
Le 31
Banker Stripe Bermudas Imported From Seoul
These Banker Stripe Bermudas, imported from Seoul, are knee-length loose-fit shorts with flat front pleats and a buttoned elastic waist. Crafted from a blended polyester stretch weave, they feature a subtle vertical pinstripe in charcoal with side and rear welt pockets. Designed for a relaxed fit, they fall above the knee with a straight hem.
- Material
- Blended polyester stretch weave
- Style
- classic, casual, relaxed-fit
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shorts
Color
Specifications
Loose-fit knee-length bermuda shorts with banker stripe pattern, featuring buttoned elastic waist and flat pleats, imported from Seoul.
Loose fit, knee length, buttoned elastic comfort waist, flat pleats, blended polyester stretch weave
- Material
- Blended polyester stretch weave
- Style
- classic, casual, relaxed-fit
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shorts
Additional Attributes
- loose fit
- knee length
- buttoned elastic comfort waist
- flat pleats in front
- blended polyester stretch weave
- imported from Seoul
Product Insights
Le 31's Banker Stripe Bermudas, imported from Seoul, blend tailored suiting details with smart-casual versatility: flat front pleats, button front with hidden rear elastic, and a century-old pinstripe pattern from Victorian banking codes now adapted as resort wear. The polyester-rayon-spandex blend resists wrinkles and recovers shape after activity, while the design mirrors $950 designer shorts at a fraction of the price. The main tradeoff is a fixed waist adjustment—no drawstring or tabs, relying on elastic stretch and approximate sizing—but the result is a crisp, tailored silhouette suitable for all-day wear.
Verified claims
- Pattern heritage
- Subtle pinstripe originated as Victorian bank codes and later became resort wear.
- Design
- Flat pleats and hidden elastic waist borrow from suiting for a tailored look.
- Pleat construction
- Flat front pleats are borrowed from tailored suiting; the same detail appears on designer banker-stripe pieces such as AMI's $950 pure-wool version.
- Waist mechanism
- Button front with hidden rear elastic provides trouser-like stretch fit.
- Waist adjustability
- No drawstring or tabs; fit relies on the button and elastic give, and similar Le 31 elastic-waist pants approximate sizes as S (30"), M (32"), and L (34"), though the loose fit and elastic mean sizing can vary.
- Styling
- Flat front button and pleats create a tailored trouser silhouette for smart-casual wear.
- Brand consistency
- Recurring waist design across Le 31 bottoms, confirmed on multiple models.
- Shape recovery
- Shorts recover shape after sitting or cycling, preventing bagging.
- Wrinkle resistance
- Polyester blend keeps the pinstripe crisp and resists wrinkling all day.
- Stripe heritage
- Century-old banker stripe design, subtle enough for smart-casual pairings.
- Care
- Polyester-rayon-spandex blend (80/17/3) resists wrinkles, holds shape, and machine washes easily.
- Value
- Sale price $49.95 CAD undercuts tailored bermudas from brands like AMI ($950).
- Comfort
- Wrinkle-resistant fabric and buttoned elastic waist for travel-friendly comfort.
- Care
- Machine wash cold and tumble dry low; the shorts retain their color and shape through repeated wash cycles.
- Styling guidance
- The shorts are designed to be mixed with solid-colour tops as a smart separate, and they pair with a blazer or button-down for relaxed summer evenings.
