Line pants usually hear bad rap, but often deserve it. The wrong pair of wrinkles when touching, rolling like a sail or reading straightforward cruise ship. But the right pair? That was the secret weapon of summer. Lightweight, breathable and structured enough to pass through proper pants, linen performs well, which is how a stylish man can stay cool without succumbing to cargo shorts.
Blame the heat, not your wardrobe. The scattered fibers and linseed-based fibers of linen have been regulating body temperature since ancient Egypt – not just because it is breathable, but because it wears like air. Yes, wrinkles have happened. However, this texture is part of the deal. It says relaxing, not laziness, guys. Paired with breadboards and buttons, linen can even hold your own in a white gacche scene.
This is something that most people unnecessarily emphasize: care is simpler than you think. Most modern linen pants can handle machines, although they will soften and fade over time, which only adds to their appeal. Simply machine wash and cool, dry, and then skip the dryer. The cracked softness you are chasing will only get better with age. You don’t need to give them babies like a Vicuna sweater or silk shirt, but wear them often and enjoy them.
From Amalfi streets to backyard barbecue, the best linen pants of this season go far beyond the resort’s clichés. Consider a mixture of sharp cuts, dyed textures, and a technical mix that actually retains its shape. You’ll find a fatigued waist, elastic waist, beach ready with city polish and a tapered leg option to read business-grade upgrades. Either way, these men’s linen pants move, bend and breathe (stretch enough to survive with the second help of Moules Frites). Below, the best products to buy now – before brunch weather turns away.
