At the origins of Hast lies an ambition as simple as it is demanding: to offer men quality, responsibly made and accessible shirts. We have risen to this challenge together for ten years, gradually extending it to the other essentials of the men's wardrobe. After shirts and work jackets, we naturally turned our attention to another indispensable piece: trousers. Much as the inimitable Rika Zaraï might object, chinos, jeans and more formal legwear have joined our collections, so you can look your best. Without further ado, we invite you to discover them in this comprehensive guide devoted entirely to them.
How to wear trousers?
Modesty demands that wearing trousers is strongly recommended. Fortunately, we offer a sufficiently broad and complementary range for you to find what you need in every circumstance. In the depths of winter or mid-July, for a business dinner or a family brunch, a date or drinks with friends, morning, evening or lunchtime: you will always find the right trousers to suit your style. By exploring the cuts, sizes, fabrics, colours and different finishes, you will see that there are as many pairs of trousers as there are occasions, from the most formal to the most relaxed.
The cuts of our trousers
Nothing looks more like one pair of men's trousers than another. Yet they can often be very different indeed. In this game of spot the difference, the cut is very often the key. Here are the ones you will find at Hast:
- A slightly fitted classic cut. Between a regular fit and a slim fit, it strikes an admirable balance, following the line of the leg without clinging to it. With a mid-rise waist, you have the most versatile fit there is, suited to every look and every setting without exception. Our jeans, chinos and some of our smart trousers are cut this way for maximum versatility.
- A generous carrot fit through the thighs, tapered at the ankle. Loved by customers with strong thighs and those drawn to more defined lines, this cut features a handsome pleat at the waist and offers greater ease through the upper leg. From the knee down, it becomes slimmer and narrows towards the ankle bone to bring finesse to your silhouette.
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A smart cut inspired by tailoring. With its gently fitted leg and double pleats, it is clearly geared towards “sartorial elegance”. This detail, borrowed from the classic retro wardrobe, effortlessly adds a note of sophistication to your formal outfits. That said, nothing stops you from styling this refined model with a piece from an entirely different register: the effect is guaranteed.
Naturally, we offer our trousers in every size, from 36 to 46 for smart versions and from 28 to 38 for casual styles.
The materials and fabrics of our trousers
We told you we had planned trousers for every occasion, and the fabrics we have chosen for them are certainly no small part of the reason. Heavy or lightweight, dense or airy, smooth or textured, we have taken care to work with complementary fabrics for every season and every wardrobe. From the warmest to the coolest, here are the ones you can rely on:
- A wool flannel. Known and celebrated for its 1,001 virtues, wool is a natural material offering an infinite range of possibilities in the textile world. From hats and suits to jumpers, t-shirts and blazers, it appears everywhere in a variety of forms. For our trousers, we have favoured flannel, a fairly heavy, soft fabric that combines texture and durability. Perfect with a suit jacket, a western shirt or a simple jumper, its versatility is one of its countless strengths. In autumn and winter, you will be hard pressed to find better.
- Cotton corduroy. Gone are the days when this fabric was the preserve of philosophy teachers. And all the better for it. In recent years, its suppleness and unique texture have won back men's hearts, much to our delight. Since we have long championed its return, you will not be surprised to find some of our trousers made in premium corduroy.
- Cotton gabardine. Made from a very tightly woven twill, this fabric is valued for its density, its strength and insulating properties. Historically associated with raincoats and manual workers' clothing, we have chosen it for most of our chinos. At a glance, you will recognise it by the apparent weight of its fabric. Run your hand over its “peach-skin” finish and you will know it even with your eyes closed.
- A delicious cotton/hemp blend. 78% cotton for softness and suppleness, 22% hemp for durability and thermoregulation: together they create a 100% original fabric that is as durable as it is responsible. A beautiful drape, unique thermal properties, entirely natural antibacterial and antifungal qualities: your legs may well appreciate this rare and remarkable blend.
