After the US navy permitted them to be worn while off-duty in 1942, chinos – smart yet casual, practical yet flattering – became the trousers to be seen in. The look, popularised by James Dean, has never gone out of fashion since. These fabulous chinos come in a range of perfect tones, and work equally well worn with a button-down shirt, sports coat and loafers or a plain white t-shirt, denim jacket and deck shoes.