
Only & Sons
Faded Black Denim Bermudas
These mid-rise denim bermuda shorts from Only & Sons at Le 31 feature a straight, relaxed leg that ends above the knee, with an 8-inch inseam. Made from 100% cotton denim with a faded black/charcoal wash, they include a classic five-pocket design, a metal button front fly, and belt loops. Suitable for casual wear in warm weather, they offer a timeless denim look with visible topstitching and a rear waistband leather patch.
- Color
- Faded Black
- Material
- 100% cotton
- Gender
- unisex
- Style
- casual
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shorts
Color
Specifications
Classic denim bermuda shorts with a faded black wash
5-pocket design, 8-inch inseam, above-the-knee length
- Color
- Faded Black · black
- Material
- 100% cotton
- Style
- casual
- Occasion
- casual, everyday
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shorts
Additional Attributes
- faded black wash finish
- above-the-knee length
- 8-inch inseam
- 5-pocket design
- 100% cotton denim
Product Insights
Only & Sons’ Faded Black Denim Bermudas offer heritage denim construction with a subversive take on contemporary classics, uniform fading concentrated on seat and hem from the bermuda cut, and 100% cotton that breathes more freely than stretch denim for warm-weather cooling. The button fly uses independent buttons that break in to outlast zippers, reducing gape and eliminating zipper-head pressure points, though buttonholes loosen after a week and the rigid denim softens with wear over about a week. Sizing runs relaxed for a 75 cm waist in L, with options to size down for a trimmer fit. At $39.95, these shorts deliver the same loose fit as Only & Sons’ $79 loose-fit denim bermuda. Care requires cold wash and line dry to maintain wash and limit shrinkage to 5%.
Verified claims
- Durability
- The button fly uses independent buttons, and the cotton buttonholes break in after about a week, making the closure outlast zippers.
- Fit and comfort
- Button fly reduces gape and eliminates zipper-head pressure points.
- Fade
- Fading is uniform without patchy cracking, concentrated on seat and hem due to the bermuda cut.
- Break-in
- The rigid denim softens with wear and buttonholes conform to buttons after about a week.
- Heritage
- Only & Sons marries heritage denim with a subversive take on contemporary classics.
- Breathability
- Breathes more freely than stretch denim; better for warm weather.
- Brand positioning
- Heritage denim construction, urban-inspired design, and affordable quality from Only & Sons.
- Sizing
- Model with 75 cm waist wears L; usual size for relaxed, size down for trimmer.
- Closure
- Button fly resists gape and offers redundant security; buttonholes loosen after a week.
- Pockets
- Standard five-pocket design; front pockets deep enough for a phone.
- Care instructions
- Cold wash and line dry to maintain wash and limit shrinkage to 5%.
- Value
- At $39.95, this short delivers the same loose fit as Only & Sons’ $79 loose-fit denim bermuda.
- Denim performance
- 100% cotton denim fades evenly, breathes well, and molds to fit over time.
- Cooling
- Loose, above-knee fit and 100% cotton fabric allow air circulation for cooling.
- Button fly
- The button fly conforms to the body and reduces pressure points while seated.
- Stretch
- The bermudas are made from 100% cotton denim with no elastane, so they have no stretch and start stiff before softening with wear.
- Wash appearance
- The faded black wash is a mid-wash finish that looks softly faded and vintage rather than heavily distressed or uniform black.
- Inseam
- The shorts have an 8-inch inseam that falls above the knee.
- Retail context
- The shorts are sold through Simons' Le 31 concept, which curates Scandinavian minimalist brands.
