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The verdict
Fit
Voile is sheer and gossamer; this is a textured cotton voile, likely lined for opacity. The Leonce probably has a straight, tailored cut. Wrinkled fabric wrinkles further with wear; sizing should be true.
Quality
Wrinkled cotton voile is intentionally crumpled during finishing, which is labor-intensive. It's durable but airy. Officine Générale's execution should be clean; the wrinkles are the point, not a flaw.
Is the price fair?
At 206.50 EUR, the price reflects the specialized finishing and editorial design. Not cheap, but reasonable for a one-of-a-kind textured short.
Best for
A woman in warm climates or a fashion experimenter seeking a distinctive, breathable short that prioritizes texture and movement over polish.
Care
Hand wash in cool water; the wrinkles will deepen with humidity and wear. Air-dry; never press.
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