A SHORT THAT HAS MORE GOING ON THAN MOST. AND CARRIES IT WITH CONSIDERABLE EASE.

The Barnaby is a short that takes the fine-rib texture of corduroy and makes it feel entirely appropriate for summer, which is more of an achievement than it sounds. The subtle ribbed surface gives it a visual depth and a tactile warmth that plain shorts rarely have, and the relaxed mid-thigh fit and elasticated waist keep it as comfortable as it looks considered. It breathes well in the heat, holds its structure through a full day of wearing, and looks equally at home on a coastal walk as it does somewhere with an outdoor table and a good lunch on the way. Available across a range of colours and sizes, the Barnaby is a summer short with a quiet but unmistakable character.

WHY THE BARNABY?

• A Fine-Rib Texture That Sets It Apart. The corduroy on the Barnaby is a summer-weight version of the texture, finely ribbed and considerably lighter than the heavyweight corduroy of the cooler months. It gives the short a visual interest and a quality feel that plain chino or jersey shorts cannot offer, and it catches the light in a way that makes even a simple outfit look more deliberate.
  
  
• A Relaxed Mid-Thigh Length That Works. The Barnaby sits at a mid-thigh length that is comfortable, proportionate and genuinely versatile across most everyday occasions. It is not so short that it restricts where you can wear it and not so long that it loses the ease of a summer short, which is the balance that matters most in a piece worn across a full warm season.
  
  
• An Elasticated Waist That Holds All Day. The waistband on the Barnaby adjusts naturally to the body and holds its position whether you are seated, standing or moving around. It does not dig in when you sit and does not loosen as the day goes on, which makes a significant difference to how comfortable the short feels across a long afternoon.
  
  
• Pockets That Function Properly. The two side pockets and a discreet back pocket on the Barnaby are sized to actually hold what needs holding without pulling the short out of shape. Everything sits securely and the pockets are placed in a way that does not distort the line of the short, which is a detail that matters more than most manufacturers allow for.
  
  
• Light, Breathable and Built for Warm Days. Despite the textured surface, the Barnaby is lightweight and breathable in warm weather and does not trap heat or stiffen as the day progresses. It holds its shape and its quality through a full day of wearing, which is what a genuinely useful summer short needs to do consistently rather than just on the first outing.