Mountain Research’s output may be meticulously crafted and unfailingly chic, but designer Setsumasa Kobayashi isn’t necessarily connected to the worlds of traditional fashion or hype driven streetwear. As to be expected from a brand whose biannual collections are conceived of in a literal mountain retreat, practical functionality is always the foremost priority for Kobayashi and Mountain Research.

The pinstripes wool surge nine-quarter length bondage pants are the highest peak dressy model on a suit-like material, or a mountain formal trouser with a slightly restrained mountain punk style. With a jacket that can be set up and used.

• Outer Shell: Wool 100%