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KAPITAL feather-jacquard denim shorts

KAPITAL's wide-leg shorts highlight the Japanese brand's love of pattern. Decked out in leopard print, they're cut from lightweight cotton-gabardine and have a branded webbing belt through the waistband, which gives them a slight utility feel.

KAPITAL Wide-Leg Belted Leopard-Print Cotton-Gabardine Shorts

KAPITAL's swim shorts are a bit of fun, they're cut from quick-drying shell panelled with a pelvic girdle. They have an elasticated waistband and knee-skimming fit.

KAPITAL Straight-Leg Long-Length Panelled Swim Shorts

We said in The Journal that animal print "vaults its wearer to the top of the sartorial food chain". Cut from quick drying taffeta, these KAPITAL's shorts are patterned with a python print. They secure at the waist with a built-in logo-jacquard belt.

KAPITAL Straight-Leg Belted Snake-Print Taffeta Shorts

Japanese brand KAPITAL is renowned for its artisanal approach to clothing, using techniques such as boro patchwork, sashiko stitching and indigo dyeing. These straight-leg shorts are made from heavy linen-canvas that has a lived-in washed look. The waist can be easily tightened with the attached webbing belt to neaten up their relaxed shape.

KAPITAL Easy Straight-Leg Belted Linen-Canvas Shorts

KAPITAL's 'Magpie' shorts are aptly jacquard-woven with feathers throughout. Taking cues from cargo styles, they're made from 12oz denim in a straight-leg profile and have a comfortable drawstring waistband and cool raw hems that mimic the shape of the pattern.

KAPITAL Magpie Straight-Leg Frayed Denim-Jacquard Drawstring Shorts

KAPITAL's playfully named 'Surf Cowboy' shorts will make a cool addition to your warm weather wardrobe. They're cut straight from lightweight cotton and smartly seamed along the front with snap fastenings, which open to reveal a zigzag print that nods to the label's flag motif.

KAPITAL Surf Cowboy Straight-Leg Cotton Shorts

Sometimes all it takes to change your mood is seeing things from a new perspective. KAPITAL's cotton-twill shorts seem classic from the front but turn to reveal blown-up smiley faces. Think of them as sartorial serotonin.

KAPITAL Easy Straight-Leg Belted Printed Cotton-Twill Shorts

KAPITAL's shorts are cut from lightweight shell in a straight-leg profile that provides plenty of coverage. The brushed camo print shows off the label's artful flair.

KAPITAL Straight-Leg Printed Shell Shorts

KAPITAL's shorts are made from a soft combed cotton-twill with a contrasting vintage bandana print, a pattern the label regularly incorporates into its pieces. They're cut for a straight-leg fit and have an integrated belt with woven text.

KAPITAL Straight-Leg Printed Combed Cotton-Twill Shorts

Eclectic and artful, KAPITAL's shorts are printed with loud panels ranging from leopard spots to camo, because why choose one when all six look this good. They're made from cotton-twill and jacquard and fitted with an integrated belt, so you can get the fit exactly right.

KAPITAL Straight-Leg Belted Patchwork Cotton-Twill and Jacquard Shorts

KAPITAL's 'Phillies' shorts are cut for a straight-leg fit enhanced by neat stripes. The linen and cotton-blend feels lightweight and relaxed, it doesn't matter if they get slightly crumpled. The brand describes this style as 'Easy' thanks to the adjustable belt.

KAPITAL Phillies Straight-Leg Striped Belted Linen and Cotton-Blend Shorts

The various badges on KAPITAL's shorts honour Zephyr, God of the West Wind, you might recognise them from the jeans in our edit. They're patchworked into a straight-leg shape from tonal-blue 12.5oz. denim for a handcrafted feel.

KAPITALMagpie Straight-Leg Frayed Denim-Jacquard Drawstring Shorts

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KAPITAL Magpie Straight-Leg Frayed Denim-Jacquard Drawstring Shorts