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The verdict
Fit
Denim shorts from tailored brands tend to cut closer than casual denim. The Hank likely has a straight or slightly tapered leg and will sit at the hip. Indigo denim will fade with wear; expect some shrinkage on first wash.
Quality
Officine Générale's denim shorts are built to the same standards as their tailored shorts: strong seams, well-finished hems, and durable indigo. Not raw denim—expect a refined finish.
Is the price fair?
At 147 EUR, this is mid-premium pricing for designer denim in shorts form. Fair if you intend to wear frequently and don't mind the fade.
Best for
A man seeking a tailored denim short that reads more editorial than workwear, suitable for styled casual and smart-casual wear.
Care
Wash inside-out in cold water and dry flat; indigo sheds in early washes. Fold, don't hang, to avoid stretching at the waistband.
What owners report about Officine Générale shorts
Third-party coverage of Officine Générale shorts specifically is thin; owner discussion on Styleforum treats the brand as a whole, with the shorts range surfacing mainly as sale-season purchases of the Julian short. Members there rate the fabrics as the strong point and construction as where the brand cuts costs — one owner had a button pop off after a couple dozen wears. Trustpilot reviews of the brand's own web store are poor, centering on slow or missing refunds, with some reviewers also reporting loose threads, thin fabrics, and a shift of production away from Europe.
- Strengths
- Owners consistently praise the fabrics and call the price-to-quality ratio fair, with several saying pieces are clearly worth it when bought at steep discount.
- Watch out for
- Construction is the reported weak point — popped buttons and loose threads come up — and the brand's own web store draws repeated complaints about slow or unfulfilled refunds on returns.
- Sizing
- Styleforum owners report the brand's cuts generally run slim and slightly small across the range.
About Officine Générale's shorts line as a whole. Sources: Officine Generale, quality? | Styleforum · officinegenerale.com Reviews | Trustpilot