I have been bad with style posts this year, for a very simple reason: I haven’t been to Estonia for two months and this is where I usually organise my shoots. I’m planning to remedy the situation soon, but until then, I’ll have a quick post on one of my most recent purchases.

As the title suggests, I mean my new Massimo Dutti leather jogging trousers. I like their laid-back but still polished vibe and they are comfortable to wear (also warm enough for the strange weather we are having, as they are lined). They also embody several recent trends, which makes them a good candidate for a blog post.

Most obviously, they are beige. If you read my spring trend report – or ANY recent article about trends – you know beige is the biggest colour story of the season. I love several shades of beige and this warm, caramel-y hue is one of my favourites. It doesn’t come across particularly well on the picture, but the combination of the texture of nappa leather and the colour produce a rather luxe effect. They don’t look cheap, is what I’m saying.

The other trend is an older one, the much maligned – but widely worn – athleisure. I’m convinced that it’s one of those mega trends that isn’t going anywhere. This doesn’t mean that high heels or elegant dresses can no longer be fashionable, just that there will always be comfortable options. The other thing that happens with those huge trends is that they become more diverse (this is how they survive). Athleisure doesn’t only have options for those who want to be in leggings all they, there are also items that do the trend in a more elegant/edgy/feminine/etc way. The fancy track suit trend seems to be going very strong this season – look at these by Gucci or all these cashmere versions.

In addition to the jogging bottom obsession, my new trousers also tap into the leather trouser trend. There are many of them around, real and faux, from tight black ones to culotte styles to red patent. Mid-range brands and some fashion houses have been doing them for years and now the high street is getting in on the act as well. & Other Stories for example has several options, but they are not alone.

Which brings me to a final tendency that doesn’t have much to do with my new trousers specifically, but is interesting to observe nevertheless. I think we have seen peak fast fashion and with sustainability finally a serious topic, many high street brands are clearly thinking about clothes that last beyond a couple of seasons. They either introduce premium ranges (like H&M, Massimo Dutti or, somewhat haphazardly, Zara) or come out with items that focus on more luxurious and/or greener materials and usually also cost more. The popularity of high-street cashmere is the clearest expression of this ‘Investment Piece’ strategy in action.

Let me know what you think about the trousers or muse about the direction of the fashion industry in the comments.

Pictured: Turtleneck by Suistudio, trousers by Massimo Dutti, shoes by Prada.