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Et Al Pleat Short WO men's shorts
Front view of a model wearing a boxy short-sleeve black crew-neck top and a wide pleated black knee-length short/skirt hybrid. Visible metal collar necklace and tattoos on left forearm.

ET AL

PLEAT SHORT WO

A$529.00AUD
In Stock

PLEAT SHORT WO (style EM25-1704WO) is a unisex black pleated short with side pockets and back jet pockets. It is constructed from a wool, rayon and polyester blend and is dry clean only (P). Designed in Melbourne; priced at $529.

Color
BLACK
Material
Wool / Rayon / Polyester
Gender
unisex
Category
Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shorts

Colour

BLACK

Size

0123456
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MPN
1000000358442

Specifications

Unisex pleated short featuring side pockets and back jet pockets, crafted from a wool-rayon-polyester blend.

Pleated front design, side pockets, back jet pockets, wool-rayon-polyester blend.

Color
BLACK · black
Material
Wool / Rayon / Polyester
Secondary
rayon, polyester
Gender
unisex
Age Group
adult
Condition
new
Category
Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shorts

Additional Attributes

  • pleated front
  • side pockets
  • back jet pockets
  • wool-rayon-polyester blend
  • dry clean only
  • unisex fit
  • designed in Melbourne

Product Insights

ET AL’s Pleat Short Wo is a structured unisex short derived from a 2013 menswear line, graded on the men’s size chart (0–6 fit 28–40 inch waists, no elastane), and sized by waist measurement—women size down one. Its wool/rayon/polyester blend keeps front pleats crisp and sag-resistant while the rayon softness delivers a clean drape and polyester prevents slumping; mid-weight and cool-season oriented, it is warmer than cotton but not a heatwave short. Tailored details (pleated front, side and back jet pockets) make it a dress short, not casual. The label’s heritage runs from a 1987 knitwear start to Anthony Capon’s design leadership and a 2017 commission for Shannon Bennett’s Vue De Monde staff. At A$529 it sits below St. Agni’s pleat short and far under the luxury tier. The main tradeoff is care and durability: dry cleaning is mandatory, wet weather weakens rayon (30–50% strength loss) and causes water rings, rayon creases more than all-wool, and home steaming relaxes pleats—professional pressing restores them, adding recurring costs to the price.

Verified claims

Sizing
Unisex short graded on the men's chart: sizes 0–6 fit 28–40 inch waists.
Women's size conversion
ET AL women's size 2 equals unisex size 1 — size down one from your usual.
Fit
Unisex numeric 0–6 (28–40 in waist) with no elastane — order your waist measurement.
Unisex design
ET AL's 0–6 cut is unisex; it stems from a 2013 menswear launch but is sold as a shared tailored wardrobe piece rather than a men's-only garment.
Care
Dry clean only; water can ring the rayon, home steaming relaxes pleats — professional pressing restores them.
Pleat hold
Pleats hold sharp and resist sagging; the rayon content creases more than all-wool.
Ongoing cost
Dry-clean-only care adds recurring professional cleaning costs to the 529 AUD price.
Material
Fabric: Wool / Rayon / Polyester blend keeps the front pleats crisp, drapes soft, breathes — minimal stretch.
Tailoring
Pleated front, side pockets and back jet pockets make it a structured dress short, not casual.
Drape
Drapes cleanly from waist through the pleats — rayon's softness carries the silhouette, polyester stops it slumping.
Wrinkle behavior
Rayon makes it crease more than all-wool; wool and polyester add wrinkle recovery.
Seasonality
Structured mid-weight for cool-season and transitional wear — not a heatwave short.
Label heritage
Melbourne label founded as SHOW.ROOM knitwear in 1987, with the first Et Al store opening in 2006.
Brand heritage
Anthony Capon, a Project Runway Australia winner and two-time Melbourne Cup Design Award holder, has led design since 2008.
Design lineage
ET AL's relaxed tailoring with fluid drape comes from a 1987 knitwear start and Anthony Capon's designs.
Price context
At A$529 it undercuts St. Agni's $480 USD pleat short and sits below the $979 luxury tier.
Hospitality validation
Chef Shannon Bennett commissioned ET AL for the Vue De Monde staff wardrobe in 2017.
Wet weather
Rayon loses 30–50% of its strength when wet — rain calls for blotting and professional cleaning.
Hem placement
Because the Pleat Short Wo is cut unisex on a single length across sizes 0–6, the hem lands at a different point on the leg for every wearer — nearer the knee on a shorter frame and higher up the thigh on a taller one — so the identical pair can tip dressy or casual depending on height and where the waistband is set.
Rayon sizing maintenance
Because dry cleaning gradually removes the rayon's applied sizing — the finish that gives this blend its body and drape — spacing out cleanings and requesting sizing reapplication from the dry cleaner keeps the Pleat Short Wo holding its structured hand instead of progressively relaxing.
Color retention
The polyester share maintains the deep black hue, so the black short is less likely to grey out with cleaning and sun than a rayon-heavy black short without polyester.

