You will find top designer jeans from some high-profile labels like The Marc Jacobs, Stella McCartney, and Victoria Beckham. Other brands on the list are less high-profile. Their expensive price tag is justified, however, due to their bold style statements.
Look to Hellessy, a label that produces locally and ethically in NYC. Each denim piece is high-fashion and features patchwork and leather accents. It's no wonder the designer has featured in US Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar.
Some of the best luxury jeans brands are top quality due to their enduring oversight of construction in-house. Look at RE/DONE, pictured, and Khaite jeans which make their denim in the USA.
European denim brands include Acne Studios, celebrated for their well-cut denim, and IRO, which both approach denim jeans with a fresh style.
BRANDS
Acne Studios
Sweden
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Acne Studios is a luxury Swedish fashion house best known for its well-cut denim and uber-cool urban aesthetic.
CQY
USA
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CQY premium jeans are made in Los Angeles from the finest cotton textiles sourced sustainably in Japan and Italy. You'll find classically cut authentic jeans.
J BRAND
USA
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J BRAND is a sustainable premium denim brand based in Los Angeles. Their classic cuts are stretchy, comfortable and loved by a slew of celebrities.
Khaite
USA
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KHAITE is a luxury women's label with a minimalist aesthetic. Specializing in denim, their pieces are designed to be cherished.
Ksenia Schnaider
Ukraine
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Ksenia Schnaider is a Kiev-based contemporary clothing label with a cult-following thanks to its demi-denims the husband-and-wife-duo design.
L'AGENCE
USA
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L'AGENCE designs timeless ready-to-wear items with a distinct Parisian attitude. Expect chic tailored pieces made with premium textiles.
R13
USA
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R13 make rugged, urban clothing for the cool fashion set. Tattered jeans, grungy tees and oversized jackets all make up a distinctly grungy aesthetic.
RE/DONE
USA
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RE/DONE is a sustainable label specializing in restoring vintage Levi's jeans into modern fits with pre-loved quality. Jeans re-done for you.
RtA
USA
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RtA (Road To Awe) is the cult label loved by celebs that'll give your closet an urban rock attitude. Know for quality leather and denim clothing.