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Denim That Earns Its Price: Seven Labels, and the Pair to Buy From Each

Seven denim labels that justify the price, and the one pair we would buy from each, from £179 to £570.

By Taiwo Adedayo

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Jeans are the thing most of us wear more than anything else we own, which is the best argument for paying properly for the right pair. These are seven labels whose denim earns its price, and the one pair we would buy from each today, from £216 to £570, all in stock now.

Agolde 90's Pinch Waist Organic High-rise Straight-leg Jeans
Agolde 90's Pinch Waist Organic High-rise Straight-leg Jeans
The vintage feel

Agolde 90’s Pinch Waist

Agolde’s 90’s Pinch Waist is made to look like a pair you found in a vintage shop, then tested properly for fit. It is organic cotton, with a high rise, straight legs and a buttoned fly, and this one is white. £216.

Back view of the Agolde 90's Pinch Waist Organic High-rise Straight-leg Jeans
Frame Foxley Cropped Jeans in Blue
Frame Foxley Cropped Jeans in Blue
The everyday pair

Frame Foxley

Frame built its name on jeans that fit first time. The Foxley is a cropped blue pair with five pockets, the length that works with a loafer, a flat or a boot. £305.

FRAME Foxley Cropped Jeans in Blue, view 4
Chloé High-rise Straight-leg Jeans
Chloé High-rise Straight-leg Jeans
From the runway

Chloé straight leg

These first appeared on Chloé’s Spring 2025 runway. Light blue denim, straight legs, small utility pockets along the high waist, and a gold-tone pineapple charm to match your jewellery to. £340.

Back view of the Chloé High-rise Straight-leg Jeans
Stella McCartney High-waist Straight-leg Jeans
Stella McCartney High-waist Straight-leg Jeans
Made in Italy

Stella McCartney high waist

A dark wash, a high waist and a straight leg, made in Italy, with chevron topstitching across the front that makes a classic shape look considered. £550.

Back view of the Stella McCartney High-waist Straight-leg Jeans
Nili Lotan Celia High-rise Flared Jeans
Nili Lotan Celia High-rise Flared Jeans
The flare

Nili Lotan Celia

Slim legs with a subtle flare, a flattering high rise and a faded wash Nili Lotan calls Summer: the ’70s idea that runs through the whole collection, kept quiet. £425.

Back view of the Nili Lotan Celia High-rise Flared Jeans
Sacai Belted High-rise Barrel-leg Jeans
Sacai Belted High-rise Barrel-leg Jeans
The shape

Sacai barrel leg

Sacai makes even jeans feel unexpected. Dark blue denim, a high waist and full barrel legs that curve at the knee, finished with a buckled belt and patch pockets. £438.

Back view of the Sacai Belted High-rise Barrel-leg Jeans
Ralph Lauren Collection Dylon High-rise Straight-leg Jeans
Ralph Lauren Collection Dylon High-rise Straight-leg Jeans
The white jean

Ralph Lauren Collection Dylon

Ralph Lauren’s Dylon borrows from vintage naval tailoring: a straight leg in white denim, and a high waist defined by buttoned patch pockets. Wear it with a striped top and a navy knit. £570.

Back view of the Ralph Lauren Collection Dylon High-rise Straight-leg Jeans

Which cut suits what

Straight is the one to start with: Agolde, Chloé, Stella McCartney and Ralph Lauren all cut theirs close to the classic. Flared, like Nili Lotan’s Celia, lengthens the leg with a heel or a platform. Barrel, Sacai’s shape, wants a neat top and a flat shoe. Cropped, like Frame’s Foxley or R13’s faded black Boyfriend at £179, is the length for loafers and ankle boots.

Watch: premium denim, tried on

Film: “Premium Denim Try-On & Review | Are These Jeans Worth the Hype? (Khaite, Toteme, AGOLDE etc)” by mademoiselle, on YouTube. Some of the pairs in the film are from labels we do not carry.

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