Shade M51 Cargo Pants
— Cotton-Hemp Weather Cloth —
“That looks like something that person would wear.”
If someone says that, these pants have probably succeeded.
The foundation is the classic M-51 cargo pant.
While faithfully following military-derived details, the silhouette is boldly wide, with enough strength to hold its own even when the hems drag along the ground.
Rather than keeping them pristine, these pants are meant to be worn a little roughly. That is the spirit behind them.
The fabric is a high-density weather cloth woven from cotton and hemp.
The distinctive crisp, dry hand comes from the combination of hemp’s characteristic firmness and body with cotton’s softness.
Their moderate weight and wind-resistant construction make them dependable not only in spring and summer, but also during transitional seasons.
As the pants are worn, the hemp fibers loosen and gradually become softer and more comfortable against the skin—another appeal of the way this fabric ages.
The “hemostatic tape” hanging from the side pocket is still there.
It has little practical use in the city, but the beauty of these pants lies in how the detail itself becomes a design element beyond its original purpose.
The hemostatic tape can be tucked into the pocket, or you can let it swing deliberately as you walk.
but we have a feeling that anyone who chooses the latter is probably someone we could be friends with.
Because they are made from the same fabric as the jacket, we also recommend wearing them as a set,
They have enough presence to stand on their own, making them a defining piece of any outfit.
These cargo pants are designed to be worn and lived in for years, including the process through which the puckering deepens and their character develops.
