Petite Mendigote | Houndstooth Wide-Leg Pants Bordeaux

A bold reimagining of the house’s signature silhouette, the Petite Mendigote Pants 225pedro in Bordeaux debuts for SS26 with a graphic authority that demands attention. The defining feature here is the houndstooth print—not a whisper of a pattern, but a confident, oversized check that reads as a modern classic. Rendered in a deep, wine-soaked Bordeaux, the print avoids the expected black-and-white territory, instead offering a rich, tonal complexity that feels both heritage and entirely new. This is a pant that announces its presence without a single word. The fabric is a considered blend of 63% polyester, 34% viscose, and 3% elastane—a composition chosen not for luxury’s sake alone, but for its precise performance. The hand is smooth, with a subtle, matte sheen that catches the light softly. The viscose lends a fluid, almost liquid drape, while the polyester provides structure and resilience; the elastane adds a whisper of recovery, ensuring the pant holds its shape through a day of movement. It is a cloth that falls with a weighted elegance, neither too stiff nor too limp, settling into clean folds that move with the body rather than against it. Cut with a high waist and a straight, wide leg, the silhouette is an exercise in proportion. The rise is generous, cinching the waist before releasing into a column of fabric that skims the hip and falls straight to the floor. The half-waist measurement of 36.5 cm (size 36) and half-hip of 48.5 cm create a relaxed, non-clinging fit through the seat, while the total length of 110 cm allows the hem to brush the top of the foot—ideal for a slight break over a shoe or a clean, cropped line with a heel. Construction is deliberate: two patch pockets on the sides and two at the back add a utilitarian, almost workwear-inspired detail, grounding the print in a sense of purpose. The seams are clean, the finish precise. In motion, these pants swing with a rhythmic, graphic weight. The wide cut allows for a generous stride, the fabric whispering against itself as you walk. The houndstooth shifts and reassembles with each step, a kinetic pattern that keeps the eye moving. For seasonality, they are a transitional piece—weighted enough for cooler spring days, airy enough for the first warmth of summer. Style them head-to-toe with the matching jacket for a suit that reads as a statement, not a uniform; pair the jacket with a simple white undershirt and the pants stand alone as the focal point. Alternatively, dress them down with a fine-gauge cashmere crewneck and leather mules, or lean into the preppy tension with a pussy-bow blouse and loafers. The versatility lies in the print’s confidence: it can be the star or the supporting act.