Chinos has been quite popular the last couple of seasons. According to the legend Sir Harry Lumsden, a commander of a British regiment stationed in India, got the idea in 1848 to dye all of his soldiers white uniforms with a native plant called Mazari. The new Khaki pants were more suitable in battle, since they gave a better camouflage in the local terrain. The name Khaki comes from the Hindu word for “dust”.

Later on when American troops situated in the Philippines (during the Spanish-American war) bought Chinese made khakis, they got the name chinos (Chino is the Spanish word for Chinese).

I can recommend two pairs of chinos, one for men and one for women, which are now in stores. The men’s model is called Stucker, and is made in classic cotton. They are slightly tapered, and got two stitched down pleats. Together with slanting front pockets and two jetted back pockets with a small double-jetted pen pocket underneath.

The women’s model is called Rut , made in italian coated cotton, which has a high-waist and tapered legs. Just like Stucker, they have two stitched down pleats and slanting front pockets.
Both models come in black and beige.