While Phillip Lim’s menswear collection was earlier accused of being a mere sideshow to the women’s, they’ve always been a few gems in this range. This time it’s these lounge pants, which do a great job of taking an aspect that most reflexively hate (the cuffs at the bottom of sweatpants) and make them into a defining aspect of this piece. While this does make it a little harder to pull off – we wouldn’t wear it with boots – they’d easily work with some lower profile footwear. (Aloha Rag)

Remember a couple of years ago when designers were racing to make the best shawl neck? Well, this year the piece to make is the sweatpant. Throwing their hat into the ring this time are Viktor & Rolf, who’s name is now alongside the likes of Band of Outsiders and RRL in the sweatpant stakes. All the sweatpants we’ve seen so far have followed the same brief – slim cut, light grey – and this one is no different. Our only worry is that someone with thunderthighs (i.e, us) could easily look like they’re exposing far too much if the cut’s a little too slim. (The Corner)

Close up images after the leap.

Comfort in the sweats translates well to the streets with these Sheeter Cummerbund Sweatpants from Bernhard Willhelm. As pictured, the cummerbund sweatpants have a great straight leg cut that work well with a solid pair of trainers. Made from a dense woven wool and cotton blend, the Bernhard Willhelm sweats can be found at Fatal for 435$US.