When you work in fashion and spend your days writing about trends, it can feel like a new noteworthy style emerges every minute.
From fresh fabrics to innovative cuts and entirely original designs, the fashion world is a thrilling—if occasionally exhausting—place to be. Yet, amid the constant evolution, one category seems largely untouched by the rapid pace of change: trousers. With the perfect straight-leg, cigarette, and wide-leg cuts mastered long ago, it’s been a while since we’ve seen something genuinely fresh come through in this department. That is, until now.
This week, I spotted a silhouette that just might break through as the next big trouser trend. Making an appearance in the front row of Burberry’s autumn/winter 2025 runway show, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley debuted one of the most elegant trouser styles I’ve seen in a long time: a pair of wrap trousers. Designed to give the illusion of a skirt or fold of fabric tied around the waist, her choice added volume, movement and ample chicness to her evening look, perfectly complementing the stylish setting.
Whilst Huntington-Whiteley introduced the trend in the heart of London at one of the city's most important fashion events, across the Channel, I’ve noticed Parisians adopting the look in chic, understated ways. Styling simple black iterations with wardrobe staples like T-shirts and cardigans, they bring their signature ease to the trend, making it feel like a longtime wardrobe fixture rather than a fleeting novelty.
Blending the elegance of a draped skirt with the structured polish of classic trousers, this emerging piece makes a compelling case for a place in any capsule wardrobe. And with both high-street and designer brands embracing the silhouette, it won’t be long before fashion insiders are styling wrap trousers with the same enthusiasm as their go-to straight-leg pairs.
To explore the trend that’s already found a home in some elite wardrobes, keep scrolling for our curated edit of the best wrap trousers to buy now.
SHOP WRAP TROUSERS:
The elegant folds add a sleek focal point that makes these black trousers feel incredibly elegant.
Tick off two key trouser trends in one with a satin pair.
These come in UK sizes 6—22, as well as short, regular and long lengths.
Style with a simple black blouse or wear with a casual tee.
Be quick! These are so close to selling out.
The pinstripe fashion trend will be back this season.
The fact that COS has invested heavily in this trend is yet another sign of its relevance.
I always come back to The Frankie Shop for its elevated basics.
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