The DOUBLE DIAMOND TROUSERS / PRINTED MOLESKIN are ‘salt & pepper’ trousers designed primarily as workwear, but they retain a formal atmosphere reminiscent of an earlier era. The salt-and-pepper fabric is not made from marled yarn but features a striped pattern created through an innovating printing process of the era, on black cotton moleskin.

The use of moleskin as a working fabric was heavily adopted in Europe in the 19th century, with widespread use throughout France. Typically, moleskin is a dense cotton cloth that is sheared and brushed on one side to create a plush nap, resembling the texture of a mole's skin—hence its name. The soft and substantial weight made moleskin jackets and trousers favored choices for farmers and outdoorsmen seeking warmth and wind resistance. Its tight weave also made it a suitable protective layer in factory settings where workers were likely to come into contact with sparks or hot metals.