5EP x Styleforum round II: chinos. Ideas sought

Arethusa · Aug 8, 2007

Originally Posted by LA Guy

Alright guys, another chance to play designer. This is an exploratory thread, and Godmother, Mauro and I will begin to sift through ideas once we gauge the response to the 5EPxStyleforum jeans (look for more info soon.) Let's here them. I personally like military style combat chinos, with flapped hip and back pockets, so your keys don't fall out while you are fighting Steven Segal hand-to-hand.
Same. Some sort of genuinely rugged fabric. Death to suspender buttons and Bill's (Old Man) Khakis.

ghulkhan · Aug 8, 2007

Originally Posted by whodini

Suspender buttons. Who's with me?

+1

Saucemaster · Aug 8, 2007

Slim is a must (I can buy baggy chinos anywhere... there's a reason I haven't). I'll add another voice for gray. And actually, Get Smart, I would be all over that rusty burgundy color as well.

evilgeniusdan · Aug 8, 2007

Originally Posted by whodini

Suspender buttons. Who's with me?
I'm with you to the death Whoods! Really though, I like suspender buttons - my favorite detail on the RB jeans that have them.

amlai · Aug 8, 2007

Grey or Khaki would be nice. That way they can be dressy and worn with almost any color shoes. I also vote for button down flap pockets and button flies. Flat front and slim fitting as well. To many wide legged chinos out there. Unfinished hems are probably the way to go just from a production standpoint.

I also agree not black. People from the Men's Clothing side of the forum would probably say that it is only for waiters or for the uninformed.

shoreman1782 · Aug 8, 2007

Some sort of genuinely rugged fabric.

Agreed. I might be more interested in some canvas pants/workpants than another take on chinos. I know workwear is more EG territory than 5EP, but if we're discussing authenticity and bucklebacks, well, EG has already done that pretty well, no?

Not that I'd be uninterested in the ideas so far. If we're committed to cotton twill, shades of gray sounds good.

Souper · Aug 8, 2007

I have no suggestion for these chinos, but I gotta say I frickin love 5ep. First the denim, then our SFx5ep jean and now this

jet · Aug 8, 2007

I don't want any throwback western wear, I want something that looks modern.

Must haves:
button fly
mid rise
unique fabric, not the same boring chino fabric
slight taper
slant pockets
no flaps

Colors:
light grey, charcoal, navy, black, even a nice burgundy

whodini · Aug 8, 2007

Originally Posted by ghulkhan

+1

Originally Posted by evilgeniusdan

I'm with you to the death Whoods!

Really though, I like suspender buttons - my favorite detail on the RB jeans that have them.

Originally Posted by Arethusa

Death to suspender buttons.

You are outnumbered, sir. Your say has henceforth been discounted.

I think Kronik was on with having some ridiculous detail that would put our stamp on it, like the MOP idea.

Suspender buttons, to me at least, go along with keeping things timelessly cool while antique. If 5EP's going for tradition (older chinos being cut from deadstock, using antique yarn, sticking with selvage, old-style henleys, etc.), then the buttons should be a welcomed addition.

And yes, I'd actually plan on using them.

DNW · Aug 8, 2007

Originally Posted by whodini

Suspender buttons. Who's with me?
+1 I also want medium rise, straight leg and flap pockets. As for colors, navy, beige, and brown are all I need. Lined waistband and pockets with some funky fabric would be cool. Raw, unwashed, if you dare.

Gaius Pompeius Trimalchio · Aug 8, 2007

Originally Posted by Saucemaster

Slim is a must (I can buy baggy chinos anywhere... there's a reason I haven't). I'll add another voice for gray. And actually, Get Smart, I would be all over that rusty burgundy color as well.

+1. I really like the burgundy idea as well.

Baron · Aug 8, 2007

I really don't like the buckle back idea. I have a pair of incotex chinos that came with the buckle back (ebay) and I had a tailor remove them. Too much uneccasary clutter and they aren't really functional, unless you plan on not wearing a belt.

I prefer a classic khaki color. I think the 5ep aesthetic all about interpretations of classic mens casual wear - I think that a rust or burgandy tone starts to get too far away from that. But how about a herringbone cotton? I love that look in old military surplus stuff.

evilgeniusdan · Aug 8, 2007

Originally Posted by Baron

But how about a herringbone cotton? I love that look in old military surplus stuff.
+ 1,000,000

poly800rock · Aug 8, 2007

belt loops big enough for a 1.5" belt as well please. i hardly wear slimmer belts

amlai · Aug 8, 2007

How about lightweight cotton canvas? Halfway between rugged and dressy... and perhaps could be seen as using the historical material of jeans (considering this is the streetwear & denim forum).

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