Utilitarian shapes dominated
Max Mara’s SS20 runway, withIan Griffiths imagining a female-led spy thriller “Why not do a wardrobe for a film that hasn’t been made?”, he told WWD. Taking the Italian label’s reputation for tailoring, he whipped up these shortsas a new iteration on a classic suit; cut to a longline silhouette, they’re topped with buckles at the waist and neat pleats running down each leg. Wear with the matching blazer as=nd waistcoat, as per the runway.
Max Mara cotton-twill shorts
Details:High rise
Structured waistband
Buckled waist adjusters
Inverted pleats at front
Two slip pockets at front
Twill texture
Darts at back
Two buttoned jet pockets at back
Tonal stitching
Partially lined
Straight hem
Concealed hook-and-eye and zip-fly fastenings at front
Fabric:100% cotton
Midweight, non-stretch
Size & Fit:Model is 5ft 10in / 1.78m and wears a size UK 8
Size UK 8: rise 13in / 33cm, inside leg 10in / 26cm, leg opening 20in / 51cm
Cut to a loose fit
True to size
Care:Hand wash cold