The season is divided into three macro-trends for the trouser category. The first is the classic style, suitable for any occasion and above all finally wearable at the office again. This range includes the tailoring style, the cigarette trousers and more oversized silhouettes with wide legs or a waist emphasized with pleats, underlying a typical masculine inspiration.
The second is the comfort trousers. Consumer lifestyles have been strongly affected by the pandemic and home office and hybrid work have established  as new normal. Hence, it is not surprising that athleisure products, including leggings and sweat pants are still very present in the season’s winter collections. In fact, there is a certain laxity for jogging pants, and brands have already started to create new hybrid models of knitted pants, structured trousers in bi-stretch and/or technical fabrics.
Leggings have become more city-proof with micro-patterned fabrics or sophisticated details like metal zips or decorative buttons.
Flared trousers have seen steady growth in assortments since July, gaining +3.4 pts and prove to be a good investment for the coming seasons.
Talking retro-inspired styles that are making a comeback , there is the cargo pants as well.  This silhouette feminises utilitarian and military accents or depicts the tacky-doomed 2000s look.

Concerning the materials of trousers, man-made fibers are prevalent, even if overall for the premium market the percentage of vegetable-origin fibers is equivalent to the one of synthetic ones. Wool is present in small percentages, as is leather, although when faux leathers are included the percentage becomes more interesting and rises to 6%.
Knit or ribbed trousers are very present, confirming the trend of comfortable and casual trousers. The true knitted pant is a must for the season and is often proposed in a set combined with a matching top. The sweat pant is also part of the knitted pant category and is now a relevant part of the range. Comfort is a must and the proportion of stretchy fabrics lies at almost 20%.
The presence of velvet has extended the typical corduroy to smooth and even printed velvets. Those new materials add softness and/or sheen to the garment.
Talking about shine, we cannot fail to mention the satin trouser, which is interpreted from a formal to a more casual (tracksuit or pyjama style) or trendy (cargo style) look. It offers a strong piece that will continue into the summer season. Metallic fabrics have also been able to turn the trouser into an iconic piece this season, especially in full-sequins, lurex or coated versions.

As for the most popular shapes on the market, we cannot fail to mention that high waisted trousers comprise safe value, while the low waist remains within the domain of younger and trendier brands.
Following the statistics, belted or buckled styles are very popular in the assortment (14%) although the trend is declining.
The inclusion of pockets is always important in the trousers category, but as we are seeing a comeback in cargo or multi-pocket styles, the number of pocket details is especially elevated in the statistics.
Parsing data, the elasticated waistband is another important detail, leveling slightly up from the last year.
Playing with pleats in tailoring trousers to achieve a masculine/feminine feel is the perfect new office detail. Cropped trousers are showing signs of slow growth since last year and are  taking more flared shapes for trendy trousers this winter.
Slits remain as an important detail in the assortment, whether on tailoring or sporty styles. The slit helps to emphasize footwear, be it heels or chunky boots.