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Graziadaily
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Graziadaily
I Live in Levi's –This Is The Pair I'm Buying For Prime Day, And It's 50% Off
Any denim shopping guide you browse through, whether it's online, in print, or screenshotted from a TikTok haul, will feature at least one pair of Levi's jeans. Or perhaps five. Founded in 1853, the brand has become almost synonymous with the best jeans for women, which, considering how saturated the denim market now is, is no mean feat. As someone who owns more pairs of Levi's than I'd like to admit (I definitely need all four pairs of 501s currently in my wardrobe), I can say they're some of the best high street jeans and absolutely worth the hype. Interestingly, right now some of the brand's bestsellers, including the exact styles worn and loved by celebs such as Hailey Bieber, Kendall Jenner and Beyoncé, are currently discounted in the Amazon Prime Day sale from the 8th to the 11th of July – and the savings are huge. ©Getty Images/Rachpoot/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images) There's no doubt that your inboxes will be somewhat overwhelmed by Prime Day fashion deals today (and through the rest of the week). The Levi's offers, however, really are worth noting, as there are savings of over 70% in some cases, meaning you can add the OG denim brand to your wardrobe for as little as £30. There are styles to suit everyone, too. If you, like Jenner, prefer a straight leg style, then you'll want to go for the classic Levi's 501, now almost half price. If, however, you prefer a '90s slouchy fit (Bieber has worn these on many occasions), you can find the 501 '90s Jeans in the sale, too. Don't worry if you're firmly committed to your skinny jeans – there are many, many pairs on offer for Prime Day, in a variety of colours, washes and sizes. Given that you'll wear them all year-round and for so many different occasions, it seems like a no-brainer. Levi's 501® 90's Ankle Jeans As classic as it gets, this cropped 90s take on the iconic 501s is perfect for the summer. Cut for a loose fit with a mid-rise waist, the white wash, in particular, is inherently dressier and will also keep you cool in the heat. Fit: Loose fit Rise: Mid-rise Colours available: White, Light blue, Mid blue, Black Levi's Classic Bootcut Jeans Price: £52.10 (was £66.12) ICYMI, bootcut jeans are back in a big way for 2025, and if you're not quite feeling the exaggerated bell-bottom hems, this pair from Levi's is cut with a whisper of a flare for a vintage yet fresh look that'll elevate your classic jeans and tank top summer outfits. Fit: Fitted with a subtle bootcut Rise: Mid-rise Colours available: Mid blue Levi's 501 Original Jeans Price: £62.30 (was £103.05) For a simple pair of jeans that'll see you through the office and weekend brunches with equal ease, opt for the 501s in a classic blue wash, or if you, like me, live in denim, I'd suggest investing in a few to really round out your everyday wardrobe. Fit: Straight fit Rise: High-waisted Colours available: Mid blue, Dark blue, Ice blue, White, Black, Grey Levi's 80s Mom Jeans Price: £32.94 (was £44.08) Mom jeans have shaken off their fusty associations to take their rightful spot as the style set's favoured silhouette of choice when it comes to comfort. Wear yours with a relaxed white T-shirt and retro trainers to ace the off-duty dress code this summer. Fit: Baggy Rise: High-rise Colours available: Black, Light Blue, Medium blue, Deep blue, Grey, Pink Levi's 312 Shaping Slim Jeans Crafted from the brand's sculpting fabric, this slim fit pair contours to your body for a flattering slim leg fit and is made with more stretch than your vintage denim, meaning it'll be comfortable for all day wear. Fit: Slim fit Rise: High-waisted Colours available: Cobalt blue, Black, Light blue, Mid blue, Olive green Levi's Plus Size 724 High Rise Straight Jeans Levi's is surprisingly inclusive with an array of silhouettes available in plus sizes for curvier women. Case in point, these straight jeans, which are specifically cut to fit sizes 14-26 comfortably, while also being available in multiple lengths to cater to various body types. Fit: Straight fit Rise: High-rise Colours available: Indigo, Light blue, Mid blue, Black Levi's 726 High Rise Flare Jeans If you prefer your denim with a bit of volume, add this flared pair to your basket immediately. In the deep black wash, these will look incredible styled with waistcoats for the summer and knitted cardigans come autumn. Fit: Flared Rise: High-rise Colours available: Black Levi's 501 '90s Lightweight Jeans Price: £66.50 (was £103.73) Blended with lyocell for a stretchy fit, these lightweight 501s will be your most-worn pair this summer – whether you style them with a crisp white button-down for casual Friday at work or with a baby tee for a weekend stroll through the park. Fit: Loose fit Rise: Mid-rise Colours available: Original blue, Mid blue, Inky blue Levi's Low Loose Jeans Price: £70.03 (was £94.47) Pooling nonchalantly at the ankle, these loose jeans add a touch of streetwear edge to any outfit and will look particularly great with sporty football jerseys and chunky trainers. Fit: Loose Rise: Low-waisted Colours available: Mid blue, Light blue, Dark blue, Light grey, Dark grey, Black Levi's 720 High Rise Super Skinny Jeans Price: £47.50 (was £86.29) Take a page out of Kate Middleton's book and style your skinny jeans with a striped button-down and ankle boots. Fit: Skinny Rise: High-rise Colours available: Inky blue, Light blue, Ice blue, Black Levi's 318 Styled Shaping Wide Leg Jeans Price: £54.94 (was £85.84) You can't go wrong with a pair of wide-leg jeans, and this inky blue wash will carry you through summer and into winter with ease. Plus, it comes with a built-in tummy panel that'll cinch your waist for a flattering fit. Fit: Wide-leg Rise: High-rise Colours available: Inky blue, Olive green Levi's 501 Crop Jeans Price: £47.50 (was £95.08) Another excellent pair of jeans for the summer, these cropped 501s are more of an ecru shade that delivers the elegance of white jeans while being less prone to stains. Fit: Straight-fit Rise: High-rise Colours available: Ecru, Light blue, Dark blue, Mid blue, Grey, Black, Red, Green Amazon Prime Day is happening right now, from 8th July and running until the 11th, so there's plenty of time to snag some great deals on the best Levi's jeans. Prime Day is Amazon's sale event exclusively for Prime members. Every year, products across a host of fashion brands are heavily discounted, and you can also expect a wide range of deals from small businesses across the UK. Main image credits: ©Instagram/@daniellee_esther ©Grazia/Lauren Cunningham Hitanshi Kamdar is a senior commerce writer for Grazia. Hitanshi is always on the hunt for the latest trends, emerging designers and the internet's most bizarre style discourse. When not writing, she can be found IDing outfits during Netflix binges and shopping for the latest It-girl shoe trends.
