You can't reinvent the wheel in menswear so the biggest changes are fairly subtle. Trousers cuts and their subsequent popularity change every few seasons. For SS11 our favourites were at YSL - they sat higher on the waist, pleat fronted with a tapered leg. Here's ten of the best alternatives to your jeans
All from ysl.com
Photographer: Kevin Foord
Fashion editors: Jo Jones and Helen Seamons
Photographer's assistant: Roger Bool
Model: Josh Parkinson at selectmodel.com
Shot on location at The Historic Dockyard Chatham, Kent, a unique maritime heritage destination with galleries, attractions, iconic buildings and historic ships to explore – open every day from 10am Photograph: Kevin Foord
If you prefer a narrow cut trouser we suggest these from one of our favourite high street collaborations; J+ at Uniqlo. Wear with a crisp white shirt tucked in
From uniqlo.co.uk Photograph: PR
*klaxon sounds* Sale bargain alert! Sale bargain alert! Down from £195 these Marc by Marc Jacobs are called "Gatsby" and as we've discussed before in this section, F. Scott Fitzgerald's hero is on our moodboard
Marc by Marc Jacobs from my-wardrobe.com Photograph: PR
The perfect trans-seasonal trouser. Wear with a shirt for summer or a heavy knit for Autumn. Finish the look with a leather brogue
From wonhundredshop.com Photograph: PR
These lightweight dogtooth check trousers are perfect for hot summer nights. Wear with a polo shirt and leather sandals for a sharp look
From reissonline.com Photograph: Jamie Laing/PR
These trousers are not only very now (see colourblocking), but also very next season (see Dior Homme). A splash of red is what every well dressed gent needs in his winter wardrobe. The question is are you brave enough to go for red trousers?
By A.P.C from mrporter.com Photograph: PR
These double pleat front trousers have a carrot leg cut, that tapers towards the ankle. Wear with sandals and a T-shirt, tucked in to show the pleat detail
From topman.com Photograph: PR
Midnight blue is the solution for those of you that dislike the black trouser look. A tailored trouser can take you from work to a night out with a simple change of top
From duchamplondon.com Photograph: Mitchell Goodwin/PR
Cobalt blue freshens any wardrobe. These trousers give a smart contempory look for summer, style with a contrasting colour shirt for a relaxed look
From cosstores.com Photograph: PR
A great staple for you wardrobe, style these grey straight leg trousers with a simple shirt and silk ti
From europe.agnesb.com Photograph: PR
A pair of slim cut tuxedo trousers are a staple addition to a wardrobe.Black trousers are always a fail safe for occasions that call for smart dressing
By D&G from my-wardrobe.com Photograph: PR
