is the younger brother line of the heralded fashion house, taking its dark and moody spirit and refining it for street-ready pieces such as the stretch-wool Smith trousers . They have all the makings of an oriental-inspired minimalist silhouette: wide leg, relaxed fit, dropped crotch and cropped; the pleats at the front keep them professional should you choose to dress them up.

• McQ Alexander McQueen stretch-wool trousers
• Concealed hook and bar zip-fly fastening at front with french bearer
• Relaxed-fit, mid-rise, wide-leg, cropped, dropped crotch, belt loops at waistband, pleats at front, two slant pockets at sides, one welt pockets at back, darts at back
• 55% polyester, 43% wool, 2% elastane
• Dry clean
• Size 32: Rise 12.5", inside leg 23.5", leg opening 23"