Le 31
Pleated Cotton-Linen Short Inseam: 7" (18 Cm)
These mid-thigh length shorts from Le 31 by Simons are tailored with flat front pleats and a straight hem. They feature a soft, lightweight cotton-linen blend, slanted side pockets, and welt back pockets. With a 7-inch inseam (18 cm), they are suitable for warm-weather wear.
- Material
- Blend of recycled cotton and linen
- Style
- casual, classic, preppy
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shorts
Color
Size
Specifications
Mid-thigh length shorts with flat pleats, made from soft lightweight recycled cotton-linen blend.
Flat pleats, soft lightweight recycled cotton-linen fabric, mid-thigh length.
- Material
- Blend of recycled cotton and linen
- Style
- casual, classic, preppy
- Occasion
- casual, everyday, weekend
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shorts
Additional Attributes
- Flat pleats in front for a tailored look
- Soft hand feel
- Lightweight construction
- Recycled cotton content
- Linen content for breathability
- Mid-thigh length (7-inch inseam)
- Exclusive Le 31 by Simons design
- Designed in Canada
Product Insights
Le 31’s 7-inch inseam pleated shorts blend 50% reprocessed cotton with linen for a breathable, soft-hand feel that deepens with washing, while front pleats elongate the leg and provide seated ease. The intentional linen wrinkles and mid-thigh silhouette signal a confident, mature aesthetic, and at a sale price 90% below a similar designer offering, the shorts deliver recycled content and Canadian design without sacrificing durability or true-to-size fit.
Verified claims
- Visual styling
- Forward pleats create a vertical line that elongates the leg and signals a confident, mature aesthetic.
- Fit and drape
- Pleats open when sitting or bending, providing extra front ease and allowing the shorts to drape away from the body in a clean, airy line.
- Handfeel
- Softer drape and gentler first touch than pure linen.
- Breathability
- The linen fibers drive the fabric's breathability, so the shorts wear more like breathable linen than warm-weather cotton.
- Wrinkle behavior
- Wrinkles are part of the relaxed linen aesthetic, guided by the front pleats.
- Care
- Gets softer with each wash; machine wash gentle, line dry.
- Inseam length
- 7-inch (18 cm) inseam is 5 cm shorter than Le 31's 9-inch Bermudas, shaping a contemporary mid-thigh silhouette.
- Pleat function
- Pleats provide hidden fabric reserves for seated ease and anchor the linen drape for a purposeful rumple.
- Price comparison
- At 29.95 CAD sale price, these cost roughly 90% less than Aaron Levine's similar $348 shorts.
- Real-life color
- Reads as a deep true navy with subtle midnight undertones in most lighting.
- Durability
- The recycled cotton-linen blend is soft and lightweight and generally holds up well to repeated washing; it wrinkles more than pure cotton, with wrinkles that are part of the relaxed linen aesthetic.
- Sizing
- True to US waist size; size up if between sizes for a more relaxed fit.
- Recycled content
- 50% reprocessed cotton reduces virgin fiber demand — at $29.95, it undercuts non-recycled options.
- Origin
- Designed in Canada as a Le 31 by Simons exclusive.
- Fabric feel
- Cotton-linen blend softens with wash, breathes well, and has natural wrinkles.
- Tailoring and wrinkle
- The flat front pleats lie flat for a tailored look when standing, and as the linen wrinkles with wear the pleats guide the creasing into a purposeful rumple rather than an unkempt one.
- Color
- The navy is a dark navy with subtle midnight blue undertones; it reads as a deep true navy in most lighting.
- Inseam length
- The 7-inch (18 cm) inseam is a true mid-thigh length and reads as a contemporary tailored summer short rather than a knee-covering relaxed fit.
Product record
- Title
- Pleated Cotton-Linen Short Inseam: 7" (18 Cm)
- Brand
- Le 31
- Price
- 89 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Navy blue pleated shorts shown on a model from the front; visible details include front pleats, slanted side pockets, waistband and straight hem above the knee.
- Overall shapeMid-thigh length tailored shorts with a straight hem and a relaxed, slightly tapered leg as seen from the front.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.38 · w 0.44 · h 0.30 (high) - Front pleatsSingle pressed pleat visible on each front panel starting at the waistband and running downward into the front of the leg.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.40 · w 0.28 · h 0.16 (high) - Side pocketsSlanted side pockets with the model's right hand partially inserted in the right pocket, pocket opening aligned with the side seam.
2 regions
x 0.52 · y 0.45 · w 0.18 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.30 · y 0.45 · w 0.12 · h 0.14 (medium) - Waistband and flyWaistband with a central fly seam and visible topstitching above the pleats.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.38 · w 0.28 · h 0.07 (high) - Fabric appearanceMatte, smooth woven fabric with subtle creasing around the crotch and front leg areas consistent with a cotton-linen blend.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.43 · w 0.40 · h 0.24 (high) - Belt loopsNo belt loops are clearly visible along the waistband in this view.
Other
Lifestyle studio shot with a standing male model against a plain light background; additional visible items include a striped sweater, large brown suede bag, white socks and black shoes. Even, soft lighting with mild shadows on the floor.
- Model poseMale model standing facing forward with left hand in pocket and right arm lowered holding a bag; legs slightly apart.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.08 · w 0.60 · h 0.88 (high) - Visible prop - bagLarge brown suede duffel-style bag with dark handles held in the model's right hand, positioned near the lower left of the frame.
