Is It Time We Recognise Chino Shorts As The GOAT?

Is there a more versatile bottom in the realm of men’s fashion than the unassuming chino short? It’s a question we truly believe lies at the heart of the GOAT conversation, and in short*, as far as we can decipher, the simple answer is ‘no’. A wardrobe workhorse that never steals the headlines but effortlessly pulls all kinds of outfits together, chino shorts are a beloved go-to for many with good reason. Whatever your style and wherever you’re headed, there’s bound to be a pair that fits the bill. Read on for just a few of the ways we’re living and loving chino shorts in 2023. 

For those that subscribe to the capsule wardrobe school of thought, to champion minimal and interchangeable pieces is kind of a big deal. Less is more, and relying on key pieces to underpin your wardrobe is a step in the right direction for the future of fashion. Enter chino shorts. Effortlessly styled with a t-shirt for trips to the grocery store, a coffee run or anywhere else your day takes you, daily activities are far comfier when you #freetheknee. That doesn’t mean you should sacrifice on style though, and the same pair of shorts you’d dress up with a button-up shirt for a night out, can be the same pair you live in day to day. A pair of black chino shorts get our vote but if you’re in your neutrals era, we also fully support that choice.