Style Guides

Chinos have been knocking around since the late 1800s and, like many other items of clothing, have military roots. Specifically, American armed forces stationed in the Philippines during the Spanish-American war had their uniforms made from Chinese twill cotton, and the term ‘chino’ derives from the Spanish word for ‘China’.  Now you know the answer to a question that you probably didn’t ask. Chinos & Dress codes Chinos are traditionally a flat-fronted cotton trouser with a straight leg. Modern sensibilities tend to favour a slim fit, but wider fits are... Read More