Product record
- Title
- Faded Black Denim Bermudas
- Brand
- Only & Sons
- Price
- 55 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 12 sourcesProduct comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Faded Black Denim Bermudas: Choose this if you want above-the-knee denim bermudas with an 8-inch inseam, a mid-rise straight relaxed leg, and classic five-pocket styling in a faded black/charcoal wash with subtle fading at the thighs, pockets, and seat. They are cut from 100% cotton denim with a button-front fly, belt loops, and a tan leather waistband patch. Note they come in black only and are offered in small, large, and x-large sizes, so mid-range sizes may not be available.[1,2,3,4] | Faded Black Denim Loose Bermudas: Choose these if you want loose, knee-length denim bermudas with a straight, relaxed leg, wide leg openings, and a mid-rise waistband with belt loops, a button-and-zip fly, and a classic 5-pocket design. They are cut from 100% organic cotton in a non-stretch, medium-weight denim with a faded black wash, lighter abrasion at the thighs and pocket areas, and contrast topstitching. Note that the rigid fabric has no stretch, and sizes run from small to x-large.[5,6,7,8,9] | Knit-Like Underside Black Denim Bermudas: Choose this if you want black denim bermudas in a stretch cotton-polyester blend (72% cotton, 26% polyester, 2% spandex) with a knit-like underside, described by the retailer as ultra comfortable. They're cut straight and slim to hit above the knee, with sewn rolled cuffs, a five-pocket design, belt loops, and a button-and-fly closure. They come in black only, in sizes small through x-large.[10,11,12] |
Image Analysis
3 images- 01

Product
Front view of a pair of faded black denim bermuda shorts worn by a model; visible features include five-pocket construction, front zip fly area, belt loops, and a straight hem that falls above the knee.
- SilhouetteMid-rise bermuda shorts with a straight, relaxed leg that ends above the knee on the model.
1 region
x 0.27 · y 0.36 · w 0.46 · h 0.33 (high) - Fabric appearanceDenim with a faded black / charcoal wash showing subtle vertical fading and slight color variation across the front thighs.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.39 · w 0.44 · h 0.28 (high) - Pocket constructionVisible five-pocket styling: two front curved pockets and a small coin pocket at the right front; back pockets not visible from this angle.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.37 · w 0.40 · h 0.18 (high) - Waist and fasteningWaistband with belt loops and a central front fly area; top button and fly stitching are visible but not legible as text.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.34 · w 0.32 · h 0.12 (high) - Hem detailStraight stitched hem with visible topstitching around the leg openings.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.60 · w 0.44 · h 0.08 (high)
Other
Studio white background with a standing male model centered in frame; soft, even lighting and minimal shadows; casual pose with one arm raised behind head; full-body crop showing footwear and socks.
- Shot compositionFull-body studio shot with the model centered and standing on a seamless white background.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Model poseModel faces forward with left arm raised behind head and right arm relaxed by the side, creating slight asymmetry in the shirt drape over the shorts.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.00 · w 0.64 · h 0.74 (high) - Lighting and shadowsSoft, even lighting with minimal hard shadows; faint shadow on the floor beneath the model's feet.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.86 · w 0.20 · h 0.10 (medium) - Props and garments visibleModel is wearing a sleeveless beige top, light crew socks, and gray athletic shoes; these items are props in the image and not described as the product.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.05 · w 0.52 · h 0.90 (high)
Colors
faded black / charcoal· main fabric#44444B- SilhouetteMid-rise bermuda shorts with a straight, relaxed leg that ends above the knee on the model.
- 02

Product
Front view of a pair of faded black denim bermuda shorts worn on a model from waist to above the knee; visible five-pocket construction, belt loops, metal button, and faded wash details across front thigh panels.
- Silhouette and fitMid-rise bermuda shorts with a straight relaxed leg that ends above the knee on the model.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.12 · w 0.68 · h 0.44 (high) - Fabric and washDenim fabric with an intentionally faded black/charcoal wash showing lighter horizontal fading on the front thigh areas and subtle whiskering near the fly.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.18 · w 0.60 · h 0.28 (high) - Pocket constructionClassic five-pocket layout: two front curved pockets, a small coin pocket inside the right front pocket, and visible stitching lines indicating rear pockets are present but not shown.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.16 · w 0.56 · h 0.18 (high) - Belt loops and waistbandStandard waistband with evenly spaced belt loops visible across the front waist; waistband shows the same faded wash as the shorts.
