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April 30 - Textured Shorts 5+1
David Shuck
April 30, 2024
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Textured Shorts
When the weather gets hot but you still wanna show off a bit of fit flair it’s time to whip out the textured shorts. From sashiko to terrycloth and seersucker to corduroy, we’ve done our best to cover a wide range of interesting fabric shorts for any style. While we can’t promise you won’t miss your raws, we hope pulling on these shorts will put a smile on your face.
Seersucker is an easy way to inject some texture into a garment whilst keeping things breathable. And seeing as it’s shorts season an this Five Plus One is on textured shorts, then Portuguese Flannel‘s Atlantico Seersucker Shorts are a no-brainer. Available in multiple colors, these 100% cotton shorts feature a white drawstring waist, two hand pockets, and a single rear pocket. Did I mention they’re garment dyed, too?
Available for $110 from Stag Provisions.
Leave it to Save Khaki to make some solid corduroy shorts in a handful of oh-so-wearable colors. Featuring a 7″ inseam, button fly, and slightly widened leg, these shorter shorts are made in the USA, and come with all the versatility you need. Wear them with a plain tee and some pumps or dress them up with loafers and a button-down, just don’t leave them at home.
Available for $140 from Save Khaki.
If you’re interested in a pair of shorts that are both highly textured and patterned then Samurai‘s Sashiko Coastal shorts might be right up your alley. Made from a fabric of grand indigo-dyed yarns, these made-in-Japan shorts have all the bells and whistles you would expect from the likes of Samurai. They’re coming in sharp with welted back pockets, a wide drawstring at the waist, and a natural nut button closure, and all the attention to detail you could possibly hope for. The sashiko stitching detail is just the icing on the cake.
Available for $195 from Corlection.
Thus far all the shorts on this list have been 100% cotton. And while we love a nice pair of cotton shorts as much as the next person, adding some synthetics to the mix can add a level of texture that would otherwise not be possible. Corridor‘s Surf Drawstring Shorts do just that, utilizing a 65%/35% cotton/viscose blend that allows for a wide range of colors, nice slub to the yarns, and small bits of nep throughout.
Available for $165 from Corridor.
Japan Blue might be known for its raw denim jeans, but they’re actually solid entry-level brand for a wide range of garments and, to be honest, the quality-to-cost ratio is about as good as it gets. This pair of Sashiko Jacquard Shorts has all the great character and texture you can hope for without adding a secondary pattern – letting the fabric’s texture do all the talking. Each pair is made in Japan from a 9 oz. indigo dyed fabric and feature a hidden fifth pocket, resin button, and contrasting gold zipper.
Available for $135 from Redcast Heritage.
Terry cloth is a super popular fabric, but usually for robes, sweatshirts, or towels — not shorts. But innovation requires courage, and OAS‘ Terry Shorts show just that. Designed in Sweden and made from fabric woven in Switzerland, these shorts feature a two-toned diamond pattern complete with a white drawstring and patchwork rear pocket. Featuring a vry macro terrycloth weave, these shorts definitely stand out from much else of what’s out there.
Available for $120 from Manready Mercantile.
/ In Partnership with Grant Stone /
It takes over a month to make Badalassi Carlo Tannery's Minerva leather, and Grant Stone makes it into boots to last a lifetime.
During the process, the hides are placed in a 'Bottali,' a large rotating barrel, that allows the organic tanning substances to stay in contact with the tannins for 30-35 days. The result is a vibrant leather with transparency, depth, and grain.
You can find the Minerva on Grant Stone’s beautiful Saddle Tan version of their Diesel Boot as pictured above and throughout their full collection.
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/ New Releases /
Made from yarn-dyed knitted fabric that contains 50% recycled cotton denim yarns, this tee is a product that reduces fabric waste and comes in a range of beautifully speckled hues. We’re expecting this fabric to evolve with wear and subsequent washes, much like your favorite jeans. And thanks to the trio of indigo tones available, it’s easy to pair these Japan Blues tees with any shade of pants, from crispy raw selvedge denim to battered, faded jeans or even chinos/fatigues.
Each Tee is crafted in Kojima, Japan, and available at Redcast Heritage for $85.
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I get that I’m supposed to talk about the Engineered Garments Workaday Chino Pant in Olive Camo but I simply cannot visualize them. So even if they come in a light 6.5 oz flat twill and feature a tasteful duck camo print executed in various shades of green and brown, I can’t help you. And sure they’re supposed to come with a button waist, zip fly, and drawstrings for an ‘easy on’ and exacting fit but it’s a lost cause.
Supposedly closed out with side seam pockets and rear button double welt pockets, sure these USA-made, 100% cotton pants sound incredibly functional while a relaxed straight fit ensures they will never go out of style, but what good is that if they can’t be found?
Available for $281 from Lost & Found.
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What you’re looking at is a straight leg jean, with a slight amount of taper from the knee down, making for a very comfortable fit that isn’t excessive in fabric at the hem. They sound ideal — because they are – and they’re a hell of a lot more affordable than their LVC counterparts.
Crafted in Japan from a standard weight, 100% cotton 14.5oz unsanforized Kurabo selvedge denim, made to fade beautifully with time and wear. They’re a 5-pocket pair of Levi’s in design, with a metal button fly, chainstitched waistband and side seams, bar tack reinforced seams, red tab, coin pocket, rivet reinforced seams, and a ’60s era faithful paper patch.
Available for $170 from Redcast Heritage.
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