Description
Handmade in Italy of 100% azure blue poplin cotton. Limited to 16 pairs. Sundries gift box and note card included.
Italian sizing runs smaller than the US. Please review the Size Chart. Size up if you’re unsure or want a baggier fit.
The design of these boxers is based on a 1950s french military boxer short with two functional buttons and an internal / covered elastic waist band. Clean finished seams.
- 100% woven poplin cotton
- Machine wash cold, tumble dry
- Australian Mother of Pearl Buttons
Over the past decade of travels around Italy I’ve been constantly inspired the culture of small, family-run businesses that focus on craft- whether it be the neighborhood forno al legna or the local merceria specializing in fine undergarments.
The charm is that most of these shops sell products under their own brand, working with a manufacturer to present their unique selection or fabric or detailing. This creates regional styles that help maintain the diverse fabric of such a young country.
I probably visited 50 or so of these stores, from Aosta to Pacino and I found, thanks to a friendly shop owner, a 2nd generation pajama and underwear maker named Mauro who repurposes fine shirting fabrics for boxer shorts.
The functioning buttons are an unnecessary yet charming detail that speaks to the level of craftsmanship, making these a very comfortable vestige of the past.
