
Rick Owens
Cargobela Cotton Fabric Bermuda Short
This Cargobela cotton fabric Bermuda short by Rick Owens is a drop-crotch short made in Italy from structured cotton. It has a regular fit with a drawcord-adjustable elastic waist, exposed zip fly, and multiple pockets: slant pockets, buttoned slit pockets at the back, and flap cargo pockets. Includes metallic eyelets and an inseam length of 5.25 inches (13 cm), in a cream/beige color.
- Color
- cream
- Material
- Cotton fabric
- Gender
- unisex
- Style
- utilitarian, minimal, gothic
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shorts
Color
Size
Specifications
Chic utilitarian Bermuda shorts with drop-crotch design and multiple pockets.
Structured cotton fabric, drop-crotch, exposed zip fly, multiple pockets including cargo pockets.
- Color
- cream · white
- Material
- Cotton fabric
- Style
- utilitarian, minimal, gothic
- Occasion
- casual, everyday
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shorts
Additional Attributes
- Structured cotton fabric
- Regular fit
- Drawcord-adjustable elastic waist
- Exposed zip fly
- Slant pockets
- Buttoned slit pockets at the back
- Flap cargo pockets
- Metallic eyelets
- Made in Italy
- Drop-crotch design
- 5.25-inch inseam
- Utilitarian-style aesthetic
Product Insights
The Cargobela Cotton Fabric Bermuda Short by Rick Owens democratizes avant-garde design through diffusion-level pricing—less than half the cost of mainline cargo and 28% below a deeply discounted diffusion version—while maintaining Italian craftsmanship. Its ivory/cream beige departs from the brand's gothic black, inviting tonal layering over all-black looks, and is crafted from lighter 100% cotton structured fabric compared to the black denim variant. The drawcord-adjustable elastic waist eliminates the need for a belt, and flap cargo pockets secure with concealed snaps. However, the length hits around the knee on a 187cm model but sits lower on shorter builds, a tradeoff for its accessible fit.
Verified claims
- Price comparison
- Sale price is less than half of a mainline cargo and 28% below a deeply discounted diffusion cargo.
- Manufacturing
- Made in Italy at a price within the deep-discount range of the DRKSHDW diffusion line.
- Fit
- Length hits around knee on a 187 cm model, but lower on shorter builds.
- Waist closure
- Drawcord-adjustable elastic waist keeps shorts in place without a belt.
- Colorway
- Ivory/cream beige departs from Rick Owens' gothic black, broadening appeal.
- Tonal layering
- Light cream hue encourages tonal layering over all-black looks.
- Fabric
- 100% cotton structured fabric; unlike black denim variant, this is lighter.
- Pocket closure
- Flap cargo pockets secure with concealed snaps.
Product record
- Title
- Cargobela Cotton Fabric Bermuda Short
- Brand
- Rick Owens
- Price
- 1000 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
3 images- 01

Product
Front-facing mid-thigh length beige cotton shorts with visible drawstring waistband, patch pocket on right thigh, and visible topstitching; model wearing shorts so waistband and hem are partially occluded by shirt and hands.
- SilhouetteLoose, straight-cut Bermuda short silhouette ending above the knee with a relaxed leg opening.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.48 · w 0.56 · h 0.30 (high) - Waistband and closureMid-rise waistband with visible external drawstring threaded through metal eyelets at the front center; drawstring hangs down over the fly area.
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.48 · w 0.24 · h 0.10 (high) - Drawstring detailsTwo cords tied loosely or hanging with metal aglets and visible knot; cords are lighter than short fabric.
1 region
x 0.43 · y 0.52 · w 0.15 · h 0.18 (high) - Pocket constructionLarge rectangular patch pocket on the right front thigh with visible topstitching and an open top; left front shows inset slash pocket partly obscured by model hand.
2 regions
x 0.61 · y 0.56 · w 0.18 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.27 · y 0.56 · w 0.16 · h 0.14 (medium) - Seams and stitchingVisible double topstitch lines along pocket edges, side seams, and hem; stitching contrasts subtly against fabric due to shadow and texture.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.54 · w 0.52 · h 0.22 (high) - Fabric appearanceMatte woven cotton fabric with a soft drape and slight creasing near the hips and front where the shirt tucks over the waistband.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.48 · w 0.56 · h 0.30 (high) - HardwareSmall round metallic eyelets at the waistband where the drawstring exits, finish appears reflective silver.
1 region
x 0.45 · y 0.50 · w 0.06 · h 0.04 (high) - OcclusionUpper waistband and center front partially obscured by the model's shirt hem; hands rest near pockets, slightly covering pocket openings.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.41 · w 0.32 · h 0.16 (high)
Other
Studio product shot showing a model standing against a neutral light gray background with diffuse lighting and soft shadows; full body crop centered vertically and horizontally.
- Model and stylingMale model wearing the shorts with a taupe tank top tucked over the waistband and black leather platform boots; hands relaxed near pockets.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.04 · w 0.76 · h 0.92 (high) - Background and lightingPlain light gray seamless background with soft, even studio lighting producing subtle shadows under the model and at the legs.
- Shot compositionFull-body frontal composition with model centered, slightly turned to the viewer's left, image crop includes head to boots with some headspace.
- Image qualityHigh-resolution, evenly focused image with natural color rendering and minimal noise.
Colors
light beige· shorts body#C6BAA9light gray-beige· drawstring#C5BAAAmetallic silver· eyelets#C4BCB3- SilhouetteLoose, straight-cut Bermuda short silhouette ending above the knee with a relaxed leg opening.
- 02

