Thursday
Oct152009
W-Taps BC Work Trousers
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October 15, 2009 by Ryan Willms
October 15, 2009 by Ryan Willms 
I'll admit it, I fell victim so some fanboy-esque admiration yesterday. I was flipping through an old issue of i-D and saw a spread of Tet looking cool as hell as per usual. The guy just oozes with style in my opinion and his definitive taste shines through with W-Taps. These BC work trousers are a good example. Three pieces of exterior branding on a pair of pants probably shouldn't work but it does. Everything is placed where it should be. Aside from the great details like small side cinch, and slit pockets with tab buttons, the colour and cut are just what I've been looking for this fall (albeit these are from spring). Navy chinos are near impossible to find and I love the slightly baggier shape of these with their tapered legs and front pleat. They've got that '50s look to them, one which I'd happily embrace with some more contemporary pieces.
available at The-Glade
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Reader Comments (4)
These are awesome. I bought a pair of Navy Carhart chino/workpants inn England at the start if the summer, and had them tapered in on my return to NY. That shape looks so good, it's tempting to do it to every pair of trousers I own.
Good call on these.
the width on the legs is absolutely absurd. price is out there too.... the detailing and construction looks great, but i personally couldn't see myself dropping $300 ona pair of pants that i'd most likely hem.
Good to see items from WTAPS being featured. Every season, the basic WTAPS staple like the military inspired cargo pants and work pants varies in construction and design but stays in terms of quality. They are tough and will stand the test of time. Tried and tested through years of heavy usage.
To me the slightly baggier leg is a nice departure from the usual tailored silhouette. It might not be an everyday wear but something you can work into the rotation. The price isn't ideal (even the 20% off if you're outside of Europe) but you get what you pay for in terms of the quality and craftsmenship.
George tracked down the amazing photo I was talking about... thanks.
-op