{"product_id":"the-bruce-short","title":"The Bruce short","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur updated take on a summer staple, the chino short, made with East Harbour Surplus, the same company that makes our popular \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.permanentstyle.com\/collections\/shorts\/products\/the-bruno-chino?variant=55568880894328\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBruce chino\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe shorts use the same fabric and come in largely the same colours, which makes it easy for anyone that owns the chinos already and means both have that same nice washed-cotton feel. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe only addition is a dark navy in the shorts, as Simon often finds navy a more useful colour in shorts than chinos. It's a rich menswear navy that will fade slightly over time, but not too much as the fabric is already pre-washed.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sizing is the same as the chinos too, so if you know your size in those you're safe to buy the same size here. If not, the number is based off chest measurements, but the best approach is to check the size chart and compare the waist, for example, to your own or to a pair of trousers you already own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cut of the shorts is slightly looser than our previous model, so we would not suggest using that as a guide to sizing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe shorts have a roughly 5.5 to 6.5 inch inseam, depending on size, which means they finish nicely above the knee but aren't so short they're ever uncomfortable when you sit down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimon takes a 48 in the shorts as he has a 34 inch waist. Lucas takes a 54 and is a 38 waist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead the full article about the project \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"%20https:\/\/www.permanentstyle.com\/2026\/06\/introducing-the-bruce-short.html\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e for more details and pictures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduct summary:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChino short in a strong right-hand twill cotton\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComfortable cut with a straight leg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-washed so no shrinkage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlant pockets, coin pocket, open back pockets\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree colours, beige, navy and khaki\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Italy by East Harbour Surplus\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSizing: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimon is wearing a size 48 in the beige and khaki, Lucas is wearing a size 54 in the navy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe size refers to a corresponding suit jacket, but best is to work off the waist size in the chart below. 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