For cozy time at home this winter, and for quick trips just around the corner. Easy pants that excel as one-mile wear.

Over the past few years, as more time has been spent at home, the clear line between loungewear and outerwear has faded, and we've come to consciously choose roomwear that can also be worn out for a quick errand—so-called "one-mile wear." Especially in winter, since you'll be wearing an outer layer, the top doesn't matter so much, but if the bottoms feel too relaxed, their use becomes limited. So at ZUTTO, we created easy pants that feel comfortable both at home and outside.

▲Available in 2 colors: BEIGE / NAVY

Sweatpants tend to carry a strong impression of loungewear, but this suede-like fabric has an elegant look, so there's no strong sense of discomfort in wearing them outside either. We'd especially recommend this pair to those who worry that sweatpants look too much like loungewear to step outside in. It's a seasonless, versatile pant you can keep wearing into spring and summer, even after winter has ended.

The conditions for a room pant you'll want to wear all the time

Not just for working from home—even on days you've decided to spend relaxing at home, there are often small errands to run. If something is relaxing to wear yet can also double as one-mile wear, you'll find yourself reaching for it more often. When we thought about the conditions for "pants you can wear both indoors and out," these are the features that came up.

・A relaxed fit

・A fabric that feels pleasant to the touch

・No sense of discomfort when worn outside

・Easy care (resistant to pilling), no need to fuss over washing

The Stretch Suede Easy Pants we're introducing here satisfy all of these. They have plenty of room so they don't constrict the legs, while the elastic hem keeps the silhouette clean. The shape is casual, but with a subtly glossy, refined look, and the drape created by the pleasant-to-touch fabric gives them a polished impression. Being resistant to pilling is also a welcome point for everyday use.

A shape that keeps the legs comfortable, with an elastic hem for definition

The fabric (49% acrylic / 43% rayon / 8% polyurethane) already offered excellent stretch and ease of movement, but we designed the pants with extra roominess so you can wear them even more comfortably.

If the rise is too deep, it becomes harder to move, so we adjusted the pattern making (the process of translating a design sketch into a paper pattern) for ease of walking. And the key point is that we made the hem elastic.

This was a design choice made both for ease of walking and to give the silhouette a sense of definition. As a result, the soft, flowing fabric drapes beautifully, giving the pants an even more elegant finish.

Staff who tried them on

"They didn't cling to my legs at all, and had so much ease that they were very comfortable to wear! At 162cm tall, wearing them slightly high-waisted gave me just the right length. Since the waist is adjustable and the hem is elastic, I'd recommend these to people of a wide range of heights.The hem never dragged on the ground, which made walking easy and comfortable. They're pantsthat go with any shoes."

▲Pockets on both sides.

"Because the silhouette is so roomy, the lining barely touches your legs, and the lining itself is smooth, so even those who worry about how fabric feels against their skin can wear these with peace of mind, I think. They were comfortable enough that I'd even consider wearing them as pajamas. My personal favorite is the BEIGE color—the shade is very soft and seems to match the texture perfectly."

Resistant to pilling and easy to care for. A suede-like texture you'll want to keep touching

The beautiful suede-like fabric is soft and flowing with a pleasant feel against the skin—even our planning staff, who handle all kinds of fabrics daily, give it their strong recommendation for how good it feels. Much of the fabric's ability to look natural as outerwear comes down to this fabric.

Planning staff

"The texture feels so nice that I catch myself touching the surface over and over. The shape is casual, but the material has a luxurious feel, so I think it would also suit more polished styles. So that people can wear these casually anytime, we chose a material that resists pilling and can be hand-washed at home."

Rather than fluffy, the texture is smooth to the touch.

Handy for time at home over the New Year holidays, too. Perfect for "just a quick trip out"

Many people probably spend the New Year holidays eating lots of delicious food and relaxing with family and relatives. When several people gather, you often end up sitting on flooring or carpet, and at times like that, pants with stretch are convenient. The wide range of waist adjustment is also reassuring, since it's fine even if your stomach feels a bit fuller than usual.

For a New Year's stroll to the local shrine for hatsumode, these are a great choice too.

If a single layer feels too cold, there's enough room to layer tights underneath. These pants aren't limited to autumn and winter—you can wear them in spring and summer too—so we hope you'll enjoy them year-round, adjusting to the season as needed.

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