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Trousers

The Charles: a cotton trouser for regular wear

Charles · The Jeans

Nov 2, 2026·

The Charles belongs to the Trousers range and comes in ultra light blue. It is cotton, cut for regular wear rather than one season, which is why the construction matters more than the name.

Fabric

Made from cotton, the Charles resists creasing and holds its colour when washed cold. It feels substantial without being heavy.

Fit

The silhouette is deliberately plain. That is the point: it does not fight a jacket, a knit or a heavier shoe.

Care

Wash cold, inside out, hang to dry. Skip the dryer: heat is what shortens the life of cotton. A soft brush handles most marks.

How to wear it

Keep the palette tight — two tones plus ultra light blue — and the outfit needs no further thought.

Worth knowing

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

Nothing here is designed to impress at first glance. The point is that it keeps working, season after season.