Ministry of Supply vs Lululemon: which chino wins?
Both land in the premium tier — the Ministry of Supply Pace Tapered Chino at $125, the Lululemon ABC Classic-Fit Trouser at $128, just $3 apart. Here's how they stack up, head to head.
| Ministry of Supply | Lululemon | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $125 | $128 |
| Material | Engineered four-way-stretch performance blend, moisture-wicking and temperature-regulating. | Warpstreme four-way-stretch polyester-blend, wrinkle- and water-resistant. |
| Fit | Clean tapered dress-leaning cut, true to size; built for movement. | Classic or slim chino-styled cuts with a roomy seat, true to size; reads clean. |
| Quality | Premium feel and durability — well-developed technical fabric that wicks, stretches and resists wrinkles; synthetic-blend. | Premium feel and durability — the technical fabric resists wrinkles and water and holds shape across years. |
| Best for | Travel, commuting, long work days, and engineered all-day comfort. | All-day comfort, travel, work-to-weekend versatility, and the athleisure-trouser crowd. |
| Care | Cold wash and tumble low; the technical fabric dries fast and needs no ironing. | Cold wash and tumble low; the technical fabric dries fast and resists wrinkling. |
Which should you buy?
They sit in the same tier and are within $3 of each other, so it comes down to what you want out of a chino. Lean Ministry of Supply for travel, commuting, long work days, and engineered all-day comfort; pick Lululemon for all-day comfort, travel, work-to-weekend versatility, and the athleisure-trouser crowd.
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