Up for sale here is a pair of pants from the Agnes B label. Agnes B has been going strong in France since the mid 1970s, with its namesake designer still very much involved in the design. Agnes B has since made a name for herself in the art world as well, operating some very influential galleries, a production company and various other enterprises. Still, the clothes are definitely one of her strengths, infusing a strong workwear element and wearability into modern French design. Her label is one of those holdouts that still manufactures mostly in France (although it appears they’re manufacturing more abroad these days). The designs are timeless, effortless in that uniquely French way, and made to last. I sort of liken her to a French Yohji Yamamoto – she’s been around all along, producing consistently high quality stuff.
So what we have here is a classic pair of black chinos, the sort of pants that will basically go with everything, whatever the mood or occasion. It’s one of those staple pieces that you can mix and match a million different ways. Material here is a somewhat heavier woven cotton, helping to keep everything nice and resilient. Silhouette is a bit slim but not excessively so, and we have the standard 5 pocket, zip fly jeans set up here. These pants currently retail at about $350 from Agnes B and they are not made in France. You can get it here much more reasonably anyway.
Size is labeled a 44, which should work well for a 33” waist in my opinion. I measure the waist at 33”, inseam at 26”, rise at 11”, and opening at the bottom of the leg at 8”. The pants come in used but good shape. There is some minor wear, but nothing too obvious and no holes, tears or stains. Made in France.
Shipping from Japan to anywhere will be $30.