I like gubbins. Bits. No, not those bits. Furbelows.

On houses, on cars and on clothes. On everything, please, and the sillier, the better. Ornate brass skirting board corner protector levels of silly.

What I have realised is that there is nothing stopping me adding a useless strap to a pair of shorts. Extra loops for holding things on the waistband of some trousers. Patch pockets. Nothing at all! Just TRY and stop me.

This feels of a different category from your usual customisation. I’m talking tough, structural, utilitarian extras. Cargo-pant accessorising. Mimicking the kind of ridiculous survival mode flourishes that men’s clothes have. A secret pocket within a pocket. A clip for your gator skinning shears. But chic.

I really love vintage work wear, so that may be a good reference point. Clothes with FEATURES like a Swiss army knife.

These are reproduction 1920s railway worker trousers by Olderbest (for a very good price, I must say) and a perfect example. That extra pocket on the side of the leg, the waist adjuster buckle and the buttons for your suspenders. Utility. HARDWARE.

All over it.