Illuminate belted cotton-blend corded lace shorts
ZIMMERMANN's shorts release enters Vinchy's AI lab for a closer look at fabrication, fit, and care notes.
Tagged at $625, quality lands at 60/100, comfort at 80/100, and sustainability at 60/100 for discerning shoppers.
- Brand · ZIMMERMANN
- Category · Shorts
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Quality Analysis 60/100
These shorts feature delicate cotton-blend corded lace and a lightweight, non-stretchy fabric, suggesting they are not designed for rugged wear. The "Dry clean" care instruction further indicates a need for gentle handling, which is typical for less durable materials.
Comfort Assessment 80/100
These shorts are designed with comfort in mind, featuring a full lining for a smooth feel against the skin and a lightweight, non-stretchy cotton-blend corded lace that offers a boxy, non-restrictive fit.
Sustainability Impact 60/100
These shorts are crafted from a cotton-blend corded lace, with a significant portion being conventional polyamide, which is a fossil-fuel synthetic without any mention of recycled content. The lining is 100% cotton, but the primary fabric blend includes a non-recycled synthetic.
Measurement breakdown
Measurements across available sizes.
| Size | Waist | Leg Opening | Rise | Hip | Inside Leg |
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| 00 | 65 cm | 76 cm | 31 cm | 98 cm | 14 cm |
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Garment details
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Editors’ Notes: Zimmermann's 'llluminate' shorts are made from pretty cotton-blend corded lace. They have a high waist threaded with an embellished self-tie belt and are fully lined for coverage and comfort. Wear yours with a tucked-in top and sandals.
Editors’ Notes: Zimmermann's 'llluminate' shorts are made from pretty cotton-blend corded lace. They have a high waist threaded with an embellished self-tie belt and are fully lined for coverage and comfort. Wear yours with a tucked-in top and sandals.
Size & Fit: 00 = UK 6/ US 2/ FR 34 0 = UK 8/ US 4/ FR 36 1 = UK 10/ US 6/ FR 38 2 = UK 12/ US 8/ FR 40 3 = UK 14/ US 10/ FR 42 4 = UK 16/ US 12/ FR 44 Fits true to size, take your normal size High-rise, designed for a boxy fit Lightweight, non-stretchy fabric Model is 175cm/ 5'9" and is wearing the designer's size 0 Model measurements: Bust: 78cm/ 31" Waist: 62cm/ 24.5" Hip: 92cm/ 36" View size guide
Details & Care: Cream cotton-blend corded lace Concealed button, hook and zip fastening at front 76% cotton, 24% polyamide; lining: 100% cotton Dry 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.