Product record
- Title
- Banker Stripe Bermudas Imported From Seoul
- Brand
- Le 31
- Price
- 125 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 8 sourcesProduct comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Banker Stripe Bermudas Imported From Seoul: Choose this if you want a loose, knee-length bermuda with a relaxed boxy silhouette and a comfortable buttoned elastic waist with belt loops. It comes in dark charcoal with a subtle vertical pinstripe, flat front pleats, side seam pockets, two welt rear pockets, and a stretch weave of 80% polyester, 17% rayon, and 3% spandex. Note that on the model shown the hem falls just above the knee, though the exact length may vary with wearer and size, and only Medium, Large, and X-Large in Charcoal are listed.[1,2,3,4] | Semi-Plain Chino Bermudas Inseam: 9" (23 Cm): Choose this if you want straight-cut, above-the-knee chino bermudas with a 9-inch (23 cm) inseam and a mid-rise waistband with belt loops, slanted front pockets, and two welt back pockets. The stretch fabric is a recycled cotton blend (50% reprocessed cotton, 40% cotton, 7% polyester, 3% spandex) with a smooth, matte finish, and this Light Grey version is from Le 31, a Simons exclusive designed in Canada. Note that fit and length are shown on one model in photos, so how they sit on you may differ.[5,6,7] | Stretch Chino Short Inseam: 5" (13 Cm): Choose this if you want a mid-thigh, smart-casual chino short with a flattering cut, made from stretch twill of 51% organic cotton, 46% REFIBRA TENCEL lyocell, and 3% elastane. It comes in six colors — including Black in sizes 28 to 36 and Off White, Chocolate/Espresso, Light Brown, and Forest Green in sizes 28 and 30 — with Navy/Midnight Blue up to size 32. Note that some customers found these less comfortable than Le 31's other chino shorts and returned them, and the black version reportedly attracts lint, requiring frequent cleaning.[8] |
Image Analysis
3 images- 01

Product
Front view of knee-length loose-fit bermuda shorts in a dark charcoal fabric with subtle vertical pinstripe and pleated front, worn by a model.
- SilhouetteKnee-length, loose A-line shorts that fall just above the knees with a relaxed, slightly wide leg opening.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.48 · w 0.44 · h 0.30 (high) - Fabric patternVery faint vertical pinstripe visible on the dark fabric, giving a subtle striped texture along the length of the shorts.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.48 · w 0.40 · h 0.28 (high) - Front pleatsSoft front pleats at the upper front near the waistband creating a slight tapered fold toward the crotch.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.48 · w 0.32 · h 0.18 (high) - Waistband and fly areaWaistband area is visible at the top of the shorts; fly area is present but details of closure are not legible.Partial
1 region
x 0.31 · y 0.44 · w 0.28 · h 0.10 (medium) - HemStraight stitched hem at the bottom of each leg, finishing above the knee.
1 region
x 0.29 · y 0.70 · w 0.42 · h 0.06 (high) - Visible seamsVertical side seams and inner leg seams visible; seam lines show construction around pockets and pleats.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.48 · w 0.44 · h 0.30 (high) - OcclusionUpper waistband partly covered by the model's sweater and arms; left side pocket area partially shadowed by fold of fabric.
1 region
x 0.25 · y 0.36 · w 0.50 · h 0.30 (high)
Other
Studio full-body shot of a model against a plain white background, three-quarter frontal pose with arms crossed; soft even lighting with minimal shadows and visible floor line.
- Shot compositionFull-body studio photograph showing the model standing, centered vertically with head near top third and feet near bottom edge.
- BackgroundPlain white seamless background and white floor with a faint shadow beneath the model.
- Model poseModel stands with arms crossed across chest and legs slightly apart, facing the camera at a slight three-quarter angle.
- Lighting and shadowSoft, even studio lighting with low-contrast shadows under the model's shoes and slight shadowing on the inner leg areas.
- Other garments visibleModel also wears a long-sleeve horizontally striped sweater, white dress shirt collar and tie, white crew socks, and black leather loafers; these items are not described as product attributes here.
2 regions
x 0.20 · y 0.08 · w 0.60 · h 0.38 (high); x 0.36 · y 0.74 · w 0.28 · h 0.20 (high)
Colors
charcoal gray· shorts#3B3B3C- SilhouetteKnee-length, loose A-line shorts that fall just above the knees with a relaxed, slightly wide leg opening.
- 02

Product
Front-facing mid-length bermuda shorts with vertical pinstripes, visible pleats, waistband with button and belt loops, and side pockets; shown on a model from waist to just below the knee.
- Silhouette and cutLoose, straight-legged bermuda shorts falling to just above the knee with a relaxed, boxy silhouette and a straight hem.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.18 · w 0.76 · h 0.46 (high) - WaistbandMid-rise waistband with visible belt loops and a single centered button closure at the front.
1 region
x 0.29 · y 0.09 · w 0.42 · h 0.12 (high) - PleatsProminent front pleats on each side starting at the waistband and extending down the front panel.
