Are Gurkha Trousers & Shorts Timeless, or Just a Trend?

We take a look at Gurkha Trousers & Shorts and determine their place in classic menswear: https://gentl.mn/gurkha-trousers-shor...

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00:00 Gurkha Trousers & Shorts Introduction

Gurkha trousers quickly become a favorite at events like Pitti Uomo, and they’re often seen on various menswear influencers. While this trouser might have a particularly strong interest in European countries, its reach is now worldwide.

01:14 What are Gurkha Trousers and Gurkha Shorts?

They're defined by having pleats. You’ll see Gurkha trousers with a strong double pleat. Whether that’s inward or outward facing, it doesn’t really matter but, sometimes, you’ll find ones with a single pleat. You can also find them in a less common appearance – also known as the “kissing pleat.”

Just above the pleats, you will see a single or a double extended waistband, which can be used to tighten or loosen the trouser. This is typically done with a buckle, but you can also find them in button varieties as well or they might even use side adjusters.

Gurkha shorts are about the same as Gurkha trousers. The only difference is they’re shorts and not pants.

03:38 History of Gurkha Trousers

Like many things in menswear, Gurkha trousers have a military origin. These treasures were based off of the trousers that were part of the military uniform in the Nepalese military, found in the Kingdom of Gurkha, in the early 1800s.

06:04 Are Gurkha Pants Formal or Casual?

It depends, but they can be made more formal depending on the fabric that they’re made from. For example, Gurkha is made of silk, linen, cotton; it really brings out a more casual summertime feel. If you choose a pair of Gurkhas in a very thick and heavy flannel, it might really dress it up and also, the fabric properties and the weight of the fabric can really lend itself to a sharp crease, which could also lean more formal.

06:48 Wearing: → As separate trousers
07:20 → With a shorter jacket
07:46 → With breezy shirts
08:17 → With boots
08:35 → With sneakers
09:15 → With patterns
09:27 → With dress shoes

Because the waistband detail has so much going on, they don’t really look good underneath a suit jacket.

09:49 Gurkha Trouser Tips

Given the pleats and the busy waistband, it’s probably best to pick a plain material. Avoid oversized window panes or bold check patterns. Gurkha trousers can be quite tricky to get right and, you know, here at GG, we’re all about a good fit.

11:07 So, Timeless or Trend?

We will call a pair of Gurkha trousers a timeless piece. They have a rich history that goes back, and the design is still the same today. Even if it seems like they’re trending right now, the reality is it’s just a resurgence in popularity. It’s not a new thing.

11:34 Recommended Brands: → J. Peterman
→ Studio suits
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→ Todd Snyder
→ Lucan Fashion
→ Rubinacci
→ Yeossal
→ Collaro Classic Menswear

12:12 Outfit Rundown