The article discusses the evolution of chinos, highlighting the difference between traditional cotton chinos and modern stretchy alternatives. Proper chinos, made from sturdy cotton, improve in quality and comfort with each wash, but finding these 'real' chinos is becoming increasingly difficult due to the prevalence of mass-produced, elastane-enriched versions. The piece nostalgically references iconic figures, such as James Dean and JFK, who wore authentic chinos, contrasting them with the modern obsession with style over substance. Ultimately, the article laments the loss of quality and craftsmanship in favor of convenience in today’s fashion landscape.
"There's a deliciously anticipated moment with certain types of clothes when they reach fleeting perfection a second before they fall apart forever."
"Nowadays, though, the algorithms of mass fashion have decided for us that we prefer elastane-enriched, shrunken facsimiles of the great American chino over the real thing."
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