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A couple of weeks ago, I popped into Uniqlo’s showroom in central London for a sneak peek of the AW25 collection. From cashmere knits to collared jackets and cord trousers, there was a lot to preview – and to get me excited for autumn.
I left that afternoon thinking about one item in particular: a pair of straight jeans from the JW Anderson collection that I knew were going to be the perfect fit as soon as I’d pulled them from the rack.
So, a few days later, I set out to find the pair in the Uniqlo store on Kensington High Street. As I swerved the rows of tees and parkas, and headed straight for the denim section, I was prepared to leave disappointed and place an online order (the collaboration with JW Anderson often sells out, after all).
But, as luck would have it, the jeans were still in stock in different washes and a decent number of sizes. After beelining for the fitting rooms with three pairs, I ended up leaving with just one, though I’m already thinking about splurging on another colour when my next pay day rolls around. So, let’s get into the details.
I’m talking about are Straight Jeans from the Uniqlo x JW Anderson collection. They’re a classic, five-pocket style with a mid-rise waist, and are available in three washes (light, mid and indigo blue) and three lengths (29inch, 31inch and 33inch).
I’m wearing the Straight Jeans from the Uniqlo x JW Anderson collection in a size 30×31
While they’re made from 100% cotton (a composition I usually avoid when I’m shopping for jeans because it means there’s no stretch), these don’t need to be ‘worn in’ and are very comfortable to wear from the start.
Plus, their clean straight cut (bar from a discrete JW Anderson logo on the back pocket) makes them look far more expensive than their high street price tag.
They’re also some of the best-fitting jeans I’ve ever tried on. After some hesitation (I wanted to size up for a more relaxed fit), I ended up going for a size 30 as there is minimal gaping at the back.
And the 31inch length is just right for my 5ft 8inch frame, hitting at the ankle when I’m wearing trainers or loafers (although I think the 33inch length would be better come autumn, when I want to team the jeans with heeled ankle boots).
They’re just £35, too. Get a pair before they go viral on TikTok.
Shop the Uniqlo x JW Anderson Straight Jeans
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