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If you weren't an early adopter of the (faux) leather pants trend that made a silent, but felt comeback circa 2015/2016, now is your chance to step in it.
I've been wearing leather pants since my varsity days (*coughs* a long time ago), earning both nods and raised eyebrows for the seemingly ballsy (and premature) style choice.
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I'm on leather pant pair number three now - including one fallen soldier that I've stopped wearing due to damage - and I intend to add at least one more pair to the family this Autumn/Winter season.
From hip-hugging tasseled pants...
... to comfy jogging trousers.
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But enough about my affinity for faux leather pants. Let's see how Fall/Winter 2020-2021 fashion week attendees - fashion media and models - styled theirs, and confirmed that these pants are a must-have season staple.
Leather on the streets
Julia Kuczynska poses after the Issey Miyake show at the Lycee Carnot during Paris Fashion Week Womenswear Fall/Winter 2020/2021 in Paris, France.
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Jeanette Madsen wears a green and black striped wool pullover, green flared leather pants, a brown leather bag and a golden necklace, during Paris Fashion Week - Womenswear Fall/Winter 2020/2021, in Paris, France.
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A guest poses wearing Chanel after the Chanel show at the Grand Palais during Paris Fashion Week Womenswear Fall/Winter 2020/2021 in Paris, France.
Photo by Vanni Bassetti/Getty Images
Kim Kardashian pictured at the Cafe de Flore in Paris, France.
Photo by Mehdi Taamallah/NurPhoto via Getty Images
Ai Tominaga wears a blue fluffy long coat, a black t-shirt, a Ralph Lauren crossbody bag, black leather cropped pants, leather shoes, outside Akris, during Paris Fashion Week - Womenswear Fall/Winter 2020/2021 in Paris, France.
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Chrissy Rutherford is seen wearing blue coat, turtleneck with print, Wandler bag, black high waist leather pants outside Elie Saab during Paris Fashion Week - Womenswear Fall/Winter 2020/2021 in Paris, France.
Photo by Christian Vierig/Getty Images
Paola Turani, wearing pink hat, pink pullover and red snakeskin pants, is seen outside Salvatore Ferragamo show, during Milan Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2020-2021 in Milan, Italy.
Photo by Claudio Lavenia/Getty Images
A guest seen during Paris Fashion Week - Womenswear Fall/Winter 2020/2021 in Paris, France.
Photo by Edward Berthelot/Getty Images
Leonie Hanne wearing purple pants, lavender blazer, white Jacquemus bag, Bottega sandals outside Max Mara during Milan Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2020-2021 on February 20, 2020 in Milan, Italy.
Photo by Christian Vierig/Getty Images
Model Anok Yai wears clear purple sunglasses, a black leather trench coat, black leather pants, and white Nike Air Force 1 sneakers at the Etro show during Milan Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2020-2021 in Milan, Italy.
Photo by Melodie Jeng/Getty Images
A guest is seen wearing brown overall, coat, orange Bottega bag outside Altuzarra during Paris Fashion Week - Womenswear Fall/Winter 2020/202 in Paris, France.
Photo by Christian Vierig/Getty Images
Want in on the trend?
Now that you've seen all the inspo, here's where you can go buy this coveted clothing item.
Molly faux leather pants, R749 from Superbalist
Dart high waist trousers, R849 at Mango
Faux leather jogging trousers, R599 at Zara
PU balloon pants, R299.95 at The FIX
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