Best Finnish Culottes Pants

Culottes are slightly cropped trousers that often have quite a bit of width across the leg. Culottes have their roots in the 70s. They have made a comeback in recent years thanks to the international fashion and style icons.

With the new arrival, the width of the trendiest culottes has steadily increased. Slightly narrower culottes are perhaps the most practical and versatile; they are still good for cycling, for example.

The super-fashionable ones, however, are very wide and are a great choice for a party outfit. They come in stylish black, but also in prints, with glitter and strong colors.

We picked the best culottes from five sustainable Finnish fashion brands. Choose your favorite culottes from the list below. The list has been updated in May 2024.

1. Kaiko Everyday Culottes

One of IVALO.COM's best-selling trousers is the Kaiko Black Everyday Culottes, made from a comfortable and stretchy "ponte roma" knit. Yet they still hold their shape. The material is 75% organic cotton, 23% polyamide, and 2% elastane.

Kaiko rightly advertises its favourite trousers: "If you're looking for a pair of neat trousers that don't compromise on comfort, look no further!" If you figure you're choosing between two sizes, go for the smaller one.

Everyday Culottes is also available in dark blue.

2. Papu Culottes Linen Pants

Papu Design has been crafting Finnish favorite clothing since 2012.

Particularly popular for summer are their linen culottes, which feature wide, mid-length legs. The pants come with a flexible and comfortable elastic waistband. Available in black and a warm olive "Golden Green" shade, these culottes are a stylish choice.

Made in Lithuania, Papu's linen culottes are pleasant to wear, breathable, and fashionably relaxed.

Papu also offers these pants in plus sizes. Since linen tends to shrink slightly on the first wash, it's advisable to account for a small shrinkage margin when purchasing.

Steaming and gentle stretching can help the fabric regain its shape after washing.

3. Aarrelabel Alex Culottes

Aarrelabel's most popular culottes model is Alex. The high-waisted Alex is fitted from the top, but the legs flare out quite a bit. The cotton-polyamide-elastane material is durable and comfortable to wear.

Like Kaiko's Everyday Culottes, these high-quality everyday pants are made from a "ponte roma" knit that drapes beautifully, holds its shape, and doesn't wrinkle or bag easily.

Alex is available in changing seasonal colors and patterns, in addition to the classic black.

4. NOUKI Linja Culottes

NOUKI's 100% lyocell culottes are an excellent choice if you're looking for everyday pants that can effortlessly transition into elegant party wear.

The fabric of NOUKI's pants is silky light against the skin and features a beautiful, party-appropriate sheen.

These wide-legged, slightly cropped culottes are versatile enough for any occasion. The material is thin, yet durable.

The culottes include pockets along the side seams and an elastic waistband for comfort. Linja culottes are available in classic black.

5. Globe Hope Culottes

Globe Hope is the master of circular fashion, and its Pohjatar culottes are made from 100% recycled yarn, with a zero-waste approach. The pants have relaxed side pockets and an elastic waistband.

Pohjatar culottes are easy to pull on at home or on the go. They are comfortable, yet smart casual and can be mixed and matched for a wide range of outfits. Recycled cotton feels relaxed, and recycled polyester adds durability and strength to the fabric.