This pair of Jean Paul Gaultier Fall/Winter 2003 cargo trousers captures the designer’s fascination with utility, transformation and exaggerated technical detail. Cut from a silky, lightweight brown fabric with an almost parachute-like feel, the trousers combine a relaxed, functional silhouette with the kind of intricate construction that makes them feel so Gaultier.
The design is packed with oversized cargo pockets, black webbing straps and contrasting technical panels, creating a strong interplay between the warm brown base and the industrial black details. Adjustable drawstrings at the hems and zippered sections allow the silhouette to be altered, reinforcing the utilitarian, almost modular character of the piece.