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Trousers

How the Mavericks fits into a small wardrobe

Mavericks · The Longs

Nov 2, 2026·

There is a version of this trouser in every shop. What separates the Mavericks is the cloth: stretch chino, dyed blue, and finished without shortcuts.

How to wear it

It sits well under an unstructured jacket. Choose a tone that echoes blue rather than contrasts with it.

Fit

Proportions are simple. Nothing exaggerated, nothing cropped, and the length lands where it should for both trainers and leather shoes.

Fabric

The cloth is stretch chino. It keeps a little structure through the day, softens with washing and does not require ironing to look presentable.

Care

Iron inside out on a low setting. Direct heat on the surface can leave a shine that does not come out.

Worth knowing

Colours within the range are dyed to sit together, which makes combining two pieces from the same fabric straightforward.

In short: a stretch chino trouser that does its job. Worth knowing if you are replacing something worn out and want three more years from it.