Today, we would like to introduce the "Wrap pants", an iconic bottom from Ground Y's 26SS collection that embodies the brand's philosophy.
Among the brand's offerings of genderless everyday wear that transcends age and gender boundaries, these wrap pants are a classic silhouette supported by many.
Even for those picking up an item from the brand for the first time, this is a pair where you can clearly feel the intriguing structure and practicality. Please read to the end.
Asymmetrical Wrap Structure Silhouette Revealed When Walking
First, the face of these pants, as the English name "WRAP" implies, features a unique pattern that covers the entire lower body.
It adopts an asymmetrical structure where another piece of fabric wraps around once from the right front of the wide base pants.
When viewed from the front in a stationary state, the overlapping fabric makes it look almost like a skirt.
However, once you step forward and walk, the wrapped cloth flutters, clearly revealing the pants structure inside.
A Genderless Pattern that Blurs the Boundaries of Gender
This duality of "looking like a skirt at first glance, but pants when moving" is a detail that symbolizes the unisex style proposed by Ground Y.
Although not extreme sarouel pants, the rise is set deep, and pattern making is applied to completely conceal the line from the hips to the thighs.
Because of this, it cleverly blurs the differences in skeletal structure due to the wearer's body type and gender, creating a mechanism where this pants' unique beautiful form is shaped no matter who wears it.
Back Style That Changes with Button Opening and Closing
Furthermore, there is a trick to the back view.
The skirt-like part placed at the back is designed to be openable and closable with buttons.
Whether you fasten these buttons to keep it neat, or open them to give the fabric more movement.
There is room left for the wearer themselves to freely control the change in silhouette depending on their mood that day or the tops they match it with.
High-Density Wool Gabardine That Creates Beautiful Drapes
What maximizes the characteristics of this complex wrap structure is the selection of materials, which can be said to be the core of the brand.
Ground Y's wrap pants use wool gabardine, densely woven using fine-count wool yarn for the weft.
Inheriting Yohji Yamamoto's DNA, this fabric has an appropriate thickness yet is supple, possessing a characteristic elegant luster.
Fluid Form Shaped by the Fabric's Own Weight
The greatest feature of wool gabardine is the "weight and drape" of the fabric itself.
After the cloth of the wrap part flutters greatly when walking or catching the wind, it falls straight down smoothly due to its own weight.
Among the brand's pants, it is positioned as a representative piece where you can enjoy this draping feel the most.
This profound and smooth fabric movement, which cannot be achieved with light cotton or nylon, creates a three-dimensional effect and depth in the overall styling.
Expression of Washer Finish by Sun Drying
And, this fabric has been treated with a sun-dried texture finish, expressing a dry washer feel (natural wrinkle feel) on the surface.
Because it carries an air of being slightly worn in from the beginning, rather than a brand-new smooth state, it blends smoothly into everyday styling.
The high-quality wool's luster and the slightly dry, rough texture coexist, allowing you to create a relaxed feeling that is not too formal.
Styling: Exquisite Balance of Cropped Length and Leather Boots
In actual styling, another merit is that it is easy to balance with footwear.
Personally, I feel that pairing it with heavy leather boots looks the coolest.
While it is a wide silhouette with plenty of volume at the hem, the length is set to a slightly shorter cropped length.
The overlapping fabric gives volume to the lower body, but setting the length to show some skin prevents the overall look from becoming too heavy.
It's an exquisite balance that secures just the right amount of relaxed feel when paired with leather boots or short shoes.
Staff's Wearing Size Feel and Points to Note When Choosing
The waist features an elastic and drawcord specification, fitting a wide range of body types.
However, due to the unique structure of wrap pants, choosing a size that is too large for your body carries the risk of "stepping on the hem of the wrapped cloth every time you walk", so we recommend choosing a size taking into consideration the length from your hip bone to your ankle.
Wearing Size Data
- Staff A (180cm / 58kg / Slim build) Wearing: Size 3
[Size feel] Due to a slim build, there is excess at the waist, but by pulling the attached string tightly, intentional room is created in the fabric, beautifully emphasizing the drape around the waist. The hem doesn't drag on the floor, resulting in just the right cropped length falling around below the knee. - Staff B (176cm / Standard build) Wearing: Size 3
[Size feel] The height setting is close to the brand's official look model. The waist elastic and drawcord firmly hold the waist position, allowing you to wear it in a beautifully balanced silhouette without worrying about stepping on the hem fabric while walking. - Points to note when worn by Staff C (Petite person / Female): Size 3
[Size feel] When worn by petite individuals, the length tends to be exactly just-sized. By setting the waist position slightly higher than usual and securing it with the string, or by pairing it with heels or thick-soled boots, you can safely enjoy the beautiful movement of the fabric.
Unique Silhouette Created by Material and Structure
Finally, let's summarize the key points of the item introduced this time.
- Asymmetrical wrap structure that combines a skirt-like appearance with the ease of movement of pants
- Genderless pattern that creates a beautiful silhouette regardless of gender or body type
- High-density wool gabardine that draws a profound and smooth drape every time you walk
- Well-calculated cropped length balance that pairs well with boots and short shoes, making it hard to step on the cloth
It is a pair where not only the high level of design, but also the characteristics of the material and human body movements are intricately linked.
We highly encourage you to actually experience the swaying sensation of this fabric.
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