount of attitude. Here are five ways to wear them right now.
Close to the Edge
All black, of course, is the classic way to wear leather. Keep it chic with a double-breasted wool coat and a simple button up. Studded ankle boots hint at the fabric’s edgy heritage.
Cos
oversized double-breasted long coat
Runway-Inspired Prep
Leather pants don’t have to be rough and tumble, as evidenced by this deep red pair from Khaite. Pair them with a nerdy-chic sweater, brogues, and a trench.
Madewell
single-breasted trench coat
Guest in Residence
Collegiate argyle polo sweater
Off-Duty-Coded
Toteme’s dark gray leather trousers offer a refined take on the style. Celine’s white flats and a pink button-up add a bit of cool levity.
Levi’s
Heritage crewneck sweater
More Is More
For a leather-on-leather look, streamlined shapes and matte textures keep the look from feeling too punk rock. Pointy slingbacks give it a refined, modern finish.
Skims
long-sleeve turtleneck bodysuit
Marni
Trunkaroo slingback flats
Winter Boho
Leather pants can take on a bohemian edge too, with Chloé’s kick-flare pair leading the charge. Lean into that free-spirited energy with a shearling coat and cable-knit sweater.
J.Crew
cable-knit crewneck sweater
Shop more leather pants:
J.Crew
Charley kickout cropped pants
Agolde
90s Pinch Waist Long pants
Stouls
JP Twenty cropped flared leggings
