Beryl Jeans

The Beryl jeans bring a quietly confident energy to any wardrobe — built on Pepe Jeans London's decades of denim craft and designed for women who move through the city without compromising on fit or feel.

The Beryl Jeans: Silhouette and Fit

Cut with a high-rise waist and a gently tapered leg, the Beryl jeans sit somewhere between structured and relaxed — the kind of fit that looks intentional rather than effortless. The denim has a subtle weight to it, roughly 11–12 oz, enough to hold its shape through a full day without going stiff. At the thigh the cut is generous, then it narrows with a clean line down to a cropped hem that works with almost anything below the ankle.

The stone-washed indigo finish catches the light differently depending on how the fabric folds — slightly faded at the knees, deeper at the seams. That contrast is part of what makes the Beryl jeans feel worn-in from the first wear, not manufactured.

Fabric and Construction

The composition leans heavily on cotton — typically around 98% with a small percentage of elastane woven in — which gives the tapered denim its structure without the plastic tension that kills a good pair of jeans. Flat-felled seams run clean along the inseam, and the five-pocket construction keeps everything minimal. The rivets are brass-toned, a small detail that lands closer to workwear heritage than fast fashion.

Pepe Jeans London has been cutting denim since 1973, and that history shows in the way the Beryl jeans are constructed: nothing decorative for its own sake, every element earning its place on the garment.

How to Style the Beryl Jeans

Two looks that feel right for this silhouette:

— Tuck an oversized white Oxford shirt into the high-waist jeans, knot it at the front, and add chunky white trainers. The volume at the top balances the tapered leg without swamping it.
— Layer a fitted leather jacket over a ribbed tank, slide into ankle boots with a square toe, and let the cropped denim sit just above the shaft of the boot for that precise bit of skin.

Both work day into evening — the Beryl jeans have enough refinement to carry a dinner setting without a costume change, especially in the darker indigo washes.

Washes and Colour

The Beryl jeans come in a range of washes that track closely with what's been moving through London and European street style — from a raw, almost dry dark indigo with minimal fading to a lighter, mid-wash blue that reads more casual. The bleached-out options carry visible whiskering at the thighs, pressed into the fabric rather than painted on, which is the difference between denim that ages well and denim that just gets old.

Whichever wash you gravitate toward, the tapered silhouette stays consistent — it's the same cut, the same high-rise entry point, the same cropped hem. The wash is the variable; the structure is fixed. That's what makes the Beryl range feel cohesive rather than scattered.

What fit are the Beryl jeans — slim, tapered or straight?

The Beryl jeans follow a tapered fit that starts with a relaxed opening at the hip and narrows gradually toward a cropped hem — closer to a modern slim than a true straight leg. The high-rise waist adds structure at the top and makes the taper feel more intentional. It's a silhouette that works across body shapes without pulling or gaping at the waist.

Are the Beryl jeans high-waisted?

Yes — the Beryl jeans are cut with a high-rise waist, typically sitting at or just above the natural waist. That positioning is deliberate: it elongates the leg line visually and gives the tapered cut its proportion. It also means the jeans stay put when you move, without the waistband dropping or folding over.

How should I wash the Beryl jeans to preserve the colour?

Turn the Beryl jeans inside out and wash at 30°C with a gentle detergent designed for dark fabrics — this slows the fading of the indigo dye significantly. Avoid tumble drying if you want to maintain the original wash tone; air-drying flat or hanging keeps both the colour and the structure of the cotton fabric intact over time.

What shoes work best with the Beryl jeans?

Because the Beryl jeans end at a cropped hem, footwear with a defined silhouette tends to work best — square-toe ankle boots, chunky trainers, or a clean mule all make the most of the cut. Heeled mules in particular extend the leg line naturally. Avoid overly chunky platforms that compete with the taper; the fit is already doing the visual work.

Do the Beryl jeans have stretch in the fabric?

The Beryl jeans are made with a composition that includes a small percentage of elastane — typically around 2% — blended into the cotton weave. This gives the denim a light recovery that prevents bagging at the knees without making the fabric feel synthetic. The stretch is functional rather than dominant; the jeans still feel and look like real denim, not leggings.