Crafted from a luxurious silk and linen blend, these Oblique Shorts feature an innovative design inspired by vintage and futuristic aesthetics. With a high-rise, wide-leg silhouette, double inverted pleats, and a D-ring belt for adjustability, they offer sophistication and comfort. The undyed herringbone fabric is soft, breathable, and perfect for summer, ensuring style without compromising on functionality. Ideal for both casual outings and more dressed-up occasions.
From the brand: MotivMFG's Spring/Summer 2026 collection is titled "A.C.G.T." — referencing the four bases that make up a strand of DNA: Adenine, Cytosine, Guanine, & Thymine. The very conceptual title ties into the scientific inspiration behind the collection, which combines a set of unique and highly-technical fabrics with Motiv's usual stellar tailoring and design. The garments are somehow both old-world and futuristic, with riffs on familiar silhouettes and contemporary updates to classic styles that seem like they would feel equally appropriate in the Atomic Era of the late 40s as well as the distant 2100s.
The Oblique Shorts an a very covertly complicated garment, in that their understated appearance hides the incredible tailoring details that they're just packed with. These are Motiv's take on an Eastern "Mien" fly construction, with a high rise, wide leg fit and two inverted pleats down the front that remind one of gurkha shorts. The waistband is secured with a wrapped front fly and integrated D-ring belt, allowing these to adjust through the waist and comfortably fit a significant range across each size without ever looking too large or too small.
These are made from an undyed silk/linen blend herringbone twill fabric that's pretty perfectly suited for the summertime. They're slightly dry to the touch, though the herringbone weave is exactly as soft and breathable as you'd expect it to be, resulting in an outstandingly comfortable fabric from the moment you put it on. It's got a subtle luster and a fluid drape — the blend of linen and silk gives the best of both worlds, with outstanding softness and a cool hand that feels great in hot weather.
Fits true to size with an adjustable waist. Dry clean only.
50% silk / 50% linen
Undyed linen/silk herringbone fabric
Silk warp threads, linen weft
D-ring belt
Two side pockets
Single rear pocket
Double inverted pleats
Straight fit
Snap and zip fly
Highly adjustable
Custom woven labels
Dry clean only
Designed and produced by MotivMFG in Beijing, China