2 regions
x 0.20 · y 0.18 · w 0.26 · h 0.40 (high); x 0.54 · y 0.18 · w 0.26 · h 0.40 (high) - Side pocketsSlight diagonal side pockets indicated by seam lines at hips, with the right pocket partially visible under the model's hand.
2 regions
x 0.07 · y 0.22 · w 0.18 · h 0.20 (medium); x 0.75 · y 0.22 · w 0.18 · h 0.20 (medium) - Fabric patternFine vertical pinstripe pattern: thin, evenly spaced lighter stripes on a dark ground running lengthwise.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.20 · w 0.64 · h 0.40 (high) - Front fly areaCenter front seam consistent with a concealed fly under a narrow front panel.Partial
1 region
x 0.41 · y 0.16 · w 0.18 · h 0.28 (medium)
Other
Studio shot of a model wearing the shorts, cropped from mid-torso to just below the knees, with white seamless background and soft even lighting; visible socks and shoes and parts of a striped top.
- Model crop and poseImage shows a front-facing model from slightly above the waist to the lower legs, hands resting near the hips with fingers visible.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Visible apparel besides productStriped long-sleeve top cropped at the waist, white crew socks, and black leather loafers are visible but are not part of the shorts.
2 regions
x 0.22 · y 0.00 · w 0.56 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.34 · y 0.62 · w 0.32 · h 0.32 (high) - Background and lightingUniform white seamless background with soft, even studio lighting and minimal cast shadows under the feet.
- Image quality and cropSharp focus on the shorts and legs, image cropped at the top of the waistband and below the knee; no visible text or labels in the frame.
Colors
charcoal pinstripe· shorts main fabric#3E3D41- Silhouette and cutLoose, straight-legged bermuda shorts falling to just above the knee with a relaxed, boxy silhouette and a straight hem.
- 03

Product
Rear view of knee-length dark charcoal tailored bermuda shorts with a gathered elastic waistband, belt loops, and two horizontal welt rear pockets; subtle vertical pinstripe pattern across the fabric is visible.
- Silhouette and lengthRelaxed, knee-length bermuda silhouette ending just above the knee on the model with a straight hem
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.32 · w 0.64 · h 0.53 (high) - Waistband constructionElasticized waistband with visible gathered fabric and at least one belt loop centered at the back
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.14 · w 0.28 · h 0.12 (high) - Rear pocketsTwo horizontal welt rear pockets set into the seat area, each with narrow visible pocket openings
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.21 · w 0.36 · h 0.10 (high) - Side pocket and hand placementRight side seam pocket opening visible with the model's right hand placed inside the pocket
1 region
x 0.74 · y 0.20 · w 0.18 · h 0.20 (high) - Fabric patternSubtle vertical pinstripe pattern visible across the shorts, lighter thin stripes on a dark ground
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.20 · w 0.56 · h 0.60 (high)
Other
Studio rear-shot showing the model from mid-torso down against a plain light background. Even diffuse lighting with soft shadowing; model wears socks and loafers that are not part of the product.
- Shot compositionRear studio shot cropped to show the model from mid-torso to shoes, centered framing with ample white space at top and bottom
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (medium) - Model styling and propsModel wearing a striped long-sleeve top, white crew socks, and black leather loafers; right hand in pocket and left hand relaxed at side
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.02 · w 0.84 · h 0.96 (high) - Lighting and shadowsEven, diffuse studio lighting with minimal hard shadows and a faint floor shadow beneath shoes
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.70 · w 0.80 · h 0.28 (medium)
Colors
dark charcoal· shorts body base#3B3B3Clight gray pinstripe· shorts vertical pinstripes- Silhouette and lengthRelaxed, knee-length bermuda silhouette ending just above the knee on the model with a straight hem
Variants
3 SKUs| SKU | Title | Price | Avail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4718442 | Banker Stripe Bermudas Imported From Seoul - Charcoal - Medium | CA$49.95CA$125.00 | Yes |
| 4718443 | Banker Stripe Bermudas Imported From Seoul - Charcoal - Large | CA$49.95CA$125.00 | Yes |
| 4718444 | Banker Stripe Bermudas Imported From Seoul - Charcoal - X-Large | CA$49.95CA$125.00 | Yes |