Wednesday, 4 November 2026
Shorts

What the Retrospectives gets right about cotton

Retrospectives · The Print Swims

Oct 31, 2026·

Some shorts earn their place quietly. The Retrospectives is one: cotton, finished in retro print, and made to be worn often without much thought.

Fit

Cut is mid-rise with a straight leg. If you prefer a closer fit, size down; the fabric gives slightly after the first wear.

Fabric

The material is cotton, tightly woven, with a dry hand. It breathes better than a synthetic blend, which matters if you wear the same short all day.

Care

Cold machine wash, low spin, dry flat away from direct sun. Iron on low if you want a sharper finish, though it is not needed.

How to wear it

It pairs with grey, ecru, navy and denim. Avoid bright accents; the cloth is the detail.

Worth knowing

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

If you already own something similar in a lighter cloth, this is the version for cooler months.