Your Chinos Should Be Faded, Fraying, and Filthy

Chinos are the ultimate wardrobe workhorse. Throw on a pair with an Oxford shirt and dress shoes, and you’re ready to spend the day toggling between Microsoft Outlook and Teams notifications. But if standard chinos keep you on the straight and narrow, what about a pair that’s faded, frayed, and a little rough around the edges?

Faded chinos are the sartorial equivalent of a Summer Friday: off-duty, off the clock, and not answering emails until Monday. Think of them as the khaki equivalent…