Belleville Straight Leg Jeans — Black

An 11oz straight leg jean in black, cut clean through the leg with a mid rise. The pair that dresses up when the blue can't.

What black denim does

Black is the jean you wear when the rest of the outfit is doing the work — under the Marais Merino Wool Zip-Up in cream, or with any of the Sentier checks, where an indigo would compete. It also reads far closer to a trouser than blue denim does, which is what makes it the more versatile of the two.

11oz denim

Mid-weight, which is the useful range for a jean you'll wear through a British winter. Lighter denim goes shapeless; heavier denim is a commitment. At 11oz it holds a clean vertical line down the leg and still moves.

The fit

Straight from the knee down with a mid rise and room through the thigh to sit comfortably without going wide. The straight cut is the most forgiving silhouette in denim — it suits more body shapes than a slim, it sits properly over a boot, and it doesn't date the way a trend cut does.

Details

Five-pocket construction, custom leather patch at the back waist, cotton inner label. No distressing, no applied fading — a clean black that keeps its depth as long as you look after it.

Specification

• 11oz denim
• Straight leg, mid rise
• Five-pocket construction
• Leather back patch, cotton inner label
• Inseam: [X] cm across all sizes

Care

Machine wash cold, inside out. Hang to dry. Wash sparingly — black denim in particular holds its depth far longer the less often it goes in the machine.

Frequently asked questions

Will the black fade?
All black denim fades with washing. Wash cold, inside out, and as rarely as you can, and it holds its depth considerably longer.

What size should I order?
Check the waist measurement in the size guide rather than going by the size you take in another brand. Denim sizing varies more between brands than any other garment.

What's the inseam?
[X] cm across every size. If you're taller than 6'1" it will sit shorter than a standard leg length.

Are they distressed?
No. No ripping, sanding or applied whiskering.

How heavy is 11oz?
Mid-weight. Substantial enough to hold its shape, light enough to wear comfortably all day.

Are they stretchy?
[Answer once composition is confirmed.]

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