- Cotton denim. Unsurprisingly, we have chosen the world's most famous twill weave to interpret our version of an equally iconic pair of trousers: jeans. Recognisable by the characteristic diagonals of this weaving technique, our denim is made from organic cotton fibres, whose softness you will notice imtely.
- A delicate cotton/linen blend. Three quarters cotton and one quarter linen: this is the balance we found to dress some of our trousers in a fabric that is soft, lightweight and breathable. You know the virtues of the former, while linen naturally brings its absorbent and hypoallergenic qualities. Ultimately, this winning combination is at once soft and robust, textured and refined, and eminently responsible.
- Cotton seersucker. Renowned as the king of summer, this fabric is created by a difference in yarn tension, forming small waves and a light puckered texture on the surface. Beyond the aesthetic appeal and distinctive hand offered by this process, the technique keeps the cloth away from the skin and encourages air circulation. Elegant and exceptionally well ventilated, it is a fabric that has more than proved itself above 20°C.
Our trousers come in every colour
It is a fact: legwear allows less room for experimentation with volume and style than other men's garments. With a belt, a crotch and two legs, trousers all look more or less alike and do not lend themselves well to layering. Unless we are mistaken, there are only three elements to play with in order to vary the register: the cut, the fabric and the colour. We have just covered the first two, and now invite you to consider the third: colours.
For the trousers in the Hast wardrobe, we have worked with cool colours and warmer tones. The former, geared towards autumn-winter without being exclusively tied to it, will fit perfectly into understated outfits. Navy blue, grey, brown and forest green all feature, in more or less nuanced variations such as taupe grey, teal or marl grey. Conversely, warm colours more readily evoke the spring-summer seasons, without being averse to the other half of the calendar. Orange, beige, khaki, plum and brick are among the shades you can use to create brighter outfits, or as accents to enliven a look that feels too restrained. Naturally, white, ecru and indigo denim work 365 days a year. Paired with natural materials selected for their richness and texture, these colours are enhanced and catch the light in a truly unique way. From the iconic jeans-and-t-shirt combination to the traditional wool suit, via bolder pairings such as brick chinos with a blazer or light pleated trousers with a sweatshirt, this remarkable palette is sure to catch the eye.
Your looks
If you know Hast, you know that elegance, honesty and versatility have been the pillars of the wardrobe we have been building since 2012. When we turned our attention to trousers, these were naturally the qualities we sought to refine, favouring premium materials, selecting exceptional local craftsmanship and creating pieces with the utmost versatility. Like our shirts, each pair of trousers has been designed to thrive in any setting, from the most formal to the most relaxed. While each has a casual or smart character, they master the art of crossing boundaries and will gladly step outside their comfort zone if you invite them to. Chinos with a polo shirt or t-shirt, double-pleated trousers paired with a shirt and tie or a hoodie, jeans with a work jacket or a wool jumper: you can adapt each one to your own style with the greatest ease. Try it and see.
Caring for your trousers
When caring for your Hast trousers, there are two categories to distinguish: those containing wool and the rest. For the former, it is wiser to take them to the dry cleaner for dry cleaning whenever washing is needed. The others (gabardine, corduroy, cotton/linen and cotton/hemp blends) can be machine-washed inside out with similar colours on a 30°C cycle, taking care to select a moderate spin (400 revolutions / minute). For drying, a clothes rack in a well-ventilated area away from direct sunlight will work best – unlike a tumble dryer, which could damage the fabric. Ironing is suitable for all models except corduroy, at a temperature suited to the fabric in question. For maximum care, we recommend placing a layer of fabric between the soleplate of the iron and your garment.
The best of trousers
From jeans and suit trousers to chinos, we have taken care to create a coherent and extensive range of legwear for you. Pure or blended cotton, gabardine or wool, slim or more relaxed, for your days and nights, from one spring to the next, in this or that shade, for special occasions and everyday life: the trousers you need are here. While the materials, weaving techniques, cuts and colours make each model unique, they all share traceable, responsible European craftsmanship that reflects Hast's values as much as your own.