New York Times
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Times
Wrangler's $50 Jeans Are the Best in the Butt Business
Despite their name, Wrangler's Cowboy Cut Jeans (also known as 13MWZ) are not—and have never been—bootcut jeans. 'It's actually a straight leg that fits over a boot,' Vivian Rivetti, VP of Global Design for Wrangler & Lee told me in a video call. The cowboy cut is a high-rise, straight fit with an incredibly subtle taper, and it has a slightly pinched waist—more like a cousin of Levi's 501s than Kendrick's Celine flares. Wrangler's 13MWZ jeans come with a delightfully retro tag framing the back pocket patch. Alex Aciman/NYT Wirecutter But unlike the Levi's 501 jeans, which periodically see redesigns and pattern changes, Wrangler's 13MWZ jeans have remained largely unchanged since their inception. (According to Rivetti, the last major change came in 1963, with the introduction of a new standard fabric for the line.) Straight-fit jeans have been popular since the inception of jeans themselves, but over the past few years, the larger design trend has moved away from the skinny-fit jeans of the 2010s. Go to the men's jeans pages for almost any brand, from Madewell to H&M, and you will see straight and baggy cuts pinned to the very top of the page. 'To me, the reason for this is quite simple,' said menswear writer Derek Guy, who has written about style for The New York Times (he's also known as the Menswear Guy on X). 'It's like asking, 'Why did skinny jeans come into vogue?' It's because millennials didn't want to dress like their boomer parents, and now Gen Z doesn't want to look like their millennial co-workers or their Gen X parents.' Guy also said we're in 'a western wear moment,' which is creating renewed interest in heritage brands like Wrangler. 'On social media we're seeing a really calm but forceful rejection of fast fashion,' Michael Kristy, founder of The Iron Snail and the popular YouTube channel of the same name, told me over the phone. 'With everything loaded with spandex, you hit a point where nothing you're wearing feels authentic, it feels like a painted-on version of the original. … Jeans that are constructed to be tougher stick out immediately.' Wrangler's jeans are, ultimately, still utilitarian. The 11⅛-inch high rise (skinny jeans might have a 9- or 9½-inch rise) and two additional belt loops in the back help a rider's shirt stay tucked in while they're sitting in a saddle, according to Wrangler. The thicker, flat-felled seam—usually on the inside of the pant leg—is instead placed on the outer part of the leg, since this is more comfortable for someone on horseback. Extra belt loops keep a belt in place, which in turn helps a shirt stay tucked in. Alex Aciman/NYT Wirecutter The front pockets have a more-circular opening, so it's easy to reach in at any angle, and the jeans' higher rise makes it harder for things to slip out. Wrangler's jeans also have hard, smooth, copper-colored rivets on the back pockets, creating a more-durable fabric attachment. The sloped, larger, more-circular pockets of Wrangler's jeans (on the right). Alex Aciman/NYT Wirecutter For its 13MWZ jeans, Wrangler uses a kind of fabric called 'broken twill.' Most jeans are made from a rightward-angled twill (this is why denim looks like a series of diagonal lines). Wrangler's broken twill fabric, however, changes direction, from right to left, every several stitches, giving it an almost chevron-like appearance. The result, Kristy explained to me, is a fabric that physically has more opportunities to fold over itself, making it feel a little less rigid. This allows Wrangler to use heavier, harder-wearing denim without sacrificing comfort. While I was wearing these jeans, they felt more drapey and softer than any other 14-ounce denim (like A.P.C.'s roughly 14½-ounce denim) would. The reverse side of Wrangler's broken twill (left) shown next to a standard righthand twill (right). Alex Aciman/NYT Wirecutter All of these touches yield a garment that feels more thoughtfully designed and more rugged than the price tag suggests. Testers agreed that the jeans felt substantial, bordering on premium—one guessed these jeans had a retail price somewhere north of $150. Another said that they seem like 'they would last longer than my Levi's usually do.' Compared with comparably priced jeans I've worn from Levi's and Uniqlo, the 13MWZ jeans are made from a heavier-weight denim that doesn't start to feel slouchy after a few wears. And the copper rivets and tight stitching make the jeans feel sturdier than these counterparts.