Product
Front view of a pair of mid-length beige cotton shorts on a model showing elastic waistband, exposed central zipper and drawstring, side pockets including a left cargo flap, and a turned hem.
- WaistbandElastic gathered waistband in the same beige fabric with visible stitching lines around the top edge.
1 region
x 0.23 · y 0.08 · w 0.54 · h 0.06 (high) - Center exposed zipperVertical exposed metal zipper runs from the waistband toward the crotch; zipper tape contrasts slightly with fabric.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.12 · w 0.06 · h 0.36 (high) - DrawstringThin off-white drawstring extends from the waistband area and hangs down over the front of the shorts with frayed ends.
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.30 · w 0.08 · h 0.20 (high) - Front grommetsTwo small round metal grommets positioned symmetrically on the front panel below the zipper area.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.30 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (high) - Left cargo pocketRectangular cargo pocket with a horizontal flap on the left front thigh integrated into the beige fabric.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.29 · w 0.22 · h 0.19 (high) - Slanted side pocketsSlanted inset hand pockets visible on both sides near the waistband, opening toward the center front.
2 regions
x 0.30 · y 0.16 · w 0.20 · h 0.12 (medium); x 0.56 · y 0.16 · w 0.20 · h 0.12 (medium) - Hem detailBottom hem is turned once creating a visible cuff with stitching across both legs.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.46 · w 0.60 · h 0.08 (high) - Fabric appearanceSmooth woven fabric with a matte finish and subtle natural creasing around seams and pockets.
Other
Image shows a model wearing the shorts, cropped from the waist down; plain light grey studio background, soft even lighting and faint shadows on the floor; black platform boots visible as styling props.
- Model stylingModel legs and hands are visible; shorts are shown on a live model standing facing forward with hands near the hips.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.00 · w 0.64 · h 1.00 (high) - Boots as propsBlack tall platform boots worn by the model occupy the lower portion of the image and are not part of the shorts product.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.72 · w 0.52 · h 0.26 (high) - Background and lightingNeutral light grey seamless studio background with soft, even front lighting and minimal shadowing under the feet.
Colors
light beige· shorts main fabric#CABAA6metallic silver· exposed zipper and grommetsoff-white· drawstring- WaistbandElastic gathered waistband in the same beige fabric with visible stitching lines around the top edge.
- 03

Product
Rear view of beige knee-length cotton shorts on a model showing elastic waistband, rear welt pockets, a side cargo pocket with flap, visible seams and straight hem.
- Overall silhouetteKnee-length, loose-fit shorts with a straight leg and relaxed drape over the back of the thighs.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.14 · w 0.76 · h 0.60 (high) - WaistbandElastic waistband with gathered fabric around the waist; top edge of the waistband visible under the model's shirt.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.08 · w 0.60 · h 0.10 (high) - Rear pocketsTwo horizontal rear welt pockets with narrow stitched openings located on the upper back of the shorts.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.18 · w 0.50 · h 0.08 (high) - Side cargo pocketRectangular cargo pocket on the right side (viewer left) with a stitched top flap and an angled lower pocket seam.
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.34 · w 0.18 · h 0.24 (high) - Seams and topstitchingVisible single-line topstitching along side seams, pocket edges, waistband and hem; stitches appear tonal and narrow.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.18 · w 0.64 · h 0.56 (medium) - HemStraight folded hem with a narrow stitched finish at the leg openings.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.64 · w 0.64 · h 0.10 (high) - Fabric surfaceSmooth, matte woven fabric with minimal visible texture consistent with lightweight cotton or cotton blend.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.26 · w 0.40 · h 0.30 (medium) - Visible occlusionRight rear quarter of the shorts is partially occluded by the model's right hand resting near the side pocket.
1 region
x 0.66 · y 0.20 · w 0.14 · h 0.20 (high)
Other
Studio shot showing a model from the rear against a plain light gray background; model is wearing black chunky boots. Even soft lighting with subtle shadowing under the model.
- Shot compositionRear three-quarter view of a standing model, framing from waist down to boots with some torso visible at the top.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Background and stagingPlain light gray seamless studio background free of props or patterns.
- Model footwearBlack chunky Chelsea-style boots with pull tabs and thick lug soles visible below the shorts.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.72 · w 0.44 · h 0.24 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft, even studio lighting producing faint shadows beneath the boots and slight shading on the shorts' folds.
Colors
warm beige· shorts body#C2B29D- Overall silhouetteKnee-length, loose-fit shorts with a straight leg and relaxed drape over the back of the thighs.