Description
Cut & Fit
Mid-Rise Waist: The waistband sits comfortably around the natural hip, neither too low nor high, and appears to be contoured for a clean, snug fit.
Relaxed Thighs: Through the hips and upper thighs the cut is relaxed—ample room for movement—before falling straight down to just above the knee (roughly a 10″ inseam).
Straight Leg Opening: The hem lands flat against the thigh with no taper, giving a flattering boxy profile that balances the volume of the pockets.
Fabric & Finish
Coated Cotton Blend: The material looks like a sturdy cotton twill treated with a wax or resin wash, giving it that slightly stiff hand and muted, oil-slick luster. It feels structured enough to hold its shape yet softens with wear.
Faded Black Tone: Rather than a true black, the dye has been gently scoured—edge seams and raised panels show a whisper of charcoal gray—adding lived-in character.
Pocketing & Details
Oversized Cargo Pockets: On each leg you’ll find a large, flap-top cargo pocket positioned mid-thigh. The flaps close with hidden snap buttons, and the pocket bodies are gusseted, so they sit away from the leg when filled.
Inset Hand Pockets: Traditional slash pockets sit at the hips, cut at a slight diagonal for easy access. Above the right slash pocket is a narrow, welted coin pocket—perfect for small essentials.
Back Pockets: Two patch pockets on the seat mirror the cargo style but are slightly smaller, each secured with a snap-button flap.
Articulated Seams: A curved yoke seam runs from hip to hip across the front, angling just above the cargo pockets. This panel construction not only adds visual interest but also improves the shorts’ ergonomics when you bend or squat.
Hardware & Stitching
Matte Gunmetal Hardware: All snaps and the front button are finished in a low-shine gunmetal, stamped with a minimalist logo, reinforcing the utilitarian vibe.
Tone-on-Tone Stitching: Every seam is stitched in matching black thread, keeping the focus on the shorts’ sculptural lines rather than contrast topstitching.
Reinforcements: Bar-tacks at pocket corners and a double-needle hem ensure these shorts can handle heavy use without fraying or tearing.