Short trousers for men - which trousers for which occasion?
Short trousers for men are ideal in summer and for many leisure activities. A casual fashion style has been gaining ground for a long time, making shorts, capris and Bermudas socially acceptable. Especially when temperatures warm up in our widths. We'll introduce you to the different styles and cuts below.
Shorts
The term shorts is rather generic. It emerged in the 1960s and referred to very short trousers for men, women and kids. Shorts for men have established themselves and have been on the market in many variations ever since. Today, there are shorts for men that usually reach down to the knee and are the perfect trousers for hot temperatures. Whether for going to the beach, hiking or even shopping and eating out. The name shorts comes from the English language, where this casual fashion style was invented.
Bermuda shorts
As the name suggests, these trousers originate from the tropical Bermuda Islands. Legend has it that an emissary of the British crown got so sweaty that he quickly cut off his trousers, as they were called at the time. Thus the term Bermuda trousers or Bermuda shorts was born. This is said to have been in the 17th century. Later, the khaki-coloured, knee-length trousers worn by British soldiers were called Bermudas. The difference between Bermudas and shorts is that shorts only reach above the knee and are often even shorter. Bermudas, on the other hand, reach down to the knees and usually cover them as well.
Capri trousers
The Capri trousers for men did not originate on the Italian island of Capri, but the Munich designer Sonja de Lennart designed these trousers in Germany between 1945 and 1948. Capri trousers were tight-fitting trousers with a side slit at the bottom that reached down to the calf. They were particularly popular in the 1950s. Today, however, capri trousers for men are cut wider and meet the need for more comfort and functionality.
Which material should it be?
Short trousers made of pure cotton are particularly breathable in summer, but less comfortable than shorts for men with an admixture of elastic fibres. Freedom of movement and elasticity are particularly important when it comes to sports, trekking or climbing. Casual cuts combined with synthetic fibres that are soft and light as well as uv protection are the ideal short trousers for men. For mountain, cycling and climbing sports, tight-fitting trousers with a high percentage of elastane are recommended.
We offer you a wide range of shorts for men in all variations, whether for a visit to a restaurant in summer or for a big trekking tour. In fashionable cuts, colours and comfortable functions.
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- Bermudas
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