Amelia Wide Leg Culotte Trousers, Navy Check Deadstock Cotton

Hand cut from a beautiful slubby deadstock cotton, our Amelia culotte trousers are a contemporary take on heritage checks.

Tailored but fluid, they’re crafted for a superior fit, sitting just below the belly button, before fanning out into an easy A-line silhouette to just above the ankle. Clever details make them super-flattering on the body: the darts at the front and back which shapes without restricting the hips, bottom and waist; the relaxed crotch which has plenty of give when sitting; the smart pressed front creases. Slanted side pockets keep things streamlined – and practical, too, with their roomy pocket bags.

Finished with a discreet corozo button and zip-fly fastening, back patch pockets, navy topstitching and our trademark embroidered flower, they’re for all seasons.

Also available in Japanese denim and khaki cotton.

Composition: 100% Cotton, from deadstock

Made in Europe, by Mantra

True to size

Softly tailored around the waist, bum and hips, sitting high at the waist just below the belly button. Wide A-line leg shape.

Model 1 is size 12 and wearing size M

Model 2 is size 8 and wearing size XS

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

A note on our deadstock cotton and corozo buttons

Our Amelia culotte trousers use deadstock cotton sourced from the Riopele mill in Portugal, which is certified STeP by OEKO-TEX® for sustainable production. They’re made in Romania by Mantra, one of the few manufacturers we work with abroad for its lower environmental impact and repurposing textile waste.

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.

Source: Saywood.

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Saywood was founded in 2020 by Harriet Saywood-Bellisario. As she beautifully put it: "The stories behind what you wear create that feeling of true joy when you get dressed each day, filling you with the confidence to take on the world, with the conviction that your most loved wardrobe pieces contribute to a positive fashion future, instead of the global fashion crisis". We absolutely love that!

At the heart of Saywood's story is a desire to reconnect you with the people and processes behind what you wear, and in doing so, press pause on throwaway fashion. Saywood does this through storytelling and by creating timeless pieces that you can rediscover each time you wear and rewear them.

Eco-friendly: Saywood uses materials like deadstock cotton, recycled cotton, Japanese denim and Supima cotton. They produce in small batches and offer mending services. If, after years, you're done with your product, they collaborate with OWNI; a peer-to-peer resale platform.

Local & fair production: Saywood works with factories in the UK and Romania for manufacturing and the fabrics are from factories in Italy and Portugal. These factories are all audited by multiple organizations and certifications to ensure ethical working conditions. As the factory in Romania increased its minimum order quantity, Saywood will switch to another supplier for future collections.

Vegan: as Saywood uses Codelite buttons, which are made from a protein from milk, the brand is not completely vegan. However, except for these buttons they are! 

Good cause: Saywood has a Saywood for Good Initiative. At the end of each year, Saywood donates a percentage of its revenue to grassroots organisations aligned with their sustainability goals. These organizations are Labour Behind the Label (an NGO committed to better working conditions for garment workers), Trafino/Forever Lung (an organization protecting tropical forests) and Solar Sister (an organization investing in women's clean energy businesses in off-grid communities in Africa).