Le 31
Semi-Plain Chinos London Fit - Slim Straight
These semi-plain chinos from Le 31 by Simons feature a London fit, which is a straight, slightly slim silhouette from thigh to ankle. Made from a stretch fabric composed of a recycled cotton blend, they include a mid-rise waistband with belt loops, slanted front pockets, and welt back pockets. Suitable for casual or business casual wear, the trousers have a smooth matte finish and plain hems that fall straight over the shoes.
- Material
- Recycled Cotton Blend
- Style
- smart-casual, slim-fit, straight-leg
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Pants
Color
Size
Specifications
Semi-plain chinos featuring the London fit, a straight slightly slim silhouette from thigh to ankle, crafted from stretch recycled cotton blend.
Stretch fabric for comfort, recycled cotton blend for sustainability, exclusive design by Simons.
- Material
- Recycled Cotton Blend
- Style
- smart-casual, slim-fit, straight-leg
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Pants
Additional Attributes
- London fit - slim straight silhouette
- Straight, slightly slim from thigh to ankle
- Stretch fabric for comfort
- Made from recycled cotton blend
- Designed exclusively in Canada
- Part of Le 31 by Simons collection
- Semi-plain chino style
- Classic chino construction with comfort stretch
Product Insights
Le 31's Semi-Plain Chinos in London Fit - Slim Straight offer the brand's most affordable entry at $89, undercutting peached and full-recycled alternatives, with stretch fabric for shape retention, but require hang-drying to preserve the slim-straight silhouette and avoid permanent bagging, and feature a smooth basic finish that lacks the peachskin feel of pricier versions, sold by waist with a single standard inseam and an 8-inch leg opening compared to narrower fits.
- Price competitiveness
Le 31's cheapest London fit at $89; undercuts peached and full-recycled alternatives.
Why this is supported
At $89, this is Le 31's most affordable London fit. The $125 London fit is described as having a
peachskin feel
stylight.ca. A competing 100% recycled cotton chino from Kuyichi costs $240 CAD and is described as
Made from 100% recycled cotton
projectcece.co.uk. The Stockholm fit with regenerative cotton is also priced at
$89.00
stylight.ca, so sustainability costs don't vary.
At $89 CAD, this chino is priced the same as the Stockholm fit (
) and well below the Stretch London fit (
$125.00
stylight.ca). In comparison to pure-play sustainable brands, a 100% recycled cotton chino from Kuyichi costs
£137.56*
projectcece.co.uk(over $240 CAD), making this a clear value entry for a recycled-cotton story.
- Fabric finish
Smooth, basic finish; lacks the peachskin feel of the $125 London fit.
Why this is supported
The $125 London fit offers a
peachskin feel
stylight.ca, while this $89 version has a smoother, more basic fabric surface — a cost-saving measure that retains the same cut and recycled content.
- Inseam
Sold by waist size with a single standard inseam; no separate length options.
Why this is supported
This chino is
sold in single-size listings (e.g., 28, 30, 32) that likely represent waist size with a standard inseam
Does this chino come in different inseam lengths, or is it sold only in a standard length (e.g., 32")?, meaning no separate length options are available, unlike some other Le 31 fits.
- Leg opening
London fit leg opening 8 in. vs Stockholm 7 in. (size 38 vs 32).
Why this is supported
The London fit leg opening is 8 inches on a size 38 wool pant, compared to 7 inches on a size 32 Stockholm fit, as reported in a listing:
Leg Opening: 8"
poshmark.caThis confirms a wider, less tapered silhouette relative to the Stockholm fit.
- Shape retention
Hang dry to preserve the slim-straight silhouette; avoid tumble drying.
Why this is supported
The spandex content is heat-sensitive:
Stretch (elastane) tolerates the machine but not the tumble dryer (heat degrades elasticity).
laveries-speed-queen.frHang drying prevents the elastic fibers from degrading and keeps the London fit's line defined.
- Fit retention
Stretch fabric needs hang-drying to maintain the slim-straight fit.
Why this is supported
The stretch fabric requires specific care because
Stretch (elastane) tolerates the machine but not the tumble dryer (heat degrades elasticity).
laveries-speed-queen.frso hang-drying is needed to preserve the fit.
- Drying
Hang dry to prevent permanent bagging from heat-damaged elastane.
Why this is supported
The chinos contain 3% spandex, which is sensitive to heat. According to a care guide,
Stretch (elastane) tolerates the machine but not the tumble dryer (heat degrades elasticity).
laveries-speed-queen.frThis means that to maintain the slim-straight fit, the trousers must be hang dried rather than machine dried.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Front view of light grey straight-leg chinos worn on a model; visible features include a mid-rise waistband with belt loops, flat front with a hidden fly, side pockets, and a straight leg falling over the shoes.
- Overall silhouetteStraight-leg trousers with a mid-rise waistband and a relaxed-but-slim vertical fall from hip to hem visible from the front.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.32 · w 0.60 · h 0.63 (high) - Waistband and belt loopsWaistband visible at natural waist with stitched belt loops; a black belt is threaded through the loops (belt considered an accessory but loops are visible).
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.29 · w 0.40 · h 0.10 (high) - Front closure areaCentral fly area present with a stitched seam over the front; closure hardware is not visible (fly appears closed).Partial
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.33 · w 0.20 · h 0.14 (medium) - PocketsSlanted side pockets at the hips; right pocket is occupied by the model's hand causing a slight opening and crease.
