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the fits

From total classics to of-the-moment obsessions. Available in sizes 23 to 33, 14W to 28W, Petite, Tall and Taller inseams.

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CURVY 101

1) Waist-hugging contoured band
   prevents gapping

2) Longer rise accommodates curves
    (plus, all stretch styles have Magic Pockets™)

3) Extra room at the hip and thigh
    for a squeeze-free fit

4) Comes in sizes 23 to 33 and 14W to 28W
    Regular, Petite and Tall inseams

THE 1991 LOOSE STRAIGHT JEAN

Our most timeless fit, for people who aren’t afraid of a little room.

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man standing in front of a parachute  with classic beige shorts, white top, and a beige shirt

CURVY 101

1) Waist-hugging contoured band
   prevents gapping

2) Longer rise accommodates curves
    (plus, all stretch styles have Magic Pockets™)

3) Extra room at the hip and thigh
    for a squeeze-free fit

4) Comes in sizes 23 to 33 and 14W to 28W
    Regular, Petite and Tall inseams

THE 1991 STRAIGHT STRETCH SELVEDGE JEAN

Our best-selling fit, inspired by the best vintage denim.

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The Denim fit guide

In sizes 26 to 44 and inseams 28" to 34".

The 1991 Loose Straight

Slightly roomy through the hip and thigh with a classic straight leg.

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THE 1991 STRAIGHT

Relaxed through the hip and thigh with a straight leg. Our laid-back fit.

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THE RELAXED TAPER

Loose through the hip and thigh with a tapered leg. Our comfiest fit of all.

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THE ATHLETIC SLIM

Relaxed in the seat and thigh with a tailored leg. Our muscle-friendly fit.

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THE SLIM

Fitted through the hip and thigh with a streamlined leg. Our update to a classic.

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curvy

Redesigned for zero waist gap and more room in the hip and thigh.

curvy

Redesigned for zero waist gap and more room in the hip and thigh.

CURVY Wide-Leg

High rise with a loose wide leg.

CURVY Straight-Leg

High rise with slim and relaxed straight-leg options.

CURVY Kick Out

Mid-rise with a mini flared leg.

CURVY Perfect Vintage

Mid- and high-rise styles with a slim tapered leg.

CURVY Flare

Mid- and high-rise styles with a kicked-out leg.

CURVY Skinny

Low-, mid- and high-rise styles with a lean leg.

CURVY BAGGY

Low- and high-rise styles with a slouchy, relaxed leg.

THE WASHES

Artful shades developed through a five-part process. Need a Denim Care refresher? See our guide here.

BLACK DENIM

High rise with a loose wide leg.

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Dark wash

High rise with slim and relaxed straight-leg options.

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Medium wash

Mid-rise with a mini flared leg.

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Light wash

Mid- and high-rise styles with a slim tapered leg.

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WHITE + NATURAL DENIM

Mid- and high-rise styles with a kicked-out leg.

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DENIM IS OUR EXPERTISE

Our pair-perfecting formula starts here.

TESTED ON REAL BODIES

Each fit is refined and tested by our in-house team on six models of varying body sizes.

FEATURES THAT FLATTER

Perfectly sized pockets placed at the most flattering spot + a curve-enhancing back rise that lifts you up.

Magic Pockets™

Ultra-smoothing, reinforced front pockets that offer an extra layer of holds-you-in sorcery.

THE FABRICS

Prefer extra stretch, zero give or something in between? Our design experts work with the world’s best mills to make sure every option is just right.

Stretch

An easy-going option with tons of give. Lightweight.

Comfort Stretch

A structured look with some give. Midweight.

RIGID

Old-school, nonstretch denim. Midweight.

how to measure

Prefer extra stretch, zero give or something in between? Our design experts work with the world’s best mills to make sure every option is just right.

Waist

Lay down your jeans and loosely measure across the waistband.

rise

Measure from the crotch seam to the top of the waistband.

inseam

Following the inner leg seam, measure from the crotch to the bottom of the hem.

leg opening

Measure across the bottom hem.

back rise

Turn your jeans over and measure from the crotch seam to the top of the waistband.

SHOULD YOU GO CURVY?

Measure your body around the smallest part of your waist and at the widest part of your hips. If the difference between the two is over 10", our Curvy styles are designed for you.

the washes

Artful shades developed through a five-part process. Need a freshening refresher?

WHITE


DENIM

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Light


Washes

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medium


Washes

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Washes

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Our signature fits reengineered for hourglass shapes. Gap-proof waistbands, longer rises and extra room at the hips and thighs—we cut curves, not corners.

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Our signature fits reengineered for hourglass shapes. Gap-proof waistbands, longer rises and extra room at the hips and thighs—we cut curves, not corners.
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TAKE YOUR MEASUREMENTS

It’s easy. Grab your best-fitting pair and a measuring tape and let’s go.

how to measure

Waist

Lay down your jeans and loosely measure across the waistband.

rise

Measure from the crotch seam to the top of the waistband.

inseam

Following the inner leg seam, measure from the crotch to the bottom of the hem.

leg opening

Measure across the bottom hem.

back rise

Turn your jeans over and measure from the crotch seam to the top of the waistband.

size chart

U.S. SIZE

WAIST

HIP

CURVY
WAIST

CURVY


HIP

23

24"

34"

23.5"

35.5"

24

25"

35"

24.5"

36.5"

25

26"

36"

25.5"

37.5"

26

27"

37"

26.5"

38.5"

27

28"

38"

27.5"

39.5"

28

29.25"

39.25"

28.75"

40.75"

29

30.5"

40.5"

30"

42"

30

32"

42"

31.5"

43.5"

31

33.75"

43.75"

33.25"

45.25"

32

35.5"

45.5"

35"

47"

33

37.5"

47.5"

37"

49"

14W

37"

47"

36.5"

48.5"

16W

39"

49"

38.5"

50.5"

18W

41"

51"

40.5"

52.5"

20W

43"

53"

42.5"

54.5"

22W

45"

55"

44.5"

56.5"

24W

47"

57"

46.5"

58.5"

26W

49"

59"

48.5"

60.5"

28W

51"

61"

50.5"

62.5"

GLOSSARY

COMFORT STRETCH

Our premium cotton denim that has just a hint of give but a lot of, you guessed it, comfort.

COWBOY CREASE

A detail inspired by old-school ranch hands were known for having jeans with a crisp, starched fold running down the middle of each leg.

ISKO STAY BLACK™

Experts at the ISKO™ denim mill created this extraresilient dye that maintains its rich color longer. Let’s hear it for fade-free black jeans.

LETDOWN HEM

Think a regular hem, but with the stitches released for frayed edge that gives major DIY vibes.

RECOVERY

The amount of bounceback a pair of jeans has, or in other words, how easily it’ll return to its original shape after wearing and washing.

RIGID

Rigid denim is 100 percent cotton with zero stretch. Which doesn’t mean zero comfort—they perfectly mold to your shape as you wear them.

SELVEDGE

Selvedge is an extra sturdy weave with a self-finished edge that creates an ultra-clean, polished look.

TENCEL™ LYOCELL

Denim made with TENCEL™ Lyocell is long lasting and oh-so comfortable. It starts with sustainably sourced wood pulp, which is transformed into superstrong (yet still soft to the touch) fibers that breathe, stay smooth and hold onto dye wash after wash.

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