FTA092024.07

FTA pants are inspired and lead by the classic wrap pant. Wrap pants are a simple, timeless pattern that require the wearer's in-depth participation when it comes to dressing them onto the body. Instead of flaring at the bottom hem, these pants flare in the middle, creating a rounded silhouette, and a taper at the ankle, where they can be worn cuffed or as is. All fabrics used are relatively thick, meant to hold the structured silhouette. 

This is a very special pair of pants I made using an old Rocktrail tent I picked up some time ago at the Wits Hospice Shop on Louis Botha in Orange Grove. The material is super lightweight, very slippery and soft, even a little crispy. I kept one of the original white mesh inner pockets of the tent, along with its German instructions. Its sewn into the front panel, and gets folded away into the inner world of the pants, as they are worn on the body. 

I’ve been thinking a lot about sizing and fit, and felt this material would respond kindly to a drawstring system, that can shift the size of the back pant panel significantly. This, is an XXXL, which can be adjusted to fit an array of smaller sizes (shown on me, a size S). 

*Email me at [email protected] with any issues regarding purchases, and to enquire about sizing if necessary — items are often unique, and thus cannot always be replaced by the exact same thing in a different size. However, I haven't tested out my largest size on enough body types yet, so please come and try them on if you are in Johannesburg. And otherwise, there is potential to arrange a swap if the pants don't fit properly. 

If you are unhappy with your order because of damage or some unforeseen problem with the garment itself (something that seems to be my fault), return and refund or store credit can be arranged. If you are unhappy with the product for some other reason, but there is nothing ‘wrong’ with it, you can arrange your own return, and receive store credit to spend on something else… Any issues should be communicated within a week of receipt please.