Key fashion trends of the season: Men's trousers

Shirt, waistcoat, trousers and sandals, all from a selection You can't reinvent the wheel in menswear so the biggest changes are fairly subtle. Trousers cuts and their subsequent popularity change every few seasons. For SS11 our favourites were at YSL - they sat higher on the waist, pleat fronted with a tapered leg. Here's ten of the best alternatives to your jeans All from ysl.com Photographer: Kevin Foord Fashion editors: Jo Jones and Helen Seamons Photographer's assistant: Roger Bool Model: Josh Parkinson at selectmodel.com Shot on location at The Historic Dockyard Chatham , Kent, a unique maritime heritage destination with galleries, attractions, iconic buildings and historic ships to explore – open every day from 10am Photograph: Kevin Foord Narrow leg, £79.99 If you prefer a narrow cut trouser we suggest these from one of our favourite high street collaborations; J+ at Uniqlo. Wear with a crisp white shirt tucked in From uniqlo.co.uk Photograph: PR Pleat front trousers, £58 *klaxon sounds* Sale bargain alert! Sale bargain alert! Down from £195 these Marc by Marc Jacobs are called "Gatsby" and as we've discussed before in this section, F. Scott Fitzgerald's hero is on our moodboard Marc by Marc Jacobs from my-wardrobe.com Photograph: PR Trousers, £125 The perfect trans-seasonal trouser. Wear with a shirt for summer or a heavy knit for Autumn. Finish the look with a leather brogue From wonhundredshop.com Photograph: PR Trousers, £89 These lightweight dogtooth check trousers are perfect for hot summer nights. Wear with a polo shirt and leather sandals for a sharp look From reissonline.com Photograph: Jamie Laing/PR Coin pocket trousers, £170 These trousers are not only very now (see colourblocking), but also very next season (see Dior Homme). A splash of red is what every well dressed gent needs in his winter wardrobe. The question is are you brave enough to go for red trousers? By A.P.C from mrporter.com Photograph: PR Carrot leg, £36 These double pleat front trousers have a carrot leg cut, that tapers towards the ankle. Wear with sandals and a T-shirt, tucked in to show the pleat detail From topman.com Photograph: PR Trousers, £115 Midnight blue is the solution for those of you that dislike the black trouser look. A tailored trouser can take you from work to a night out with a simple change of top From duchamplondon.com Photograph: Mitchell Goodwin/PR Trousers, £69 Cobalt blue freshens any wardrobe. These trousers give a smart contempory look for summer, style with a contrasting colour shirt for a relaxed look From cosstores.com Photograph: PR Trousers, £195 A great staple for you wardrobe, style these grey straight leg trousers with a simple shirt and silk ti From europe.agnesb.com Photograph: PR Tuxedo trousers, £220 A pair of slim cut tuxedo trousers are a staple addition to a wardrobe.Black trousers are always a fail safe for occasions that call for smart dressing By D&G from my-wardrobe.com Photograph: PR