Vetements AW18 "Laser-Cut" Camouflage Cargo Pants

Vetements AW18 "Laser-Cut" Camouflage Cargo Pants

Product Overview A highly visual and subversive piece from Demna Gvasalia’s Fall/Winter 2018 collection for Vetements. By taking standard military surplus camouflage and applying an industrial manufacturing technique, Vetements transformed functional combat gear into a radical piece of avant-garde streetwear. This garment perfectly captures Demna's talent for using high-tech methods to achieve a raw, "destroyed" aesthetic.

Key Design Elements

• Laser-Cut "Scale" Distressing: The defining feature of these pants is the all-over distressing achieved via precision laser cutting. The machine slices semi-circular flaps into the fabric while simultaneously sealing the edges. This prevents the pants from unraveling and creates a permanent, 3D "scale" or "gill" texture that exposes the skin or underlayers beneath.

• Classic Woodland Camo: Built on a foundation of traditional green, brown, and black military woodland camouflage, creating a stark contrast between rigid military utility and high-fashion deconstruction.

• Utilitarian Details: Despite the heavy laser destruction, the pants retain their functional cargo roots, featuring large side pockets, flap back pockets, and adjustable drawstring ties at the ankles to cinch the heavy hem.

• Runway Provenance: As a runway-featured design, this specific laser-cut technique was one of the standout motifs of the AW18 presentation at the Paul Bert Serpette antique market.

Measurements & Fit Note

• Tagged Size: XS

• Waist Measurement: 81 cm (approx. 32 inches).

• Fit Profile: True to Demna-era Vetements, the sizing is massively oversized. While tagged as an Extra Small, an 81cm waist equates to a standard Men's Medium (Size 31-32). The pants are designed to have a baggy, slouchy drape that pools aggressively at the ankles.