Faux pearl-embellished striped knitted shorts
BALMAIN's shorts release enters Vinchy's AI lab for a closer look at fabrication, fit, and care notes.
Tagged at $1,490, quality lands at 60/100, comfort at 80/100, and sustainability at 60/100 for discerning shoppers.
- Brand · BALMAIN
- Category · Shorts
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Quality Analysis 60/100
These Balmain shorts are crafted from a mid-weight viscose and polyester-blend knit, offering a comfortable, slightly loose fit. While the "specialist clean" care instruction suggests a need for careful handling, the knit construction and blend should provide reasonable wear for a garment designed for casual styling.
Comfort Assessment 80/100
These Balmain shorts offer a comfortable experience with their "slightly loose fit" and "mid-weight knit," ensuring ease of movement and a pleasant feel against the skin. The inclusion of 1% elastane in the trim also suggests a subtle give for added comfort.
Sustainability Impact 60/100
This garment contains polyester, a conventional fossil-fuel synthetic, without any mention of recycled content, which negatively impacts its sustainability score.
Measurement breakdown
Measurements across available sizes.
| Size | Waist | Leg Opening | Rise | Hip | Inside Leg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FR 34 | 58 cm | 58 cm | 28 cm | 90 cm | 6.5 cm |
| FR 40 | |||||
| FR 42 | |||||
| FR 36 | |||||
| FR 44 | |||||
| FR 38 | |||||
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Garment details
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Editors’ Notes: Designed to sit on the waist, Balmain's striped shorts are knitted for a slightly loose fit and embellished with gold-tone and faux pearl buttons for a retro, nautical-inspired feel. Style yours with a classic tank or T-shirt.
Editors’ Notes: Designed to sit on the waist, Balmain's striped shorts are knitted for a slightly loose fit and embellished with gold-tone and faux pearl buttons for a retro, nautical-inspired feel. Style yours with a classic tank or T-shirt.
Size & Fit: Fits true to size, take your normal size Mid-rise, designed for a slightly loose fit Mid-weight knit Model is 177cm/ 5'10" and is wearing a FR 36 Model measurements: Bust: 85cm/ 33” Waist: 66cm/ 26” Hip: 92cm/ 36” View size guide
Details & Care: Black and white viscose and polyester-blend Zip fastening along back 85% viscose, 15% polyester; trim: 78% viscose, 14% polyester, 7% polyamide, 1% elastane Specialist clean
Delivery & Returns: Find out more about our delivery options . Try items in the comfort of your own home. If they're not quite right, you've got 28 days to request an exchange or return and send them back to us. We'll collect them from your nearest UPS drop off point. Free returns are offered within 14 days of delivery.