Criss-cross waist on crepe trousers. The bottom half that dresses the whole look.

The PIA trousers (£435) solve the age-old problem of making relaxed-fit trousers look intentional — a crepe construction with a criss-cross waist design that creates definition exactly where it matters, turning comfortable into considered.

The criss-cross waist: where structure meets artistry:

A criss-cross waist detail does what a belt does — defines the waist and creates a focal point — but with the permanence and elegance of a designed-in solution rather than an accessory. On PIA, it's structural and beautiful simultaneously.

Relaxed crepe: the trouser that wears better as the day goes on:

Crepe in a relaxed fit gets better with movement — it drapes more beautifully, falls more elegantly, and looks increasingly effortless as you wear it. PIA is the antithesis of the trouser that looks better on the hanger than on you.

Honest answers:

"Does the criss-cross waist add bulk?" — No. It creates definition through structure, not volume. The effect is cinching, not adding.
"Are relaxed trousers flattering for all body types?" — In crepe with a defined waist, yes. The fabric drapes beautifully; the waist detail creates shape.
"What tops work with the criss-cross waist detail?" — Tucked-in pieces let the waist detail show; untucked pieces create a different, more relaxed silhouette. Both work.

The trouser with the detail that makes the outfit. Shop PIA now.