1 region
x 0.26 · y 0.12 · w 0.48 · h 0.08 (high) - Front closure detailMetal top button at the center front of the waistband and a vertical stitched fly seam below it.
1 region
x 0.45 · y 0.12 · w 0.10 · h 0.12 (high) - Hem and edge finishStraight stitched hem at each leg opening with visible single-row topstitching; hem sits flat and unfrayed.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.44 · w 0.60 · h 0.06 (high) - RivetsSmall metal rivets visible on the front pocket corners.
2 regions
x 0.31 · y 0.18 · w 0.06 · h 0.04 (high); x 0.63 · y 0.18 · w 0.06 · h 0.04 (high)
Other
Studio front-on product shot showing the model from waist to feet on a plain light background; neutral soft lighting with minimal shadows and no visible packaging or props beyond shoes and socks.
- Shot compositionFrontal studio shot cropped to show waist down to shoes; model stands with legs slightly apart and hands near sides.
- Background and lightingEven, neutral light grey to white seamless background with soft diffuse lighting and faint floor shadow beneath feet.
- Props visibleModel is wearing light-colored crew socks and grey athletic sneakers visible as staging elements, not part of the product.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.54 · w 0.60 · h 0.32 (high)
Colors
faded black· denim body#44444Ametallic silver· metal hardware- Silhouette and fitMid-rise bermuda shorts with a straight relaxed leg that ends above the knee on the model.
- 03

Product
Rear view of a pair of faded black denim bermuda shorts shown on a model from waist to just below the knees; visible features include two rear patch pockets, belt loops, a top-right leather patch at the waistband, and a straight hem.
- Overall silhouetteRear-facing bermuda-length denim shorts with a relaxed, straight cut that falls above the knees.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.14 · w 0.64 · h 0.44 (high) - Rear patch pocketsTwo rectangular rear patch pockets with visible topstitching placed symmetrically on the seat of the shorts.
2 regions
x 0.28 · y 0.24 · w 0.20 · h 0.22 (high); x 0.52 · y 0.24 · w 0.20 · h 0.22 (high) - Waistband and belt loopsSingle-layer waistband with stitched belt loops visible along the top edge of the shorts.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.06 · w 0.64 · h 0.12 (high) - Leather patch at waistbandRectangular tan leather patch sewn onto the back-right side of the waistband.
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x 0.64 · y 0.06 · w 0.18 · h 0.08 (high) - Leather patch text“ONLY SONS”Partial
1 region
x 0.64 · y 0.06 · w 0.18 · h 0.08 (medium) - Denim texture and fadingBlack denim with subtle faded areas and visible denim grain; fading is lighter around pocket edges and seat.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.18 · w 0.60 · h 0.38 (high) - Hem finishStraight stitched hem at leg openings with visible single-line topstitching.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.52 · w 0.60 · h 0.08 (high)
Other
Studio product shot showing the model from mid-back to shoes against a plain white background; footwear and legs visible, even front lighting, minimal shadows.
- Model and poseModel standing with back to camera, arms relaxed at sides, legs visible down to shoes.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Footwear and socksAthletic sneakers in gray/white with white crew socks pulled up to mid-calf visible below the shorts.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.60 · w 0.60 · h 0.34 (high) - Background and lightingPlain white seamless background with soft, even lighting and minimal cast shadows under the shoes.
- Image framingCentered composition cropping model just above the waist and including entire legs and shoes; product centered horizontally.
Colors
faded black· denim body#302F35tan leather· waistband leather patch#B37C63light gray stitching· topstitching#8D593B- Overall silhouetteRear-facing bermuda-length denim shorts with a relaxed, straight cut that falls above the knees.