The DOUBLE DIAMOND TROUSERS combine functionality and vintage charm, crafted from 100% cotton moleskin in a salt-and-pepper pattern. Designed for versatility, these trousers transition effortlessly from work to casual occasions. Featuring a unique printing process and traditional Japanese dyeing techniques, they offer warmth and durability. With a classic urea-button closure and brace buttons for suspenders, these trousers embody a stylish nod to heritage workwear while ensuring contemporary comfort and practicality.
From the brand: The DOUBLE DIAMOND TROUSERS / PRINTED MOLESKIN are ‘salt & pepper’ trousers designed primarily as workwear, but they retain a formal atmosphere reminiscent of an earlier era. The salt-and-pepper fabric is not made from marled yarn but features a striped pattern created through an innovating printing process of the era, on black cotton moleskin.
The use of moleskin as a working fabric was heavily adopted in Europe in the 19th century, with widespread use throughout France. Typically, moleskin is a dense cotton cloth that is sheared and brushed on one side to create a plush nap, resembling the texture of a mole's skin—hence its name. The soft and substantial weight made moleskin jackets and trousers favored choices for farmers and outdoorsmen seeking warmth and wind resistance. Its tight weave also made it a suitable protective layer in factory settings where workers were likely to come into contact with sparks or hot metals.
Salt & Pepper fabric is typically created using heather yarn, but the effect can also be achieved with resist or discharge printing techniques. These methods allow for the creation of repeated stripes or patterns by either preventing the dye from taking in specified areas or by removing dye from the fabric via oxidation.
The traditional Japanese method of dyeing fabrics, known as Katazome, is achieved by applying a resist paste through a stencil. Pigment application can be done by hand painting, complete immersion, or a combination of both.
The DOUBLE DIAMOND TROUSERS feature a urea-button closure front and have been fitted with brace buttons at the waist for the option of pairing with suspenders.
100% cotton moleskin
Urea Buttons
Made in Japan
