Bessie A-line tailored shorts in berry red stripe designer deadstock cotton, made in London by Saywood

Styling inspiration: Bessie berry red stripe shorts with Frances shirt as matching twin set, made in London by Saywood

Back view: Bessie berry red stripe tailored shorts with Frances shirt twin set, made in London by Saywood

Close-up detail of Bessie shorts back pocket with berry red herringbone tape detail by Saywood

Back view: Bessie berry red stripe shorts showing herringbone tape pocket detail, made in London by Saywood

Styling inspiration: Bessie berry red stripe shorts with Etta micro red check shirtdress by Saywood

Flat lay detail of Bessie berry red stripe shorts back pocket with herringbone tape by Saywood

Bessie A-Line Tailored Shorts, Berry Red Stripe

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A contemporary take on the city shorts, hand cut from surplus cotton in bold berry red and white stripe—rescuing beautiful cloth from a design house that would otherwise go to waste. The Bessie is your perfect foundation piece for warm weather dressing.

A flattering A-line silhouette, finishing just below mid thigh, with a well-considered tailored cut; darts at the front and back create soft shaping around your hips, bottom and waist, comfortably, without restricting, whilst the relaxed crotch gives room when seated. Finished with berry red herringbone tape detail on the back pocket—a subtle finishing touch that adds character.

The Bessie in berry red stripe is your go-to for sun-soaked days, from city café to coastal escape. Pair with the matching Frances Shirt for a full Twin Set look, or style solo with a simple tee. A playful stripe short from surplus fabric refined through British craftsmanship to bring a smile to your everyday.

These easy to wear cotton shorts are trimmed with unexpected details akin to Saywood; deep red topstitching, a subtle triangle shape cut out at the back waist, and berry red cotton herringbone tape on the back patch pocket corners. Subtle slanted side pockets give this piece an effortlessly cool finish, with practicality; roomy pocket bags mean the pockets are fully functional.

A summer wardrobe mainstay in their own right, the Bessie Shorts pair perfectly with the matching Frances Shirt for a full striped Twin Set look.

Product Details

Fit | True to size

Softly tailored around the waist, bum and hips, sitting high at the waist just below the belly button. A-line silhouette, finishing just below mid thigh.

Model is size 8 and wearing size XS

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Composition: 100% Cotton

Made in London, UK, by MAES

Clothing Care | Wash less, love always

We recommend hanging your trousers to air outdoors, rather than washing after every wear. This way, they will last longer and also have a lower environmental impact. Spot clean marks with warm soapy water, and when it does need a wash, follow our care advice:

- Machine wash 30 degrees
- Wash with similar colours
- Medium iron
- Do not bleach
- Do not tumble dry

Materials & Care

A note on our cotton and Codelite® buttons

Our berry red stripe cotton is from designer deadstock, bought through Nona Source, a supplier who collects surplus cloth directly from fashion houses. This particular cloth originally came from a fabric mill in Portugal. We’ve used corozo – known as vegetable ivory – for the button on the zipper, as it comes from a nut found in South America which can only be harvested once it naturally falls to the ground, making it a more sustainable choice. It’s also biodegradable. The zipper is nickel free and the tape made from recycled polyester.

The Bessie Short is handmade in the UK, in North East London at MAES, just down the road from the Saywood studio, keeping our carbon footprint minimal.

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For more information on our commitment to sustainability and ethical manufacturing, you can read more here.

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USA - £25.00 (2 – 4 business days) - Shipped with FedEx, tracked.

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