Product record

Title
Pleat Short Wo
Brand
ET AL
Price
529 AUD
Availability
In stock

Buying Guide

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Uses

Unisex pleated shorts with pockets

ET AL's Pleat Short WO is a unisex pleated short with side pockets and back jet pockets for holding small items. Product imagery shows it in black, with wide pleats falling to knee length, styled with tops from a boxy short-sleeve crew-neck to a fitted long-sleeve top. It's made from a wool, rayon and polyester blend and is dry clean only.[1,2,3]

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Pleat Short Wo: Choose this for a unisex wide-leg pleated short in black, with deep front pleats that open into a flared, skirt-like drape finishing at knee-to-midcalf length. The matte, soft-draping wool/rayon/polyester fabric includes side pockets and back jet pockets. Note the Dry Clean Only (P) care requirement when deciding.[1,2,4]Byron Button Short Wo: Choose this for a relaxed, drop-crotch black short with a drawstring waist, feature button fly front, side pockets and back patch pockets, in a wool/rayon/polyester main fabric with cotton contrast, designed in Melbourne and available in sizes 0–6. Note that it is dry clean only (P), so it needs professional cleaning rather than machine washing.[5]Sebby Short Nt: Choose this if you want a unisex, knee-length wide-leg short with a relaxed drape and a subtle vertical pinstripe texture. It pairs a chunky elasticised back waistband — presented by the brand as comfort-focused — with a button-and-fly front and insert side pockets, in a 59% rayon/41% nylon Black Stripe offered in sizes 0–6. Note the care label specifies Dry Clean Only (P), so it's not a machine-washable option.[6,7,8]

Image Analysis

6 images
Et Al Pleat Short WO men's shorts
01

Product

Front view of a model wearing a boxy short-sleeve black crew-neck top and a wide pleated black knee-length short/skirt hybrid. Visible metal collar necklace and tattoos on left forearm.

  • Crew-neck top shapeBoxy short-sleeve top with a standard crew neckline, relaxed fit, straight hem that falls near the hip; sleeves end above the elbow.
    1 regionx 0.16 · y 0.08 · w 0.68 · h 0.30 (high)
  • Neckline detailRound crew neck with visible narrow seam; a thick metallic tubular collar necklace sits on top of the neckline.
    1 regionx 0.40 · y 0.07 · w 0.20 · h 0.06 (high)
  • Pleated bottom silhouetteWide, knee-length pleated bottom with deep box-like pleats creating a skirt-like, voluminous silhouette; waistband and front pleat lines visible above the knee.
    1 regionx 0.10 · y 0.38 · w 0.80 · h 0.42 (high)
  • Fabric appearanceMatte, smooth woven fabric for both top and pleated bottom without visible pattern or texture variation at this resolution.
  • Visible skin and tattoosModel left forearm visible with dark botanical-style tattoo running along the inner forearm; right hand partially visible with rings.
    1 regionx 0.11 · y 0.29 · w 0.18 · h 0.23 (high)

Other

Studio product shot on a plain white background with even frontal lighting; model centered and cropped slightly above the head and at the lower calf; faint soft shadow beneath feet.

  • Shot compositionFull-body frontal studio shot of a standing model, centered in the frame, cropped slightly above the head and at the lower calf.
  • Background and lightingFlat white seamless background with diffuse, even lighting and minimal harsh shadows; subject evenly illuminated from front.
  • Footwear and lower cropGlossy black ankle boots with front zippers are visible at the bottom of the frame; boots extend into the crop and cast small shadows.
    2 regionsx 0.36 · y 0.78 · w 0.27 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.63 · y 0.78 · w 0.22 · h 0.18 (high)
  • Image qualityHigh-resolution image with clear detail and accurate focus on garments and model; no visible motion blur.

