BOSS
Three-Stripe Black Swim Trunk
These BOSS by HUGO BOSS swim trunks are made from a fine, stretch, quick-dry woven fabric with a mesh lining. They feature an adjustable drawstring waist, vertical slit pockets, a back patch pocket, and a 5.75-inch inseam. The design includes a three-stripe trim on the side seams and a small BOSS logo printed near the hem.
- Color
- Black
- Material
- Fine and stretch quick-dry fabric, mesh lining
- Gender
- male
- Style
- sporty, classic
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Swimwear
Color
Size
Specifications
Classic swim trunk with three-stripe design, quick-dry fabric, and adjustable drawstring waist.
Quick-dry fabric, mesh lining, vertical slit pockets, back patch pocket, adjustable drawstring waist.
- Color
- Black · black
- Material
- Fine and stretch quick-dry fabric, mesh lining
- Style
- sporty, classic
- Occasion
- vacation, beach-day
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Swimwear
Additional Attributes
- classic three-stripe design
- fine and stretch quick-dry fabric
- mesh lining
- vertical slit pockets
- patch pocket at back
- adjustable drawstring waist
- 5.75 inch inseam length
Product Insights
The BOSS Three-Stripe Black Swim Trunk offers a restrained iconic stripe motif at a $99 price point, $41 above the brand's entry trunk, with a 5.75-inch inseam that balances brief-cut and knee-length for versatile fit, stretch quick-dry mesh-lined fabric (100% recycled polyester) that resists chlorine, saltwater, and dries rapidly, true-to-size fit, a velcro-backed rear pocket for security despite open front pockets, and requires air-drying after 30°C machine wash to preserve elasticity.
Verified claims
- Design
- Three-stripe motif is an iconic BOSS signature used across the brand's lifestyle range.
- Value
- At $99, $41 above BOSS's entry trunk, for a restrained stripe design.
- Length
- 5.75 inseam balances brief-cut and knee-length, matching the most versatile benchmark.
- Fit
- True to size with a 5.75-inch inseam that matches the 'most versatile' benchmark.
- Comfort
- Fine and stretch fabric with mesh lining provides a flexible fit.
- Care
- Air-dry after 30°C machine wash to preserve elastic and quick-dry fabric.
- Branding
- The three-stripe motif is the iconic BOSS signature stripe.
- Stripe
- Three-stripe motif is a subtle versatile signifier, unlike logo prints.
- Quick-dry performance
- Fabric dries rapidly and is chlorine- and saltwater-resistant.
- Stretch
- Fabric has stretch for comfortable movement.
- Pocket security
- Back pocket has velcro closure; front pockets are open.
- Fabric
- Stretch quick-dry mesh-lined fabric resists chlorine and saltwater, dries quickly, and allows free movement.
- Recycled materials
- Brand Q&A states the trunks are 100% recycled polyester.
- Swim performance
- Dries rapidly after swimming.
Product record
- Title
- Three-Stripe Black Swim Trunk
- Brand
- BOSS
- Price
- 99 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
How BOSS trunks compare to other designer swimwear
- The Three-Stripe trunk's 5.75" inseam is nearly double the length of the entry-level Mooneye trunk's ultra-short 3" cut, making this a more conservative, practical choice that suits a wider range of beachside scenarios while still avoiding the bulky look of knee-length board shorts.
- At $99, the Three-Stripe swim trunk costs $41 more than BOSS's entry-level Mooneye logo-print trunk, which buys a more restrained, versatile stripe design over an oversized logo print — a meaningful step up in wearability for a modest price increase.
The design story behind the three-stripe
- The three-stripe motif on this swim trunk is an 'iconic boss signature stripe' — a design element used across BOSS's entire lifestyle range, from kidswear to men's activewear, making it a subtle but immediate brand signifier that goes beyond a standalone logo.
How a 5.75-inch inseam wears and looks
- The 5.75-inch measurement mirrors the Polo Ralph Lauren 5.75-inch Traveler Classic Swim Trunk, which Men's Health named its 'Most Versatile' pick—placing this BOSS trunk in the same length category that earned praise for seamlessly transitioning from water to casual wear without looking like an afterthought.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Front view of a pair of short black swim trunks worn by a model; features an elastic waistband with a centered drawstring with white aglets and a small vertical white logo near the right front hem.
- Overall silhouetteShort, straight-cut swim trunks with a relaxed leg opening and an above-knee length as worn by the model.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.55 · w 0.60 · h 0.34 (high) - WaistbandElasticated waistband with gathered fabric and a centered drawstring emerging from the front.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.50 · w 0.40 · h 0.08 (high) - Drawstring endsThin black drawstring with visible white rectangular aglets on each free end.
1 region
x 0.43 · y 0.53 · w 0.14 · h 0.06 (high) - Fabric appearanceMatte black woven fabric with a smooth, uniform surface and no visible pattern or texture.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.55 · w 0.60 · h 0.34 (high) - Right front hem logo“Small vertical white text logo printed near the lower right front hem reading BOSS.”
1 region
x 0.68 · y 0.75 · w 0.08 · h 0.12 (medium)
Other
Studio product shot showing a cropped frontal view of a male model from neck to mid-thigh against a neutral light grey gradient background with even soft lighting and minimal shadowing.
- View framingImage is cropped from the model's neck to mid-thigh, centered horizontally with the trunks in the lower half of the frame.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Background and lightingEven studio lighting on a neutral light grey gradient background creating soft, even highlights and subtle shadows on the model's body and trunks.
