Straight-Leg Upcycled Frayed Embellished Panelled Jeans
KARTIK RESEARCH's jeans release enters Vinchy's AI lab for a closer look at fabrication, fit, and care notes.
Tagged at $750, quality lands at 70/100, comfort at 60/100, and sustainability at 100/100 for discerning shoppers.
- Brand · KARTIK RESEARCH
- Category · Jeans
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Attribute deep dive
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Quality Analysis 70/100
These upcycled jeans, crafted from mid-weight, non-stretchy denim, boast enhanced longevity through their "Designed for Circularity" approach, promoting reuse and waste reduction. However, the "green dry clean" care instruction might indicate a need for specialized care to maintain their unique, hand-stitched construction and bead embellishments.
Comfort Assessment 60/100
These jeans, crafted from non-stretchy, mid-weight denim, are noted to fit small to size, which could lead to a less comfortable experience if not sized up.
Sustainability Impact 100/100
These jeans are a standout for sustainability, crafted from upcycled vintage pairs, promoting circularity by enhancing longevity and reuse. They also support responsible craftsmanship, investing in communities and adhering to fair-trade principles.
Measurement breakdown
Measurements across available sizes.
| Size | Waist | Leg Opening | Rise | Inside Leg | Outside Leg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK/US 32 | 76 cm | 50 cm | 29 cm | 81 cm | 106 cm |
| UK/US 33 | |||||
| UK/US 30 | |||||
| UK/US 34 | |||||
| UK/US 36 | |||||
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Garment details
Need-to-know info pulled from the retailer’s description, sizing notes, and care callouts.
Editor's Notes: Kartik Research's jeans will make such a unique addition to your collection. Upcycled from vintage pairs, they're stitched together by hand and have frayed, bead-embellished cuffs. Small to size. See Size & Fit notes. Responsible Craftsmanship. This product promotes artisanal skills and a brand that invests in communities and adheres to fair-trade principles. Designed for Circularity. This product promotes lasting style and reduces waste by enhancing longevity, reuse or end-of-life solutions. Find out more about our Consciously Crafted criteria here.
Size & Fit: Fits small to size. Take one size larger than normal Relaxed-straight leg, low-crotch style Mid-weight, non-stretchy denim Model is shown wearing a 32 Model measures: waist size 30, height 6'1"/ 185cm View size guide
Details & Care: Tonal-blue denim Button and zip fastening 100% cotton Green dry clean This piece is made from upcycled fabrics and therefore may differ slightly from that pictured
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.