The JOE MCCOY CHINO TROUSERS are crafted from a chino cloth that is historically associated with The United States Military Academy at West Point. These trousers offer a contemporary interpretation of the classic U.S. Army Officer Trouser, striking a clean silhouette that is synonymous with the chinos worn by Steve McQueen in the iconic film "The Great Escape.”

The earliest recorded mention of "chino" dates back to this time in 1898, when twill pants were eventually produced for these servicemen stationed in the Philippines, as well as Roosevelt's famous “Rough Riders” cavalry. At this time, Spanish was the official language, and "chino" was the Spanish word for "Chinese." The twill fabric used for these pants originated from China, and thus "chino" evolved from a nickname for the trousers to their widely accepted name. In 1903, the US Military officially authorised the use of hot weather fatigue and field dress made from this lighter fabric.

Entering World War II, the durability of the chino cloth made it an essential part of the military uniform in the Pacific and also at home at West Point. Photographs taken at Tarawa Atoll show the chino worn during friendly baseball games and day-to-day labouring - the chino trouser was the ideal all-weather garment. While khaki itself gradually saw less use from the military, its influence can be seen in the M41 before being succeeded by the olive drab M43, as well as the M-421A summer flight jacket.

Post World War II, chino cloth moved from the battlefield to college campuses, where it took a turn from military wear to practical civilian clothing. Quickly becoming a favourite among Ivy League students, who often paired the khaki chino with rich madras cloths, Oxford button-down shirts and penny loafers - a timeless styling that would captivate Hollywood stars such as Paul Newman, inspiring the wider public.

Our JOE MCCOY CHINO TROUSERS are made from a right-hand twill cotton cloth that softens beautifully from the first wash. Details include reinforced rear pockets that maintain their shape throughout regular wear and washing. The mid-rise is finished with a urea button fly.

100% West Point Cotton Chino Fabric

Cotton sewing thread construction

Belt Hoops

Coin Pocket

Two Side Pockets

Two Rear pockets

Urea Button Fly

Made in Japan