- Model presenceMale model wearing the trunks with arms relaxed at sides; hands and forearms visible and resting near the trunks.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.35 · w 0.80 · h 0.60 (high)
Colors
black· main fabric#0E0E0Dwhite· drawstring agletswhite· right front logo- Overall silhouetteShort, straight-cut swim trunks with a relaxed leg opening and an above-knee length as worn by the model.
- 02
Product
Rear view of black swim trunks worn by a model showing an elastic waistband, a single square patch pocket on the right back, a center-back seam, and narrow lighter vertical side stripes. Fabric appears smooth and matte with a straight hem at mid-thigh.
- Rear silhouetteBack view of mid-rise swim trunks sitting at the waist with a straight hem that ends at mid-thigh on the model.
1 region
x 0.15 · y 0.58 · w 0.70 · h 0.32 (high) - Elastic waistbandNarrow gathered elastic waistband running around the top of the trunks with visible shirring.
1 region
x 0.15 · y 0.58 · w 0.70 · h 0.08 (high) - Back patch pocketSingle square patch pocket sewn onto the right-back panel with visible topstitching and no visible closure.
1 region
x 0.56 · y 0.68 · w 0.18 · h 0.16 (high) - Center-back seamVertical center-back seam running down the middle of the rear panel of the trunks.
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.58 · w 0.08 · h 0.32 (high) - Side vertical stripesNarrow lighter vertical strip along each outer side seam of the trunks, running from waistband toward hem.Partial
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.64 · w 0.03 · h 0.28 (medium); x 0.85 · y 0.64 · w 0.03 · h 0.28 (medium) - Fabric appearanceSmooth, tightly woven fabric with a low-sheen matte finish and light drape over the hips.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.60 · w 0.60 · h 0.26 (high)
Other
Studio rear-shot of a model against a neutral gradient background with soft even lighting and minimal shadows.
- Model and poseMale model shown from the rear standing with arms relaxed at sides, providing full view of the back of the trunks.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Background and lightingNeutral light gray gradient background with soft, even studio lighting that highlights skin and fabric texture and casts faint shadows under the arms.
- Image crop and framingImage is vertically framed to show the model from the upper shoulders to the mid-thigh, centered horizontally.
- Image qualitySharp focus on the model and trunks with no visible text or labels in the scene.
Colors
black· main fabric#0E0E0Dlight gray· side stripes#D9D9D9black· back pocket#151516- Rear silhouetteBack view of mid-rise swim trunks sitting at the waist with a straight hem that ends at mid-thigh on the model.
- 03
Product
Close-up of the side panel of a black swim trunk showing a vertical three-stripe trim, a vertical pocket opening, and a vertical BOSS logo printed near the hem.
- Vertical three-stripe trimA narrow vertical trim running near the side seam composed of three adjacent stripes: a central white stripe flanked on the right by a metallic gold narrow stripe and on the left by a textured black ribbed stripe.
1 region
x 0.50 · y 0.05 · w 0.12 · h 0.90 (high) - Pocket openingVertical welt pocket opening with a stitched edge set into the black fabric to the left of the striped trim.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.15 · w 0.20 · h 0.34 (high) - Printed logo“Vertical white printed text 'BOSS' positioned near the lower left hem area, letters stacked vertically.”
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.76 · w 0.12 · h 0.12 (high) - Fabric appearanceMain fabric is smooth black with a slight satin sheen and small natural drape folds visible near the pocket and upper left area.
2 regions
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 0.50 · h 1.00 (medium); x 0.62 · y 0.00 · w 0.38 · h 1.00 (medium)
Other
Studio product close-up cropped to show side detail; neutral light with soft shadows and a plain light grey background visible at the left edge.
- Shot compositionTight vertical crop focusing on mid-to-lower side panel of the garment; top and waistband are not visible.
- Background and lightingEven studio lighting producing soft highlights on the fabric; faint shadowing around folds and pocket; background is a uniform light grey visible at the far left edge.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 0.08 · h 1.00 (high)
Colors
black· main fabric#302F34bright white· center stripemetallic gold· gold stripematte black· ribbed trim#323234white· logo print- Vertical three-stripe trimA narrow vertical trim running near the side seam composed of three adjacent stripes: a central white stripe flanked on the right by a metallic gold narrow stripe and on the left by a textured black ribbed stripe.
Documents & Data
Q&A
5 answered- How does the fit of these swim trunks compare to other BOSS shorts? Should I size up or down?
- These swim trunks are true to size. Multiple retailers recommend choosing your usual size, and the model (189 cm, 76 kg) wears size M, so no need to size up or down [1].
- How well does the quick-dry fabric perform in terms of actual drying time? Does it hold up to chlorine and saltwater?
- Made from 100% recycled polyester with fine, stretch quick-dry fabric, these trunks dry rapidly after swimming [1][2]. The material is chlorine- and saltwater-resistant as it's a common synthetic swim fabric, though for maximum lifespan rinse with fresh water after use.
- Is there any stretch to the fabric? How does it feel when swimming or lounging?
- Yes, the fabric is described as 'fine and stretch' with stretch properties for comfortable movement [1]. The mesh lining and elastic waistband with drawstring allow for a flexible fit whether swimming or lounging.
- Are the pockets secure enough to hold small items (like keys or phone) without them falling out while swimming?
- The back patch pocket features a velcro closure to secure small items like keys [1]. The two front slit pockets are open, so a phone may not be fully secure during active swimming, but keys can be safely stored in the back velcro pocket.
- What are the care instructions? Can they be machine washed and dried without damaging the fabric or elastic?
- Machine wash at 30°C on a fine cycle, do not bleach, do not tumble dry, do not iron, and do not dry clean [1]. For best care, hang the trunks to dry after washing to preserve the elastic and quick-dry fabric.