Oblique Shorts - High Twist Linen Serge/Light Grey Stripe
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MotivMFG is headed by Samuel Wei, founder of Radiance Blue and the pioneer of the heritage market in China; and Daniel Gu, a third-generation tailor and designer. Together, they combine old-world tailoring (from various antique European manuals) with workwear production techniques. Constant research into garment production techniques around the world informs their design, with the goal of creating “recreations” rather than “reproductions”
The Oblique Shorts an a very covertly complicated garment, in that their understated appearance hides the incredible tailoring details that they're just packed with. These are Motiv's take on an Eastern "Mien" fly construction, with a high rise, wide leg fit and two inverted pleats down the front that remind one of gurkha shorts. The waistband is secured with a wrapped front fly and integrated D-ring belt, allowing these to adjust through the waist and comfortably fit a significant range across each size without ever looking too large or too small.
They're made from a beautiful 100% linen serge fabric, produced by the best linen weaving mill in Shenzhen using specialty high-twist yarns with a traditional delave finish. The pattern is inspired by vintage French workwear textiles, with narrow irregular pinstripes in a low-contrast combination, and is finished with a washing process that both softens and relaxes the weave, increasing airiness and comfort.
Over time and with extensive wear, this fabric is designed to age like an antique linen, getting even more comfortable and developing a gentle luster in some areas, while growing thin and fading in others.
Fits true to size. Wash cold & hang dry or dry clean.
- 100% linen
- High twist linen serge fabric from Shenzhen, China
- D-ring belt
- Two side pockets
- Single rear pocket
- Double inverted pleats
- Straight fit
- Snap and zip fly
- Highly adjustable
- Custom woven labels
- Cold wash and hang dry
- Produced by MotivMFG in Beijing
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Oblique Shorts - High Twist Linen Serge/Light Grey Stripe
Product details
MotivMFG is headed by Samuel Wei, founder of Radiance Blue and the pioneer of the heritage market in China; and Daniel Gu, a third-generation tailor and designer. Together, they combine old-world tailoring (from various antique European manuals) with workwear production techniques. Constant research into garment production techniques around the world informs their design, with the goal of creating “recreations” rather than “reproductions”
The Oblique Shorts an a very covertly complicated garment, in that their understated appearance hides the incredible tailoring details that they're just packed with. These are Motiv's take on an Eastern "Mien" fly construction, with a high rise, wide leg fit and two inverted pleats down the front that remind one of gurkha shorts. The waistband is secured with a wrapped front fly and integrated D-ring belt, allowing these to adjust through the waist and comfortably fit a significant range across each size without ever looking too large or too small.
They're made from a beautiful 100% linen serge fabric, produced by the best linen weaving mill in Shenzhen using specialty high-twist yarns with a traditional delave finish. The pattern is inspired by vintage French workwear textiles, with narrow irregular pinstripes in a low-contrast combination, and is finished with a washing process that both softens and relaxes the weave, increasing airiness and comfort.
Over time and with extensive wear, this fabric is designed to age like an antique linen, getting even more comfortable and developing a gentle luster in some areas, while growing thin and fading in others.
Fits true to size. Wash cold & hang dry or dry clean.
- 100% linen
- High twist linen serge fabric from Shenzhen, China
- D-ring belt
- Two side pockets
- Single rear pocket
- Double inverted pleats
- Straight fit
- Snap and zip fly
- Highly adjustable
- Custom woven labels
- Cold wash and hang dry
- Produced by MotivMFG in Beijing
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Size Guide
| Size | Waist | Front Rise | Back Rise | Upper Thigh | Knee | Leg Opening | Inseam |
| 30 / Small | 27" | 13" | 14.5" | 13.25" | N/A | 11.25" | 7" |
| 32 / Medium | 31" | 13.5" | 15" | 14.25" | N/A | 12.25" | 7.5" |
| 34 / Large | 32" | 13.75" | 15.25" | 14.75" | N/A | 13" | 8.25" |
| 36 / Extra Large | 35" | 14" | 16" | 15.5" | N/A | 13.25" | 8.625" |
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