We’re reaching the point where skinny jeans are accepted by normal people again, not just Hedi Boys. The mom jean has officially crossed into cheugy territory, and the wide-leg jean has become synonymous with opium-style influencers, e-boys, fake ravers, and the general vibe of someone whose accessories merge techwear and weapons somehow.That said: not all jeans are evil. Some are strange, sculptural, deeply impractical, or borderline hostile, and those are exactly the ones that are on our wishlist still. Read with caution. This list is weird on purpose.
Maison Margiela Back-to-Back Jeans
Margiela doing what Margiela does best: making jeans that feel wrong until you realize they’re exactly right. The back-is-front construction is confusing, and clever, and we wonder what it’s like to try these on on a hungover morning. I imagine a lot of frustrated tears.
Jean Paul Gaultier Blue Denim Strap Jeans
High-waisted, belted, and slightly aggressive. The built-in strap detail feels like denim bondage. Overdesigned but that’s okay: these aren’t “casual jeans”, wear them like you mean it.
G-star’s Denim 003 with Agbobly
Corset jeans are divisive, and that’s exactly why they work. Agbobly turns the high waist into a structural event, cinched and architectural, and gives you an option to unbutton it and make it a very low waisted scoop line jeans.
Onrush Twirl Jeans (Black)
Twisted seams, off-kilter proportions, and a silhouette that suggests you actively avoid basic choices. Black jeans for people who think blue denim is a little too friendly.
Acne Studios 1981 Loose Fit Jeans (Mid Blue)
The most “normal” pair on this list—and that’s saying something. The 1981 fit works because it’s relaxed without being sloppy, plus has a fun and whimsical print with pearls and buttons.
Duran Lantink’s Hanging Denim
Wide-leg jeans that don’t beg to be liked, they beg to be held.
