The game changer: Paper-bag pants

Don’t get us wrong: we love a show-stopping sparkle, but we’re quietly delighted that SS19 has seen understated yet exquisite tailoring take center stage. The core of every great closet, strong separates – particularly an elegant pair of pants – will keep you covered for all manner of occasions. Take, for example, a pair of paper-bag pants: finished with a silk blouse or simple tee, muted designs by the likes of Acne Studios promise to take your 9-to-5 look up a notch. They’re classic, yes, but with a noticeable fashion edge. When it comes to casual Friday, have a little fun: denim or blush styles, courtesy of Givenchy and Isabel Marant, will make the desk-to-dinner dilemma a thing of the past. What can we say? This look has legs.