One of our longest developments to date, the culmination of five years' work, the Permanent Style chino is finally here.
Made in Florence by East Harbour Surplus, the Bruce chino is an everyday staple, inspired by traditional models, old washes, and a desire to give the PS reader a foundational, year-round piece in their wardrobe.
The Bruce has a mid-rise and a straight leg, with comfortable side pockets and open rear ones. It's made in a double-twisted gabardine cotton, with a right hand twill for strength, garment washed to produce a perfect, lived-in feel. The chinos feature slant pockets, coin pocket and open back pockets.
There are now four colours to choose from.
- The beige was faithfully recreated from an archive Polo pair to produce the most versatile shade: slightly muted, slightly greyed, not too yellow or too warm. As a result it goes with everything from browns and blacks, to bright reds and greens.
- The khaki is a washed olive shade, again picked for versatility. It too can be worn smart with neutrals in cream, navy or black, or worn with colour such as pink, tobacco and burgundy.
- The navy is a deep, rich menswear navy that will fade slightly over time, but not too much as the fabric is already pre-washed.
- The brown is a colder brown, which is the one Simon prefers, and is particularly useful in a muted, tonal wardrobe.
Read the full article about the project here for more details and pictures.
