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The verdict
Fit
Plain front, classic cut. Likely sits naturally through the hip with a straight leg; fits true to size for the French market.
Quality
Italian organic cotton signals intentional sourcing. Expect softer hand and good longevity from quality twill construction.
Is the price fair?
Mid-premium at 195 EUR. Organic cotton adds value; the plain front keeps it versatile. You're paying for fiber choice and consistency.
Best for
The conscious shopper who wears chinos year-round and wants a neutral, unfussy foundational pair.
Care
Organic cotton benefits from cold water washes and hang drying; avoid excessive heat to preserve softness.
What owners report about Officine Générale chinos
Forum members single out the chinos and trousers among the pieces they like from this line, and fabric quality draws the most consistent praise, though several say they only buy during sale season rather than at full retail. Construction is where owners see costs cut: one reported the top button popping off a pair of the brand's trousers after only a couple dozen wears. Retail editors describe the fisherman chino's cotton twill as soft yet robust, with a slightly slim cut.
- Strengths
- Fabric quality is the most consistently praised trait, with the chinos and trousers named among the line's better pieces at a price owners consider fair, especially on sale.
- Watch out for
- Construction hardware fails first — an owner reported a top button popping off after a couple dozen wears — and several forum members say full retail is hard to justify versus waiting for sales.
- Sizing
- The line runs slim and slightly small; one owner who normally takes a 50 in pants sizes up to a 52 across the brand and found the fisherman chino fits a full size small.
About Officine Générale's chinos line as a whole. Sources: Officine Generale, quality? | Styleforum · Green New Fisherman Cotton-Twill Chinos | OFFICINE GÉNÉRALE | MR PORTER