2 regions
x 0.20 · y 0.36 · w 0.18 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.62 · y 0.36 · w 0.16 · h 0.18 (high) - Fabric appearanceSmooth woven fabric with a matte finish and minimal visible texture; light creasing at the front thigh and knee from natural pose.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.42 · w 0.40 · h 0.42 (high) - Hem and leg openingLeg hems fall straight and sit over the tops of the shoes with a small break; hem edge is plain and not cuffed.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.84 · w 0.44 · h 0.11 (high)
Other
Studio product shot on a standing male model against a plain light background; the model wears a blue button shirt, white undershirt, black belt, and black loafers. Even soft lighting with subtle shadowing on the floor. Image is full-body, centered composition.
- Model and stylingMale model wearing the trousers with a light blue long-sleeve button shirt (sleeves rolled) and black loafers; one hand is in the right pocket and the other hangs at the side.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.03 · w 0.76 · h 0.94 (high) - Background and lightingPlain off-white/very light grey studio background and floor with soft diffuse lighting and faint floor shadow under the model.
- Image framingFull-body vertical shot with the model centered and small margins of empty space on all sides.
Colors
light grey· pants body#CCCBD3- Overall silhouetteStraight-leg trousers with a mid-rise waistband and a relaxed-but-slim vertical fall from hip to hem visible from the front.
- 02
Product
Front view of light grey chinos from waistband to shoes showing waistband with belt loops and button closure, slanted front pockets, smooth twill-like fabric, straight/slim-straight legs and stitched seams.
- Waistband and closureStraight waistband with evenly spaced belt loops and a single visible round sewn button at center front above a covered fly seam.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.06 · w 0.32 · h 0.10 (high) - Front pocketsSlanted front pockets with openings angled toward the side seams; right pocket shows hand partially inserted.
2 regions
x 0.60 · y 0.12 · w 0.28 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.10 · y 0.12 · w 0.20 · h 0.22 (high) - Fly and stitchingCenter-front fly seam with visible topstitching outlining the fly and a curved stitch line at the crotch.
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.12 · w 0.18 · h 0.18 (high) - Leg shape and drapeStraight to slim-straight leg silhouette with a soft drape and minimal taper; slight crease and natural fold lines visible along each leg.
2 regions
x 0.16 · y 0.30 · w 0.32 · h 0.62 (high); x 0.52 · y 0.30 · w 0.32 · h 0.62 (high) - Fabric surfaceSmooth, tightly woven fabric with a matte finish resembling chino twill; fabric shows soft wrinkles at joints.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.20 · w 0.60 · h 0.70 (high) - Hem and ankle coverageStraight hems that fall over the top of the shoes with slight bunching at the ankles.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.80 · w 0.52 · h 0.14 (high)
Other
Studio shot of a model wearing the pants against a plain light background; partial shirt and hands visible; soft, even lighting with soft shadows under shoes.
- Background and stagingPlain light neutral background and floor with no visible props or packaging.
- Model contextPartial view of model: lower torso, both hands (one inside pocket), and shoes visible; pale blue shirt cuff and hem visible above waistband.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.00 · w 0.64 · h 0.18 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft, even studio lighting with subtle shadow beneath the shoes and slight highlights on fabric folds.
Colors
light grey· pants main fabric#C5C2CBmedium brown· waist button#837B86- Waistband and closureStraight waistband with evenly spaced belt loops and a single visible round sewn button at center front above a covered fly seam.
- 03
Product
Rear view of a pair of light gray chinos on a model showing back waistband, welt back pockets, straight legs and hem resting over black shoes.
- Overall silhouetteTrousers shown from the rear with a mid-rise waistband, straight/slim-straight legs that fall to the shoes, and a relaxed fit through the seat and thigh.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.16 · w 0.60 · h 0.80 (high) - Waistband and belt loopsVisible waistband with at least one centered belt loop at the rear and additional belt loops along the waistline.
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.16 · w 0.36 · h 0.06 (high) - Welt back pocketsTwo horizontal welt back pockets without visible closures or buttons; pocket openings sit symmetrically on either side of the center back.
2 regions
x 0.30 · y 0.20 · w 0.20 · h 0.06 (high); x 0.50 · y 0.20 · w 0.22 · h 0.06 (high) - Center back seam and creasingSubtle vertical crease and stitching visible at the center back seam running down from the seat; light fabric creasing on the back of the knees and lower legs.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.26 · w 0.12 · h 0.56 (high) - Hem and interaction with shoesStraight hems that fall over and slightly pool on top of black leather shoes; hems are plain without visible cuffing.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.84 · w 0.44 · h 0.14 (high)
Other
Studio rear-shot on a light neutral background with a model wearing a light blue shirt and black shoes; even diffuse lighting with soft shadows.
- Model and posePartial view of a model from the mid-back down to the shoes, standing with hands partially in side pockets and weight evenly distributed.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.04 · w 0.64 · h 0.96 (high) - Visible shirtLight blue long-sleeve shirt visible at the waist and forearms, sleeves casually rolled to the mid-forearm.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.02 · w 0.56 · h 0.20 (high) - Shoes and floorBlack leather shoes with visible low heel standing on a white seamless studio floor; soft shadow visible beneath shoes.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.88 · w 0.32 · h 0.10 (high) - Background and lightingUniform light gray to white background with even diffuse studio lighting and minimal directional shadowing.
Colors
light cool gray· main fabric#C4C2CB- Overall silhouetteTrousers shown from the rear with a mid-rise waistband, straight/slim-straight legs that fall to the shoes, and a relaxed fit through the seat and thigh.