Telling you about the fashion world's current penchant for leather trousers gives me the same sick feeling as when I reported the reemergence of the bare midrift. It's not a trend that should be approached lightly but it was seen on the catwalk at Givenchy and has now been worn by British fashionistas Alexa Chung and Emma Watson.

It's a trend that should be approached with a skip full of caution and is certainly not for the faint hearted. Follow Emma and Alexa's lead by teaming with soft, loose, plain fabrics to avoid looking like a biker chic. Break yourself in with a leather look style (£40) or see below for leather trousers available now.