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  • The Bruce Chino
  • The Bruce Chino
  • The Bruce Chino
  • The Bruce Chino
  • The Bruce Chino
  • The Bruce Chino
  • The Bruce Chino
  • The Bruce Chino
  • The Bruce Chino

The Bruce Chino

£195.00

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48
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54
56
Beige Beige
Khaki Khaki

One of our longest developments to date, the culmination of five years' work, the Permanent Style chino is finally here.

Details

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 two colours. 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.

Read the full article about the project here for more details and pictures. 

Sizing

Simon wears a 48, Lucas a 54 and Manish a 50. The size corresponds to the chest size in suiting, with a six-inch drop meaning a 48 corresponds to a size 34 waist. 

If in doubt, we recommend sizing up and taking in the waist.

Unheeded to be hemmed to length.

Size 42 44 46 48 50 52 54 56
Front rise 30cm 30.5 31 31.5 32 32.5 33 33.5
Waist 74 78 82 86 90 94 98 102
Hip 48 50 52 54 56 58 60 62
Thigh 30.5 31.5 32.5 33.5 34.5 35.5 36.5 37.5
Hem 21.7 21.9 22 22.2 22.5 22.7 22.9 23.1
Size 42 44 46 48 50 52 54 56
Front rise 11.8in 12 12.2 12.4 12.6 12.8 13 13.2
Waist 28.5 31 32.5 34 35.5 37 38.5 40
Hip 19 19.75 20.5 21.25 22 22.75 23.5 24.25
Thigh 12 12.4 12.8 13.2 13.6 14 14.4 14.8
Hem 8.4 8.5 8.6 8.7 8.8 8.9 9 9.1
Material & Care
  • 100% cotton, strong right-hand twill
  • Made in Italy by East Harbour Surplus
  • Pre-washed, so no shrinkage
  • Wash cool, at 30 degrees, and hang to dry before ironing
Simon says

“Oh yeah, and the name. East Harbour uses men’s names for its models, as do some old Polo ones. We wanted to replicate that, and the ‘Axl’ model reminded me of Axl Rose from Guns ‘n’ Roses - my favourite was always Iron Maiden, rather than GNR, and particularly singer Bruce Dicksinson; so we went with the Bruce. You’ve go to get your fun where you can, haven’t you?”

Readers say

"Just to say, these chinos are perfect. Just got mine and I have to say, you’ve really nailed it. The weight, cut, style. All perfect. Thanks for all the hard work that went into these."

"I'm absolutely DELIGHTED with these in all respects: fit, cut, make, material, color – everything!"