Hold the Jeans—These Are the Chic Anti-Denim Trousers Stylish Women Will Wear All Summer
Lightweight, relaxed and endlessly versatile, these are the easy pull-on trousers fashion people swap their denim for every summer.
If there’s one brand chic women and celebrities seem to unanimously agree on, it’s Leset. The LA-based label has quietly built a cult following thanks to its perfectly cut co-ords—pieces that feel as comfortable as loungewear, but look far too polished to be confined to the four walls of your home. It’s the kind of brand fashion people swear by, and come spring, its Kyoto trousers always seem to have the It-girls in a chokehold.
Monikh wearing Leset Kyoto trousers in navy.
The Kyoto Carpenter Pant is, quite simply, the ultimate anti-denim trouser. Made from lightweight cotton with an easy, baggy-leg silhouette that hits at the ankle, they have that rare ability to make an outfit feel effortless but still polished. The styling options are, as you'd imagine, endless. Pair them with a simple tank, an easy linen shirt or a lightweight knit and the outfit is done. The shoe pairings are just as effortless: ballet flats, flip-flops or sleek slingbacks.
After spotting them on so many well-dressed women I trust—including Monikh Dale, who wears hers on repeat—I knew it was time to take the plunge. They come in an impressive line-up of shades, from easy neutrals like beige, brown and navy to prettier spring shades like blush pink and butter yellow, plus bolder pops of cobalt and green. If £275 feels a little ambitious, COS’s Cotton Drawstring Trousers (£85) offer a similar relaxed silhouette, lightweight cotton finish and drawstring waist for a fraction of the price.
Monikh wearing Leset trousers in pink.
Shop the Leset Kyoto trousers—and the COS alternative—below.
Shop Leset Kyoto Trousers
Arguably the chicest shade for summer.
This muted pink feel so fresh for spring 2026.
A fun colour update without sacrificing versatility.
Butter yellow is officially back.
Easy, lightweight and endlessly wearable.
Cobalt blue is my favourite colour trend for 2026.
A more fashion-forward take on the anti-denim trouser.
Same easy cotton feel, just with a sharper straight-leg finish.
Shop COS's £85 Trousers
The best high-street alternative I’ve found.
The kind of trouser you’ll throw on constantly.
A slightly more barrel silhouette if you prefer more shape.
Relaxed, polished and easy to dress up or down.
The white feels so elegant.
