LEATHER TROUSERS

They may have been part of the rock ’n’ roll uniform ever since man first took to the stage to thrust and yelp, but leather trousers are also among the most ridiculed items in menswear. And unless you’re Iggy

Pop, they are notoriously hard to pull off. (Literally, they are very difficult to remove, especially when one has been gyrating.) Now they are back in the spotlight thanks to luxury upgrades from Berluti, Bottega Veneta and Givenchy, among others. While versions past played strictly to the 28-inch waist crowd, the updated leather silhouette owes more to the motorcycle than it does to ageing heavy metallers, with a more flattering shape, as well as zips, patches, panels and a colour palette that ranges from racing green to rich navy. And black, of course. FR Dark green leather trousers, £790, by BERLUTI