Colors

matte black· top (shirt)#141215matte black· bottom (pleated shorts)#0E0D0E
Et Al Pleat Short WO men's shorts
02

Product

Frontal view of black pleated wide-leg shorts showing waistband, central fly panel, pronounced front pleats and a flared hem with smooth matte fabric drape.

  • SilhouetteWide A-line, knee-to-midcalf length shorts with a flared, skirt-like drape
    1 regionx 0.06 · y 0.20 · w 0.88 · h 0.55 (high)
  • Front pleatsTwo deep stitched front pleats visible on each side of the center front, creating vertical folds that open into the flare
    1 regionx 0.14 · y 0.24 · w 0.72 · h 0.42 (high)
  • Waistband and center frontStraight waistband with a central overlapped fly panel down the middle front
    1 regionx 0.32 · y 0.15 · w 0.36 · h 0.16 (high)
  • Fabric appearanceSmooth, dense woven fabric with a matte finish and soft drape showing gentle sheen only on raised folds
    1 regionx 0.20 · y 0.30 · w 0.60 · h 0.50 (high)
  • HemStraight hemline finishing below the knee with visible single-fold hem stitching
    1 regionx 0.10 · y 0.60 · w 0.80 · h 0.15 (high)

Other

Studio shot cropped at midriff and lower legs on a white background showing model hands, rings, tattoo, visible black boots with front zippers, and even lighting with soft shadows.

  • Shot compositionFrontal studio crop from mid-torso to boots on a white seamless background
  • Model hands and accessoriesBoth hands visible at the sides; left forearm tattoo and multiple silver rings on both hands
    2 regionsx 0.02 · y 0.02 · w 0.20 · h 0.28 (high); x 0.78 · y 0.02 · w 0.20 · h 0.22 (high)
  • Boots and socksGlossy black calf boots with visible front zippers and chunky treaded soles; short dark socks visible above the boots
    1 regionx 0.22 · y 0.72 · w 0.56 · h 0.26 (high)
  • Lighting and shadowsEven diffuse studio lighting with soft shadows beneath the hem and boots
  • Crop and framingTop of the image crops the shirt and model midriff; lower edge crops slightly below the boot soles

Colors

deep black· main fabric#0E0D0E
Et Al Pleat Short WO men's shorts
03

Product

Front view of a model wearing a fitted long-sleeve high-neck top with a central seam and a high-waist pleated A-line midi skirt; black knee-high suede boots visible below the skirt hem.

  • High neck topFitted long-sleeve top with a narrow gathered high neck and a visible vertical center seam running from the collar down the front torso.
    1 regionx 0.32 · y 0.06 · w 0.36 · h 0.28 (high)
  • Top sleeve detailLong sleeves with slight ruching at the lower forearm and wrist area; sleeves are fitted along the arm.
    2 regionsx 0.22 · y 0.25 · w 0.18 · h 0.36 (high); x 0.60 · y 0.25 · w 0.18 · h 0.36 (high)
  • Waistband and closureHigh waistband on the skirt with a single visible round button at center front and belt loops along the waistband.
    1 regionx 0.36 · y 0.36 · w 0.28 · h 0.10 (high)
  • Pleated skirtA-line midi skirt with deep box or knife pleats originating below the waistband, giving a wide flared silhouette; hem visible above the boots.
    1 regionx 0.18 · y 0.44 · w 0.64 · h 0.44 (high)
  • Boots visibleBlack knee-high boots made of a soft suede-like material with a block heel and rounded or slightly pointed toe visible below the skirt hem.
    1 regionx 0.28 · y 0.80 · w 0.18 · h 0.18 (high)
  • Fabric appearanceTop and skirt appear to be matte, smooth woven fabrics with minimal surface texture visible in studio lighting.

Other

Studio product shot of a standing model on a plain white background with even frontal lighting; image cropped at lower legs and top of head.

  • Studio backgroundPlain white seamless background filling the frame.
  • Shot compositionFrontal studio portrait framing the model from just above the head to mid-lower legs; model centered in frame.
  • Lighting and shadowsEven, soft studio lighting with minimal harsh shadows; subtle shadowing under skirt hem and boots.
  • Model hands visibleModel hands are visible at the sides and partially cropped; skin and jewelry appear but are not described as product.
    2 regionsx 0.09 · y 0.53 · w 0.12 · h 0.18 (medium); x 0.79 · y 0.53 · w 0.10 · h 0.18 (medium)

Colors

matte black· top#0E0D12matte black· skirt#0E0D0Esuede black· boots#131215
Et Al Pleat Short WO men's shorts
04

Product

A large black shoulder tote with a woven upper body and smooth leather base carried on the model's right shoulder; visible parts of a black pleated skirt and fitted long-sleeve top are also shown.

