The Whole Lot Fray denim shorts
MOTHER's shorts release enters Vinchy's AI lab for a closer look at fabrication, fit, and care notes.
Tagged at $268, quality lands at 80/100, comfort at 60/100, and sustainability at 90/100 for discerning shoppers.
- Brand · MOTHER
- Category · Shorts
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Attribute deep dive
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Quality Analysis 80/100
These denim shorts, crafted from 100% cotton and made in the USA, offer a good foundation for everyday wear. The "mid-weight" fabric suggests a decent level of resilience, ensuring they'll hold up well to regular use.
Comfort Assessment 60/100
These denim shorts, crafted from 100% cotton, offer a relaxed feel with their laid-back, baggy legs and wide-leg fit, ensuring ample room for movement. However, the mid-weight, non-stretchy fabric might limit flexibility compared to garments with added stretch.
Sustainability Impact 90/100
These denim shorts are a great choice, crafted from 100% cotton grown and made in the USA, which supports local economies and reduces transportation impact.
Measurement breakdown
Measurements across available sizes.
| Size | Waist | Leg Opening | Rise | Hip | Inside Leg |
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| 24 | 70 cm | 60 cm | 29.5 cm | 98 cm | 41 cm |
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Garment details
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Editors’ Notes: MOTHER is pure Americana - not just in looks, but craft, too. 'The Whole Lot Fray' shorts are made in the USA with locally grown cotton. The laid-back, baggy legs are coolly faded.
Editors’ Notes: MOTHER is pure Americana - not just in looks, but craft, too. 'The Whole Lot Fray' shorts are made in the USA with locally grown cotton. The laid-back, baggy legs are coolly faded.
Size & Fit: Fits true to size, take your normal size Mid-rise, cut for a wide-leg fit Cropped length Mid-weight, non-stretchy fabric Size 26 jeans have an inside leg of 16"/ 41cm Model is 177cm/ 5'10" and is wearing a size 26 Model measurements: Bust: 77cm/ 30.5" Waist: 62cm/ 24.5" Hip: 88cm/ 34.5" View size guide
Details & Care: Blue denim Partially concealed button fastenings along front 100% cotton Machine wash Designer wash: Wipeout
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.