Original Madras Trading Company's madras is not only the original (its in the name!) but the best in the business. Handwoven in Chennai, India of 100% organic cotton, these shorts are classic menswear, Ivy-style, old-money and Preppy Handbook approved. Luxuriously soft, comfortable and breezy, they also can double as swim trunks if you rinse 'em out after a swim. Make your summer days a breeze: these go with polo shirts in any color, OCBD's or any oxford cloth shirt, even a tee, and your outfit is done. Boat shoes recommended but not included. Originally $175, now $125 for our Spring Sale.
Soft Construction
More comfortable, with ease of movement
Always the Finest Fabrics
Critt's decades of experience and friendships with designers at the world's best fabric mills (in Italy, the UK and beyond) is the Crittenden difference: we look for fabrics that are a bit out of the ordinary, but still the finest quality there is
Real French Facing
Unlined and breathable, french-facing = more comfort
- True soft construction; exceptionally lightweight
- Real Mother of Pearl or Horn Buttons
- Butterfly lining and piped seams
- Self or Felt Undercollar
Notes
Notes
- Two inch allowance for tailoring; tailoring available at Crittenden shop locations
- 40R has a 30" back length and 20" sleeve length
- Working sleeve buttonholes (aka surgeon's cuffs)
- 2 interior pockets
- Side vents
Care
Care
- We recommend brushing tweeds with a soft fabric brush to remove light stains. Otherwise, spot clean immediately, or if necessary, dry clean.
- Advise your dry cleaner to press gently to care for real mother-of-pearl buttons