Japanese Harem Pants 'Raijin'

The harem pant with a wave sash that hangs at the hip

The detail that makes these is a small embroidered sash falling from the front waist — seigaiha waves, those concentric arcs of classic Japanese water, topped with curling crests of foam and stitched in cream thread. It hangs at the hip like a folded panel, turning a simple harem trouser into something with a real point of interest. The wave is embroidered, not printed: run a thumb over it and you feel the raised stitch.

The harem cut does the rest. It sits easy through the hip and thigh and gathers in at the ankle — relaxed and a little distinctive without going full drop-crotch, closer to a loose tapered trouser. The linen-blend keeps it airy and quick to move in, the wave motif staying calm and tonal rather than loud.

An elastic drawstring waist keeps the fit adjustable and the line clean. It's the kind of trouser that reads considered up close and easy from across a room.

Four grounds carry the cream sash differently: a steel teal, a warm red, a deep navy and a flat black, each setting it off in its own way. A plain tee or a light overshirt and minimal sneakers lets the shape and the wave do the talking.

For the person who likes one quiet, well-made detail over a loud all-over. Available M to 5XL — we recommend choosing one size up from your usual size.

• Type: Relaxed harem-cut pant, gathered ankle
• Material: Lightweight linen-blend, breathable with a soft drape
• Pattern: Embroidered seigaiha wave sash at the front hip
• Technique: Embroidered motif
• Waist: Elastic waistband with drawstring
• Cuffs: Elastic-gathered cuffs
• Sizing: Available M to 5XL — see the size guide; the elastic waist gives an easy, adjustable fit
• Colours: Teal, red, navy or black
• Wear it with: With a plain tee or light overshirt and minimal sneakers