Men's chinos, trousers and jeans

Men's chinos, trousers and jeans at Hackett London cover the full range between a boardroom and a Saturday morning, built with the same attention to cut that runs through the house's tailoring.

Fabric, waistband and rise

A pair of men's trousers in the range typically runs 97% cotton with 3% elastane for the chino styles, giving enough stretch to move through a working day without the fabric pulling at the seat, while pure wool and cotton-linen blends serve the more formal and warm-weather options respectively. A tab waistband, closing with an interior hook rather than relying on the button alone, is what keeps the fit clean under a shirt without the bulk a belt buckle can add. Mid rise is the house standard across most styles, sitting at the natural waist rather than below it, with a slim-leg or straight-leg cut available depending on the silhouette wanted.

Denim styles run a heavier 12-14oz cotton with a small percentage of elastane for movement, while formal wool trousers stay rigid at 260-280 g/m² for the structure tailoring requires.

Choosing the right pair for the occasion

A slim-leg chino works for the office paired with a blazer, while straight-leg jeans suit the weekend without needing to prove anything. Chinos and trousers in a mid-weight cotton bridge both registers more easily than jeans, which read casual regardless of how they're styled.

Stone chinos with a navy blazer, white shirt and brown suede loafers, for a client lunch that doesn't call for a full suit.
Indigo jeans with a plain white t-shirt and canvas trainers, for a Saturday spent between markets and coffee.

Getting the fit right

A slim-leg cut tapers gradually from the knee down, while a straight-leg style keeps a consistent width the full length of the trouser. Break at the shoe matters as much as leg width: a slight break reads as considered, while a full break piling onto the shoe reads as unfinished. Men's chinos and trousers in the mid-rise cut generally suit the widest range of body shapes without needing significant alteration.

What's the difference between chinos and trousers?

Chinos are typically made from cotton twill with a slight stretch, offering a more casual, textured finish, while trousers can refer to formal wool or wool-blend styles built for tailoring. Chinos work well for smart-casual settings, while formal trousers pair with a full suit or blazer. Both share a similar rise and waistband construction across the range.

Do Hackett London chinos have stretch?

Most chino styles include a small percentage of elastane, typically around 2-3%, blended with cotton for movement through the day without losing the fabric's structured look. Pure cotton styles without stretch are also available for a more traditional, rigid drape. The elastane content is listed in each product's composition details.

What rise is best for most body types?

Mid rise, sitting at the natural waist, suits the widest range of body types and is the standard across most of the range. A low rise can suit slimmer frames looking for a more casual silhouette, while a high rise offers more structure and is often preferred with formal tailoring. Trying both against a specific jacket length is the most reliable way to judge.