Sartorial Shorts. Crafted in Italy.

Sartorial Shorts. Crafted in Italy.

From Capri to California, from Sicily to St Tropez, to holidaying in the Hamptons. Our signature shorts are designed to keep you cool wherever you’re spending the summer.

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The Rota Difference

Made In Italy Since 1962

Same fabrics. The same uncompromising craft. Our shorts draw from the codes of traditional tailoring, recast for summer, and made for those who value craftsmanship as much as comfort.

Fabric

Crafted from the same exceptional Italian cloths as our trousers — lightweight linens and refined cottons, selected for their feel, breathability, and depth of character.

Craftsmanship

For over 60 years, Rota has focused on perfecting one garment. Each pair passes through more than 40 stages in our family workshop in Fidenza.

Fit

Our shorts draw from a long history in tailoring — cut to a considered silhouette that flatters and moves without restriction. A balance of classic proportion and modern ease.

Perfect Proportions

Refined over decades, our silhouette is perfectly proportioned to sit exactly where it should — clean, balanced, and instinctively right.

Feel Relaxed, Look Refined

As relaxed as they are refined, as effortless as they are elegant. Our shorts strike the perfect balance. Dress them up or dress them down.

Endlessly Versatile

From morning light to late evening. From departure to arrival, and everything in between. Our shorts are made to go wherever you do this summer.

360+ Five Star Reviews

With hundreds of five-star reviews, we’re the trusted name in trousers for discerning men worldwide.

These trousers are gorgeous! The fabric and the cut make the most of the beautiful drape, and I get compliments on them all the time.
Aaron B
United States
They're very comfortable to wear, and you can really feel the attention to detail in the careful construction.
Ryoji K
Japan
Wonderful cloth and beautiful construction. Rota are expensive trousers and worth every penny. First rate products.
Del P
United States
As is the case for all Rota trousers I have purchased so far, these trousers fit perfectly. The tailoring is of high quality.
Stephan D
Germany
Beautiful trousers, perfect fit, no problem with purchase and shipping. I plan to be an ongoing customer.
Eric V
United States
Exceptional quality and fit, my first Rota, definitely not my last! Easy to order online, good response and info about delivery.
Jost W
Denmark
The work is so detail-oriented that just inspecting the pair causes learning revelations. And, most importantly, they’re comfortable. I love my Rotas. You just can’t do better.
Jon
United States
The trousers are truly flattering, and the cut and fit is always the same exceptional standard.
Alexander B
United States

    Made in Italy Since 1962

    Founded by Ampelio Rota in 1962, Rota remains family-owned, with standards of craft and excellence carefully upheld across generations.