Sultano pleated cotton-blend poplin shorts
MAX MARA's shorts release enters Vinchy's AI lab for a closer look at fabrication, fit, and care notes.
Tagged at $235, quality lands at 70/100, comfort at 90/100, and sustainability at 60/100 for discerning shoppers.
- Brand · MAX MARA
- Category · Shorts
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Quality Analysis 70/100
These Max Mara shorts, crafted from a cotton-blend poplin with 2% elastane, offer a comfortable stretch. While the "lightweight" fabric and "partially elasticated waistband" suggest comfort over ruggedness, the inclusion of polyamide (20%) typically enhances durability and wrinkle resistance, making them a practical choice for everyday wear.
Comfort Assessment 90/100
These Sultano shorts promise comfort with a partially elasticated waistband and a lightweight, stretchy fabric blend including elastane, ensuring a comfortable fit that moves with you.
Sustainability Impact 60/100
This garment is made from a cotton-blend poplin, which includes 20% polyamide and 2% elastane, both conventional fossil-fuel synthetics without any mention of recycled content.
Measurement breakdown
Measurements across available sizes.
| Size | Waist | Leg Opening | Rise | Hip | Inside Leg |
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| UK 8 | 70 cm | 70 cm | 38 cm | 92 cm | 12 cm |
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Garment details
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Editors’ Notes: Max Mara's 'Sultano' shorts are equally chic and comfortable. Tailored from cotton-blend poplin, they have a partially elasticated waistband and sharp pleats that give the straight-legs subtle volume. Look closely and you'll spot a gold-tone logo in place of a traditional button.
Editors’ Notes: Max Mara's 'Sultano' shorts are equally chic and comfortable. Tailored from cotton-blend poplin, they have a partially elasticated waistband and sharp pleats that give the straight-legs subtle volume. Look closely and you'll spot a gold-tone logo in place of a traditional button.
Size & Fit: Fits true to size, take your normal size High-rise, cut for a loose fit Partially elasticated at the waist for a comfortable fit Lightweight, stretchy fabric Model is 177cm/ 5'10" and is wearing a UK 8 Model measurements: Bust: 77cm/ 30.5" Waist: 61cm/ 24" Hip: 92cm/ 36" View size guide
Details & Care: Camel cotton-blend poplin Concealed hook, button and zip fastening at front 78% cotton, 20% polyamide, 2% elastane Machine wash or 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.