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Based on the knee-length jort category, a typical weight would be around 10–14 oz, but that's an estimate.","q":"Is the denim 100% cotton rigid (no stretch), and what is the weight of the denim (e.g., 10 oz, 12 oz)?"}],"target_countries":"US","canonical_url":"https://www.simons.ca/en/men-clothing/bermudas-shorts/denim/sewn-cross-pleated-jort-imported-from-seoul--16742-25302?colourId=0","deep_research":{"dimensions":{"korean_denim_quality":{"title":"What Korean denim manufacturing means for quality","entries":{"exclusive_seoul_import_curation":"The 'imported From Seoul exclusively at Djab' designation is not just a shipping note—it indicates that the retailer hand-picked these shorts from South Korea's manufacturing ecosystem instead of ordering an off-the-shelf private-label style, which typically yields a more considered fit and detail mix tuned to the original Seoul market's demands.","seoul_streetwear_design_language":"The sewn-cross pleats and elasticated back waistband are a direct translation of Korean menswear sensibilities, where rigid denim bottoms regularly incorporate tailoring elements to create sculpted volume and movement—this blend of dress-short architecture and casual denim immediately separates the jort from generic five-pocket cutoffs.","rigid_100_cotton_as_an_intentional_quality_signal":"Choosing non-stretch, 100% cotton rigid denim over the ubiquitous elastane blend is a decision rooted in denim purism; Korean streetwear labels commonly favor rigid fabrics for their structural hold and aging character, so this material choice frames the shorts as a garment that will break in and develop a subtle fade path rather than degrade with a few wears."}},"styling_white_pleated_shorts":{"title":"Styling white pleated shorts for different occasions","entries":{"rigid_100_cotton_crisp_silhouette":"The non-stretch denim holds its shape through a full day of wear, so the pleats and straight leg opening remain crisp rather than bagging out — crucial for a silhouette that relies on the interplay between structured tailoring and casual denim attitude to feel intentional.","4_pocket_utility_layering_workwear":"The classic 4-pocket layout preserves the denim's workwear roots, so adding an unbuttoned chore jacket or an open overshirt in a complementary tone builds a layered outfit that plays on utility-heritage codes without clashing with the pleated front — the pleats keep the look elevated while the pockets signal casual ease.","seoul_import_k_streetwear_layering":"As a piece designed within the Korean fashion retail ecosystem, these jorts align with the oversized, layered approach common in Seoul street style — pair with a short-sleeve camp-collar shirt or a lightweight longline tee over a tank, add a bucket hat or shoulder bag, and finish with chunky retro sneakers to ground the outfit in a familiar Yeonnam-dong weekend look.","sewn_cross_pleats_structured_volume":"The flat front pleats introduce tailored fullness through the thigh, creating a visual break from standard flat-front denim shorts; tops with a boxy or relaxed drape, rather than a skinny cut, maintain a balanced silhouette, while a front-tuck draws the eye to the waist and highlights the pleat line without adding bulk.","12_inch_inseam_knee_length_proportion":"A 12-inch inseam lands right at the knee and can visually shorten the leg if not balanced; low-top sneakers, loafers, or sandals worn with a bare ankle or no-show socks preserve the leg line, whereas chunky or high-top footwear works better when the elastic waist is worn slightly higher on the hips to offset the hem's visual weight.","elasticated_back_waistband_tuck_friendly":"The elasticated back removes the gap that rigid denim often leaves at the waist, so a half-tuck or full tuck without a belt stays clean — this makes it practical to wear a tucked-in tee or lightweight knit for a more deliberate, put-together summer look while keeping the back relaxed.","bleached_white_contrast_and_tonal_palette":"The bright, bleached white acts as a natural anchor for high-contrast outfits: a solid black, navy, or chocolate top delivers a bold streetwear punch, while layering creams, beiges, and pale greys creates a soft tonal look that mirrors the minimalist end of current Korean menswear styling."}}}},"handle":"sewn-cross-pleated-jort-imported-from-seoul-16742-25302","storefront_path":"/en/men-clothing/bermudas-shorts/denim/sewn-cross-pleated-jort-imported-from-seoul--16742-25302","storefront_url":"https://ai.simons.ca/en/men-clothing/bermudas-shorts/denim/sewn-cross-pleated-jort-imported-from-seoul--16742-25302"}}