Jeans · US
The '90s Straight Jean
Embodies The Modern Straight-Leg trend with its classic, easy-going fit.
Product signals
- Brand
- Madewell
- Source
- brand_models
- Key features
- High-rise · Classic straight fit · 90s-inspired
- Source mentions
- Who What Wear, InStyle, Vogue (US Edition), Harper's BAZAAR (US Edition)
Specification variants
2 static directions are available for this theme.
value-oriented
Everyday Comfort Straight-Leg Jean
- Overall Fit
- Relaxed straight-leg jean
- Fit through Hips and Thighs
- Relaxed through the hips and thighs
- Rise
- Mid-rise
- Waist
- Standard mid-rise waist fit
- Leg Style
- Classic straight leg
- Length
- Full length
- Fabric Composition
- 98% Cotton, 2% Spandex
- Fabric Type
- Lightweight stretch denim
- Fabric Feel
- Soft and flexible from the first wear
- Closure
- Zip fly with button closure
- Pockets
- Standard five-pocket styling
- Stitching & Seams
- Standard jean construction
- Rise (General)
- 10 inches
- Inseam (General)
- 30 inches
- Leg Opening (General)
- 16 inches
- Available Washes
- Light, medium, and dark indigo washes
- Visual Attributes
- Minimal to no fading or whiskering for a clean look
- Washing
- Machine wash cold
- Drying
- Tumble dry low
- Country of Origin
- Imported
Targets the value-oriented segment by using a more cost-effective cotton/spandex blend, emphasizing comfort and stretch over rigid denim. Features a mid-rise instead of a high-rise, which can be more comfortable for a wider range of body types and is cheaper to produce. Adopts a more relaxed fit through the hips and thighs from the start, removing the "break-in" period required by the reference product. Omits specialized features like "Magic Pockets" and premium Cone® denim to reduce manufacturing costs and the final retail price.
mid-tier
Vintage-Inspired Slim Straight Jean
- Overall Fit
- '90s-inspired slim straight-leg jean
- Fit through Hips and Thighs
- Fitted through the hips and thighs
- Rise
- High-rise
- Back Rise
- Higher back rise for a contoured fit
- Waist
- Sits high on the natural waist
- Leg Style
- Slim straight leg
- Length
- Ankle length
- Fabric Composition
- 99% Organic Cotton, 1% Elastane
- Fabric Type
- Mid-weight stretch denim with a vintage texture
- Fabric Feel
- Has the appearance of rigid denim but with a comfortable stretch that breaks in with wear
- Closure
- Button fly
- Pockets
- Five-pocket styling with reinforced front pockets for a smoothing effect
- Stitching & Seams
- Contrast stitching details
- Rise (General)
- 11 inches
- Inseam (General)
- 28.5 inches
- Leg Opening (General)
- 14.5 inches
- Available Washes
- Multiple washes with authentic vintage-inspired fading, whiskering, and occasional distressed details
- Visual Attributes
- Features hand-sanded details for a worn-in, vintage appearance
- Washing
- Machine wash cold, inside out
- Drying
- Tumble dry medium
- Country of Origin
- Imported (e.g., Turkey, Mexico)
Differentiates by using organic cotton, appealing to the environmentally conscious mid-tier consumer. Features a button fly instead of a zip fly, adding a vintage and premium detail that distinguishes it from the reference spec. Designed with a slightly slimmer straight leg and an ankle-length inseam for a more modern and tailored take on the '90s silhouette. Focuses marketing on the "vintage-inspired" hand-finished details and the use of more sustainable materials to justify its mid-tier positioning.