1 region
x 0.09 · y 0.66 · w 0.34 · h 0.23 (high) - Outfit elements not productModel wears a horizontally striped navy-and-white knit sweater, white crew socks and black leather lace-up shoes; these items are separate from the shorts.
2 regions
x 0.30 · y 0.02 · w 0.40 · h 0.40 (high); x 0.42 · y 0.68 · w 0.30 · h 0.28 (high) - Background and lightingPlain light neutral studio background with soft, even lighting and faint floor shadow under the model.
Colors
navy blue· shorts#2D3A5C- Overall shapeMid-thigh length tailored shorts with a straight hem and a relaxed, slightly tapered leg as seen from the front.
- 02
Product
Front view of a pair of navy chino-style shorts with front pleats, belt loops, a visible top button and side pockets; worn by a model from waist to mid-thigh area down to knees.
- Front pleatsTwo vertical front pleats originate below the waistband on each front panel and run toward the hem, visible on both left and right sides.
1 region
x 0.27 · y 0.20 · w 0.46 · h 0.27 (high) - Waistband and belt loopsStraight waistband with evenly spaced belt loops visible along the top edge; waistband sits at the model's natural waist.
1 region
x 0.25 · y 0.12 · w 0.50 · h 0.07 (high) - Top button and flySingle round top button centered on the waistband above a stitched fly placket; button is darker than the fabric.
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.14 · w 0.05 · h 0.05 (high) - Side slash pocketsAngled side pockets set into the side seams; left pocket opening is partially occupied by the model's hand.
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.22 · w 0.18 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.64 · y 0.24 · w 0.18 · h 0.18 (high) - Hem and stitch detailStraight hem with visible single-line stitching parallel to the bottom edge of each leg.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.43 · w 0.52 · h 0.08 (high) - Fabric appearanceMatte woven fabric with slight creasing near the front pleats and upper thigh areas, suggesting medium-weight cotton-linen blend texture.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.20 · w 0.44 · h 0.30 (high)
Other
Studio product shot showing the model wearing the shorts; white seamless background and floor, soft diffuse lighting, visible styling elements including a striped sweater, white socks and black shoes.
- Model stylingModel wears a horizontally striped knit sweater cropped above the waistband; right hand in pocket and left hand relaxed at side.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.00 · w 0.60 · h 0.18 (high) - Visible footwear and socksModel wears mid-calf white ribbed socks and black leather lace-up shoes with thick soles; shoes placed on the studio floor.
2 regions
x 0.09 · y 0.72 · w 0.33 · h 0.23 (high); x 0.57 · y 0.74 · w 0.28 · h 0.23 (high) - Background and lightingEven white seamless background and floor with soft diffuse lighting and faint soft shadow beneath the shoes.
- Image crop and framingImage is cropped to show the model from just below the chest to the floor, centering the shorts and legs.
Colors
navy blue· shorts fabric#232A44dark brown· top button- Front pleatsTwo vertical front pleats originate below the waistband on each front panel and run toward the hem, visible on both left and right sides.
- 03
Product
Rear view of a pair of navy mid-thigh shorts showing back waistband, belt loops, welt back pockets, center back seam and side hand placement in pockets.
- SilhouetteMid-thigh length shorts with a straight, relaxed cut and a hem that falls above the knee when worn.
1 region
x 0.17 · y 0.16 · w 0.66 · h 0.37 (high) - Waistband and belt loopsStitched waistband with evenly spaced belt loops visible across the back waist.
1 region
x 0.27 · y 0.12 · w 0.46 · h 0.10 (high) - Back pocketsTwo horizontal welt back pockets with narrow top openings and no visible closures.
1 region
x 0.26 · y 0.18 · w 0.48 · h 0.08 (high) - Center back seamVisible vertical center-back seam running down from the waistband to the crotch area.
1 region
x 0.49 · y 0.12 · w 0.02 · h 0.35 (high) - Side pockets and hand placementModel's hands are inserted in side seam pockets, causing slight inward pull at the hips on both sides.
2 regions
x 0.07 · y 0.11 · w 0.30 · h 0.40 (medium); x 0.63 · y 0.12 · w 0.30 · h 0.38 (medium) - Fabric appearanceSmooth woven fabric with a matte finish consistent across the visible surfaces; subtle texture suggests a cotton-linen blend.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.18 · w 0.60 · h 0.30 (medium)
Other
Studio rear-view product shot on a white seamless background showing a model from waist down with visible shoes and socks; even lighting and soft shadow under shoes.
- Shot compositionCentered rear-facing crop of a standing model, framing from lower back to shoes with even white negative space around.
- Background and stagingUniform plain white studio background and floor with no visible props.
- Model styling visibleModel wears white crew socks and black leather lace-up shoes; a striped knit top is partially visible at the waist.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.62 · w 0.84 · h 0.33 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft, even studio lighting with a faint shadow cast beneath the shoes toward the bottom of the frame.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.85 · w 0.60 · h 0.10 (high)
Colors
deep navy blue· shorts body#1C2A4B- SilhouetteMid-thigh length shorts with a straight, relaxed cut and a hem that falls above the knee when worn.
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Customer Reviews
1 total1 reviews · out of 5
Easy waer Comfort
I love the color, pleated style and comfortable fit. After first wash, material was soft and color bright.