This is Blaumann’s take on the chino: cut slightly higher at the waistband and with a slightly tapered leg. The fabric, woven by Kindermann in Germany, is a textured twill with a distinctive twill pattern. It is a so-called yarn-dyed fabric, in which dyed warp and weft threads are woven together. You can recognize this on the inside by the white selvage edge, which would no longer be visible if the woven fabric had been overdyed. Side pockets with a classic opening, a small coin pocket, and inset piped back pockets hold small everyday items. The side and back pockets feature an additional decorative seam. The chinos fasten with a button placket and button. The belt loops are wide, so they can accommodate (and are best suited for) correspondingly wide belts.

Künzelsau in Hohenlohe was once a jeans stronghold until a major player in the industry ceased production there. Four friends, Christian Hampel, Guido Wetzels, Peter Bättig and Gerd Walz, have taken up this tradition again. In 2013, they founded the jeans manufacturer Blaumann, with the claim not to chase short-lived trends, but to produce durable goods. What began with pants has since been expanded to include shirts and vests - and denim has been joined by material classics like corduroy.

Compromising on materials, however, is still not an issue at Blaumann. The fabrics - genuine Japan denim and corduroy from a special German weaving mill - stand up to the highest demands. Ingredients such as yarns, buttons and leather labels also come from Germany. The workmanship is also beyond reproach. This is how garments full of character are created, which they develop into very personal companions through daily movement, wear and tear.