  • Tote woven bodyLarge tote bag body constructed from a loose woven lattice of thick strands producing a textured open-weave surface visible on the upper three quarters of the bag.
    1 regionx 0.42 · y 0.34 · w 0.40 · h 0.31 (high)
  • Leather baseSmooth pebble-grain leather panel forms the bag base and lower quarter, shaped with a soft rounded bottom and subtle seam across the front lower section.
    1 regionx 0.50 · y 0.59 · w 0.36 · h 0.21 (high)
  • Shoulder strapsTwo rolled leather shoulder straps attach to the bag with rounded leather tabs; straps are carried over the model's right shoulder and are visibly tubular in cross-section.
    1 regionx 0.53 · y 0.16 · w 0.24 · h 0.28 (high)
  • Scale and drapeBag appears large relative to the model's torso, with the woven upper section slouching inward and the leather base holding a rounded shape, indicating a soft, unstructured body.
  • Visible garment - skirtBlack pleated or paneled skirt with soft wide pleats and a high waistline; fabric drapes to below knee and partially covers the model's legs.
    1 regionx 0.10 · y 0.39 · w 0.52 · h 0.56 (high)
  • Visible garment - topFitted long-sleeve black top with a narrow high collar and a visible center seam running vertically down the front.
    1 regionx 0.28 · y 0.09 · w 0.36 · h 0.36 (high)
  • FootwearBlack suede or matte-texture ankle boots with a block heel visible at the bottom of the frame.
    1 regionx 0.36 · y 0.78 · w 0.28 · h 0.20 (high)

Other

Studio shot of a model against a plain white background with even front lighting; image frames the model from head to below knee and shows soft shadowing under the feet.

  • Shot compositionFrontal three-quarter shot of a standing model cropped slightly above the head and below the knees, leaning slightly to the model's left.
  • Background and lightingUniform white background with bright, even studio lighting producing soft minimal shadows beneath the model's feet and under the bag.
  • Model hand and ringModel's right hand grips the top of the bag near the woven section; a metallic ring is visible on the ring finger.
    1 regionx 0.40 · y 0.38 · w 0.14 · h 0.10 (high)
  • Image qualityHigh-resolution, well-focused image with clear detail on textures and seams; no visible motion blur or compression artifacts.

Colors

deep black· tote woven body#0D0D0Esoft black leather· tote leather base and strap#121214flat black· top and skirt#0E0D0E
Et Al Pleat Short WO men's shorts
05

Product

Female model wearing a fitted long-sleeve black top with a gathered high neck tucked into a high-waisted, pleated black midi skirt; black suede, knee-height boots with block heels are visible.

  • High gathered neckClose-fitting high neck with visible gathered/pleated fabric that forms a small ruffle around the throat.
    1 regionx 0.36 · y 0.06 · w 0.18 · h 0.08 (high)
  • Central wavy seamA single visible vertical seam running down the center front of the top with an irregular wavy edge.
    1 regionx 0.42 · y 0.14 · w 0.10 · h 0.30 (high)
  • Fitted long sleeves with ruched cuffsSlim long sleeves that extend to the wrists with slight horizontal ruching at the cuff area.
    2 regionsx 0.19 · y 0.20 · w 0.14 · h 0.30 (high); x 0.55 · y 0.20 · w 0.12 · h 0.30 (high)
  • High waist with buttoned waistbandSkirt sits at a high waist with a narrow waistband and one visible round button at the center front; belt loops present.
    1 regionx 0.33 · y 0.38 · w 0.34 · h 0.10 (high)
  • Deep box/knife pleatsFull skirt formed by several deep vertical pleats starting at the waistband and opening into an A-line silhouette.
    1 regionx 0.25 · y 0.45 · w 0.50 · h 0.45 (high)
  • Black suede boots with block heelKnee-height black boots in a matte suede texture featuring a rounded toe and a substantial block heel.
    2 regionsx 0.40 · y 0.80 · w 0.24 · h 0.19 (high); x 0.50 · y 0.80 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (high)

Other

Studio lifestyle shot showing model from head to mid-calf against a white background; soft even lighting with minimal shadows.

