Part of our Dayware collection, The Armoury by Nigel Cabourn Cotton Gurkha Trouser is an exclusive style developed from a vintage pair from our design archives. Designed to bring a more historically rooted option to our casual trouser lineup, this Gurkha offers a distinctive alternative to our Sport Chinos while remaining easy to integrate into a modern wardrobe.

Nigel Cabourn is one of the earliest and most iconic designers of what we like to call “high vintage.” His work consistently redevelops and reinterprets military and workwear garments, preserving their original character while refining them for contemporary wear. For this collaboration, we turned to Nigel as a master of vintage reproduction with a keen eye for subtle, functional improvements.

We made several revisions to the original archive trouser with the intention of creating something both expressive and wearable alongside our tailoring. These trousers shine when styled with chunky Heimat knits and boots, or dressed up slightly with a tweed Model 12 sport coat and grain calf loafers. For a quieter, more tonal approach, try pairing the black Gurkhas with a charcoal Shetland crewneck. Details like the hefty HBT (herringbone twill) pocketing and substantial brass buckles reinforce the rugged, utilitarian roots of the design, giving the trousers a reassuring weight and presence that only improves with wear.