Opium pants are the trousers that anchor a dark, draped techwear look: harem cuts, baggy joggers and relaxed cargos in mostly black and grey. They suit anyone building a moody, stripped-back outfit where the silhouette does the talking. The fit runs long and loose, with detailing kept subtle so the shape stays the focus.
The pieces that build an opium pants look
The core of the look is the pant itself, in a handful of recurring shapes. Harem and ninja cuts give that dropped-crotch, gathered-ankle drape, while baggy techwear pants and joggers keep a softer, everyday line. Cargo styles and ribbon-pocket pants add structure and a darkwear edge without breaking the dark palette. Layer them under a long techwear hoodie or a draped techwear jacket to build height and shadow.
Opium pants for men and women
Opium pants work across men and women, and the range runs both ways. Men's opium pants lean on harem and baggy cuts, while women's options span cargo pants with straps, stretch tactical styles and Japanese-inspired baggy shapes. Use the on-page filters to sort by gender, cut and colour so you can narrow straight to the silhouette you want. Most pieces sit in black, grey and muted tones, with the occasional pink or white accent for contrast.
Where to wear opium pants
Opium pants are made for city wear, day to night. The loose cut moves well on a long walk or a packed train, and the dark palette reads clean in daylight and after dark. Pair them down with a plain tee for everyday wear, or layer up for a heavier night-out fit. They sit comfortably across UK streets without looking like a costume.
How to start an opium pants look
Start with one anchor pant in black, ideally a harem or baggy cut, then build outward. Add a fitted top to balance the volume, then layer a vest or jacket over it for shape. Once the base works, branch into cargo or ribbon-pocket styles from the wider techwear pants range. Keep the palette tight and let the drape carry the look.
Opium pants FAQ
What are opium pants? Opium pants are dark, loose-cut trousers with a draped, dropped silhouette, often in harem, baggy or cargo shapes. They sit within the wider darkwear and cyberpunk side of techwear, built around black and grey tones and a relaxed fit.
Are opium pants for men or women? Both. The range covers men's and women's cuts across harem, jogger and cargo styles, and you can filter by gender and shape on the page.
How should opium pants fit? Loose and long, with volume through the leg and a dropped or gathered line. The drape is the point, so size for an easy, relaxed fit rather than a tailored one.
What goes with opium pants? A fitted top to balance the volume, plus a layered vest, hoodie or jacket on top. Explore the matching cyberpunk clothing and techwear vests to round out the look.