Cargo Pants
The current state of Omnifinery men’s cargo pants is a testament to the versatility of the army-surplus staple, with its compartmentalised pocket styling positioning it as a technically upgraded version of the standard chino trouser. This season, the cargo pant reasserts its status as a surprisingly easy style choice, granted by recent experimentations with slimmed-down fits and upgraded textiles. Tapered, sirwal style silhouettes marry military fatigues to slouchy hippie-wear, while baggier fits hark back to the divisive ‘phat’ pants of early-2000’s goth and rave culture. In spite of its wide scope of cultural touch points, the practical function at the core of the cargo pant prevails across all of its modern incarnations, with roomy flap pockets highlighting the aesthetic appeal of organisational possibility. The camouflage patterns and earthy colour ways that permeate this season’s selection pay homage to the cargo pant’s martial origins, though drawstring-adjustable waistbands and cuffs offer a degree of comfort and customisation adapted to civilian life. Boundless styling possibilities have made the cargo pant an unassuming mainstay of men’s fashion, consistently satisfying the time-enduring need for fundamentally utilitarian design.