Cropped Hand-Distressed Blue Jeans

A cropped leg and hand-worked rips give this pair a lived-in look from the first wear. The blue wash fades in patches, and the denim opens into raw-edged worn spots that catch the light as you move.

The cloth is a firm polyester denim that keeps its shape through hours of sitting and walking. The cropped cut finishes above the ankle, which keeps a little air around the foot and leaves room for a strappy sandal or a slim ankle boot.

Take them through a warm afternoon with a plain tee and flat sandals, then layer a light knit over the top when the evening cools. They read best on someone who likes denim with visible texture and a shorter line through the leg.

Sizing runs small, so choose the larger size when you fall between two. Check the size chart before you buy, and allow for small differences in the hand-finished wear.

• Cropped length that ends above the ankle
• Hand-worked rips and a faded blue wash
• Polyester denim with a firm, structured hand
• Micro cut through the leg
• Sold as a single pair
• Sizes run small, so take the larger size if between two