Illuminate belted pleated floral-print silk and cotton-blend 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 Not Available for discerning shoppers.
- Brand · ZIMMERMANN
- Category · Shorts
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Quality Analysis 60/100
These shorts, crafted from a delicate silk and cotton-blend, are designed for volume with sharp pleats, suggesting a focus on drape rather than rugged wear. The "Dry clean" care instruction further indicates a need for gentle handling, which is typical for fine fabrics.
Comfort Assessment 80/100
Crafted from a luxurious silk and cotton-blend, these shorts offer a soft feel against the skin. The sharp pleats also contribute to a comfortable, voluminous fit, ensuring ease of movement.
Sustainability Impact Not Available
This garment offers no specific sustainability clues, so a default score is assigned.
Measurement breakdown
Measurements across available sizes.
| Size | Waist | Leg Opening | Rise | Inside Leg | Hip | Outside Leg |
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| 2 | 74 cm | 82 cm | 31 cm | 8 cm | 104 cm | — cm |
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Garment details
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Editors’ Notes: Zimmermann's 'Illuminate' shorts are printed with lush tropical flowers and hummingbirds - match yours to the same ones seen on the coordinating top. They're made from silk and cotton-blend and have sharp pleats that give them nice volume. The high waist is threaded with a summery rattan-trimmed buckle.
Editors’ Notes: Zimmermann's 'Illuminate' shorts are printed with lush tropical flowers and hummingbirds - match yours to the same ones seen on the coordinating top. They're made from silk and cotton-blend and have sharp pleats that give them nice volume. The high waist is threaded with a summery rattan-trimmed buckle.
Details & Care: Multicolored silk and cotton-blend Concealed zip fastening along back 53% silk, 47% 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.