solution pleats.

i have been looking for a pair of versatile summer trousers for some months now. my requirements seemed easy: black (duh!), a summery fabric (not wool), good quality (not polyester either), office appropriate (decent length and not too fussy) but interesting.

without exaggeration i visited every single boutique in town, but had no luck. i considered a pair of the ever so luxurious silk cigarette pants from acne, but even one size too big they were too tight at my calves and i was afraid the non-elasticated fabric would end up ripping at the seams if i had to walk stairs. i've got some quality meat around my legs, let me tell ya...

last saturday on my way to some hot dogs i remembered a store that usually slips my mind. the staple locale that i have been visiting since the year it actually opened, called liike, was ten years ago a groundbreaker as a source of young finnish design. they are celebrating their anniversary this year, and was i ever glad i stopped by...

there they were, a pair i almost decided to skip because of the waist lining that was in black and white picnic blanket plaid. needless to say, i just don't do anything that resembles a quilt.

after i recovered from my initial shock and realized that the lining would not show (double duh!), i tried them on and realized my problem was solved. the pair is from vainio.seitsonen, who are known for their interesting, minimalistic shapes – which makes me wonder why i do not own anything more from them. (note to self: fix this, soon.)

my pants are black, stretchy cotton and fit nicely. the diaper shape that accentuates (to put it mildly) the size of my bum does not matter – i never was too into traditionally flattering clothes anyway...

silk top by alexander mcqueen, pants by vainio.seitsonen, peep-toe wedges by prada, bracelets by cos and jimmy choo for h&m.

i still could use another pair, any suggestions?