• Velvet with a dense, short pile that absorbs light differently with every movement - the leg catches and releases a subtle sheen as you walk.
• A broad satin waistband sits high on the waist, its smooth finish contrasting the velvet pile for a considered, tailored detail that draws the eye upward.
• Wide-leg cut falls generously from the hip, sweeping to the floor with enough volume to move fluidly without pulling or bunching through the thigh.
• A vertical seam runs the full length of each leg, adding structure and elongating the silhouette without narrowing the wide-leg shape.
• Fully lined, so the trousers hang cleanly and sit comfortably against the skin throughout a long occasion.

The satin waistband is the detail that sets these apart from a standard wide-leg trouser - it signals intention, the kind of finish that reads as dressed up without needing to be explained. The wide velvet leg does the rest, sweeping the floor with a quiet authority that suits formal occasions well. Pair with the matching velvet top as seen here for a co-ord that holds its own at a winter wedding or a black-tie evening. If you prefer to wear them separately, a fitted satin or crepe blouse tucked in keeps the proportions right and lets the waistband do its work. Jewelled mules or embellished pointed heels - as the model wears - sit perfectly beneath the hem, just visible enough to add another layer of occasion dressing. These trousers are built for the kind of event where you want to look considered rather than overdressed.