Gerard Darel Manon High-Waisted Wide Leg Jeans, Grey

There’s plenty about these jeans from Gerard Darel to make you smile, not least the flattering way they sit high on your waist and fall wide to the floor. Anyone who keeps up with denim trends will have reason to be in a good mood too – the ultra-dark wash and outlined pockets home in on styles we’ve seen sauntering down the catwalks.

It's the kind of separate the French brand would want you to wear your own way - to embrace the je ne sais quoi attitude that's so intrinsic to the country's fashion choices.