  • Shot compositionFull-body portrait cropped slightly above the top of the head and at mid-calf, model posed three-quarter to camera facing right.
  • Background and lightingPlain white background with even, soft studio lighting and faint soft shadows under the boots.
  • Visible model skin and faceModel's head and hands are visible; face shows makeup and short grey hair styled upward.
    2 regionsx 0.34 · y 0.02 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.18 · y 0.58 · w 0.12 · h 0.12 (high)
  • Image qualityHigh resolution, sharp focus on clothing details with no visible packaging or signage.

Colors

black· top#0E0E12black· skirt#0E0D0Eblack· boots#0D0D0E
Et Al Pleat Short WO men's shorts
06

Product

Rear three-quarter view of a fitted long-sleeve black top with a narrow ruched/high neckline tucked into a high-waist, full pleated black skirt with an elasticated waistband and two rear welt pockets with buttoned flaps; black mid-calf suede boots with block heels and visible back zippers are also visible.

  • Fitted long-sleeve topForm-fitting long-sleeve top in a matte black knit, fitted through the torso and sleeves, with slight sleeve ruching near the wrist on the visible arm.
    1 regionx 0.28 · y 0.06 · w 0.45 · h 0.36 (high)
  • Ruched high necklineNarrow high neckline with visible gathered or ruched fabric at the back of the neck forming a slight collar.
    1 regionx 0.41 · y 0.07 · w 0.16 · h 0.10 (high)
  • High-waist pleated skirtFull black skirt with strong vertical pleats beginning below the elasticated waistband, creating a flared silhouette from the waist down.
    1 regionx 0.18 · y 0.36 · w 0.63 · h 0.44 (high)
  • Elasticated waistbandElasticated waistband at the skirt top with visible gathered fabric above the pleats and a defined seam line at the waist.
    1 regionx 0.28 · y 0.34 · w 0.44 · h 0.07 (high)
  • Rear welt pockets with buttoned flapsTwo rear welt pockets on the skirt, each finished with a flap and a single visible round button.
    2 regionsx 0.32 · y 0.43 · w 0.20 · h 0.10 (high); x 0.56 · y 0.43 · w 0.18 · h 0.10 (high)
  • Visible hand and ringsRight hand visible at side with two rings on fingers and natural skin; hand is not the product but is visible in-frame.
    1 regionx 0.74 · y 0.51 · w 0.12 · h 0.11 (high)
  • Mid-calf suede boots with block heelBlack suede mid-calf boots with a chunky block heel and a vertical back zipper with visible metallic teeth; heel has a smooth sole edge visible under the heel.
    1 regionx 0.38 · y 0.78 · w 0.28 · h 0.20 (high)
  • Fabric finishTop and skirt fabrics appear matte with minimal sheen; skirt fabric drapes with structured pleats while the top is a smoother knit.

Other

Studio rear three-quarter shot on a plain white background with even lighting and minimal shadow; image shows the model cropped at the lower legs and top of head, with crisp focus on garments.

  • Shot compositionRear three-quarter view of a standing model, centered horizontally with the garment visible from upper back to lower skirt; model turned slightly to the right.
  • Background and lightingPlain white background with even studio lighting producing soft, minimal shadows primarily beneath the skirt and heel.
  • Crop and framingImage is cropped slightly above the top of the head and below the boots' soles, showing full garment length through most of the skirt.
  • Model styling elementsShort grey hair and a single visible stud earring at the model's ear; these are styling elements and not product packaging.
    1 regionx 0.52 · y 0.05 · w 0.12 · h 0.12 (high)

Colors

matte black· top fabric#0E0D0Ematte black· skirt fabric#0E0E0Eblack suede· boots (suede)#0E0D0E

Brand PDP Lookup

Brand
ET AL
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Variants

7 SKUs
All variants of PLEAT SHORT WO
SKUTitlePriceAvail
1000000358442PLEAT SHORT WO - BLACK / 0A$529.00Yes
1000000358436PLEAT SHORT WO - BLACK / 1A$529.00Yes
1000000358437PLEAT SHORT WO - BLACK / 2A$529.00Yes
1000000358438PLEAT SHORT WO - BLACK / 3A$529.00Yes
1000000358439PLEAT SHORT WO - BLACK / 4A$529.00Yes
1000000358440PLEAT SHORT WO - BLACK / 5A$529.00Yes
1000000358441PLEAT SHORT WO - BLACK / 6A$529.00Yes

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Provenance

Merchant Link
https://etal-australia.com/products/em25-1704wo
Platform
shopify
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