Hermes Boxers Waistband

GDXG · Jun 19, 2011

I like this style of boxer shorts, but don't (read: can't) spend $400 on a pair. Does anyone know what this type of waistband is called? Other brands that make them? Brooks sort of has something similar, but I think they have some sort of drawstring operation.

http://usa.hermes.com/p_boxers_boxer...ategoryDisplay

ShayaEXQT · Jun 19, 2011

thanks for the link, just bought 15 pairs.

dragon8 · Jun 19, 2011

$400 for underwear? WTH!

6stringsakc · Jun 19, 2011

Originally Posted by GDXG

I like this style of boxer shorts, but don't (read: can't) spend $400 on a pair. Does anyone know what this type of waistband is called? Other brands that make them? Brooks sort of has something similar, but I think they have some sort of drawstring operation.

http://usa.hermes.com/p_boxers_boxer...ategoryDisplay

Maybe you can go bespoke boxers for cheaper.

Joe Cool · Jun 19, 2011

This is a serious problem.

I believe the waistband is propirietary.

GDXG · Jun 19, 2011

Originally Posted by Joe Cool

This is a serious problem.

I believe the waistband is propirietary.

A proprietary boxer waistband? I doubt it.

idfnl · Jun 19, 2011

<< I'd buy those skivvies but unfortunately they'd peek out under my bespoke shorts.

HomerJ · Jun 19, 2011

Originally Posted by GDXG

I like this style of boxer shorts, but don't (read: can't) spend $400 on a pair. Does anyone know what this type of waistband is called? Other brands that make them? Brooks sort of has something similar, but I think they have some sort of drawstring operation. http://usa.hermes.com/p_boxers_boxer...ategoryDisplay
Button tab closure? Have you looked at Birds of Sausalito.

GDXG · Jun 19, 2011

Originally Posted by HomerJ

Button tab closure? Have you looked at Birds of Sausalito.

Perfect! Thanks, Homer J.

SpooPoker · Jun 19, 2011

Damn, I wish there was a $345 Tshirt to go with these. PT Williams, any clue where I can find one?

Prada_Ferragamo · Jun 20, 2011

Commando FTW!!!!!!

Klobber · Jun 20, 2011

At that price, I can picture a few people feeling the urge to wear just boxer shorts when out and about.

Benjamin E. · Jun 20, 2011

Originally Posted by GDXG

I like this style of boxer shorts, but don't (read: can't) spend $400 on a pair. Does anyone know what this type of waistband is called? Other brands that make them? Brooks sort of has something similar, but I think they have some sort of drawstring operation. http://usa.hermes.com/p_boxers_boxer...ategoryDisplay
They're pleated, but that's all it's called. The BB model had no elastic, whereas these probably have the back of the waistband elasticized. Charvet and Bird's Boxers also offer pleat front boxers, but you'd have to check with them about availability. As for getting pleated boxers at a lower cost, go for the BB or Bird's. I was fortunate enough to come across some NOS BB Makers boxers that were too big in the waist, so I took off the front elastic, pleated them, and sewed the elastic back on in a way that it wouldn't stretch. The end result was less stretchy, but if I wear them on my natural waist (with my suit trousers at the same height, holding them up) they are comfortable and stay put. BTW, while the Hermes are forward pleated and I also forward pleated my own, the BB and Bird's are reverse pleated; the BB being single pleated and the Bird's double.

garymyman · Jun 20, 2011

Originally Posted by Benjamin E.

BTW, while the Hermes are forward pleated and I also forward pleated my own, the BB and Bird's are reverse pleated; the BB being single pleated and the Bird's double.

This man knows underpants!

PLaydice · Jun 20, 2011

I have an answer that may actually help.
Polo Ralph Lauren calls that style "The Gentlemans Boxer"
they are at tj maxx regularly for 7.99!

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