Distressed Straight-Leg Jeans
BALENCIAGA's jeans release enters Vinchy's AI lab for a closer look at fabrication, fit, and care notes.
Tagged at $1,490, quality lands at 60/100, comfort at 60/100, and sustainability at 80/100 for discerning shoppers.
- Brand · BALENCIAGA
- Category · Jeans
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Attribute deep dive
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Quality Analysis 60/100
These Balenciaga jeans are crafted from mid-weight organic Japanese denim, a material known for its quality and potential for longevity. However, the "roughed up and frayed" distressing, while intentional, inherently compromises the fabric's integrity at those points.
Comfort Assessment 60/100
These distressed straight-leg jeans, while stylishly punk rock with their roughed-up and frayed hems, are made from a mid-weight, non-stretchy fabric, which suggests a less yielding feel.
Sustainability Impact 80/100
These distressed straight-leg jeans are a solid choice for sustainability, crafted from 100% organic Japanese denim, which indicates a focus on environmentally friendly material sourcing.
Measurement breakdown
Measurements across available sizes.
| Size | Waist | Leg Opening | Rise | Inside Leg | Outside Leg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 78 cm | 56 cm | 41 cm | 75 cm | 115 cm |
| L | |||||
| M | |||||
| S | |||||
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Garment details
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Editor's Notes: With a reputation for extreme and irreverent design, Balenciaga's take on distressing is characteristically punk rock. These jeans are cut in a baggy shape from organic Japanese denim that's roughed up and frayed and at the hems.
Size & Fit: Fits true to size. Take your normal size Wide leg, mid-rise style Mid-weight, non-stretchy fabric Model is shown wearing a S Model measures: waist size 30, height 6'2"/ 188cm View size guide
Details & Care: Light-blue organic denim Button fastenings 100% organic cotton Machine wash or dry clean
Delivery and Returns: Find out more about our delivery options . Try items in the comfort of your own home. If they're not quite right, you've got 28 days to request an exchange or return and send them back to us. We'll collect them from your nearest UPS drop off point. Free returns are offered within 14 days of delivery.