Khakis first came to prominence with the British military during the 1800's. A British Lieutenant named Henry Lumsden traded in his red felt uniform for something cooler and more comfortable for him and his troops' time in India. A plant dye called Mazari was used on their cotton pants to help blend in with the landscape.

By the 1950s during the golden age of 'Americana', the Khaki pants had become a popular go-to weekend trouser for men. While college students during the birth of the Ivy league adopted the look as an unofficial uniform for campus life.

 Musicians began to adopt the Khaki pants as part of the clean-cut casual attire. Jazz musicians from the 50s 60s era notably Miles Davis, favoured the pants which was seen as a popular choice at the time where appearance went hand in hand with the music. From politicians as worn by John F Kennedy and the US military worn by officers.

Today's modern era the spectrum is wide open as to whom the khaki pants favours. It has cut through barriers, class and culture. It is a universal product that is timeless with no expiry date - A garment that remains a classic wardrobe staple.