AK MC SOFT ECRU COTTON CONTEMPORARY GURKHA TROUSERS

For many years now, Gurkha trousers have been a favourite of stylish men around the world. Named for the fearsome Indian warriors who were recruited into the British Army from the 19th century onwards, these trousers usually feature a high waist, a wide waistband, heavy pleats and double fasteners. While their aesthetic is certainly striking, Alexander Kraft personally found the traditional closing mechanism with opposite buckles rather cumbersome; at the same time, he has always preferred the clean look of flat front trousers. So he decided to create a contemporary version of the Gurkha that featured the clean, flat front – look of his highly successful Riviera model but added a slightly enlarged the waistband while also lengthening the front buckle. Thus, he combined the best of all worlds: The Gurkha – inspired waistband and fastener, with the clean look and ease-of-use of normal trousers. As usual, the trousers feature side-adjusters.

The new Gurkha cloth has been woven in Italy from a precious, all-natural high-quality cotton that will take the wear from high summer through autumn.

They can be worn to complement a blazer, sports jacket or with a simple knit or polo shirt. Complete the look with a pair of penny loafers, velvet slippers or espadrilles.