A lot of trouser
The balloon pant seems to be very much the cut of the moment, doesn't it? These Nylon Loose Balloon Pants from Gramicci have a wide, billowing silhouette with hem darts for that lovely ballooned shape that always feels just a teensy bit All Saints. Made from 100% recycled nylon with a DWR finish and UV protection, they're practical and hardwearing for an active lifestyle, with a dry, casual-washed feel. The elastic waistband and cinch belt ensure a comfortable fit, and you've got a whopping six pockets including some horizontal zip ones on the side.
- UV protection
- Wide baggy ballooned fit
- Hem darts for balloon shape
- Drawstring hem for adjustment
- Elastic waistband
- Tonal cinch belt
- Two forward set pockets with coin pockets inside
- Two horizontal zip pockets on side
- Two forward set back pockets
- 100% recycled nylon (Durable Recycled Nylon)
- DWR water-repellent finish
Gramicci's sizing can be a little confusing. In our experience it is best to size up once from your usual size. For example, if you're normally a UK Medium, go for a Large here, and check the measurments below if you are unsure.
| All measurements in cm | S | M | L | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waist (min) | 64 | 70 | 76 | 82 |
| Waist (max) | 72 | 78 | 84 | 90 |
| Hips (around) | 98 | 104 | 110 | 116 |
| Front Rise | 25.7 | 26.7 | 27.7 | 28.7 |
| Thigh (across) | 32.5 | 34 | 35.5 | 37 |
| Inseam | 68 | 69 | 70 | 71 |
| Hem Width | 19.5 | 20.5 | 21.5 | 22.5 |
As a brand, Gramicci has always been about one thing: freedom. Founded in the early 1980s by free-spirited Yosemite climber Mike Graham, from the outset it was imbued with an independent, adventurous spirit. That had a lot to do with Graham's associations with the Stonemasters, the original dirtbag climbers who did as much for climbing counterculture as they did for pushing the grades.
Unable to find shorts or pants that worked for climbing, Graham simply designed and made his own. The G-pants were the first legwear to feature innovations that are now staple features of technical outdoor clothing, such as a gusseted crotch and an integrated belt. These elements gave unsurpassed freedom of movement. Climbers loved them, but so did California's bikers, skaters and surfers. Gramicci's defiant ethos, maverick attitude and stylish yet functional products also meant the brand soon made the leap into streetwear. Today, though Gramicci pants still work well for summer cragging, their simple aesthetic means they're equally at home in the metropolis too.