Wednesday, 4 November 2026
Shorts

Three reasons the Gullwings works in light grey

Gullwings · The Short Linens

Nov 3, 2026·

The Gullwings is a straightforward idea: a linen short in light grey. No logo, no unnecessary seams, nothing that dates quickly.

How to wear it

Wear it with a white tee and sneakers for the weekend, or a shirt and knit for something more considered.

Fit

The shape is familiar and that is deliberate. It reads as a short you have owned for years, not one bought last week.

Fabric

Look closely and the weave is even. linen of this quality keeps its shape after repeated washing, which is where most shorts fail.

Care

Thirty degrees, mild detergent, no fabric softener. The latter coats the fibres and dulls light grey over time.

Worth knowing

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

Consider it if you want linen without the price of a designer label, and a cut that will not look dated in two years.