Women's Piper Jeans

Women's Piper jeans work a bootcut at mid rise, with a leg fitted through the thigh that flares out progressively from the knee to the hem. A cut with roots in seventies denim, still at home with heeled boots or platforms. The range works stretch cotton, in washes from mid-blue to washed black, with lighter tones for mid-season.

Bootcut at mid rise: this silhouette's balance

The bootcut differs from a straight in that the leg gains volume from the knee, while the mid rise keeps the waist in a comfortable position for long wear. This combination proves especially flattering for anyone wanting to visually balance hip and ankle, with the flare at the bottom compensating for the volume up top.

How to pick the right length for a bootcut

Leg length matters most in this cut: too short and the hem loses the flare effect that defines a bootcut, too long and it wears down on the ground. The flare from the knee is built to just brush a heeled shoe, so it's worth trying Women's Piper jeans on with the footwear you plan to wear.

Stretch fabric and this range's construction

The stretch cotton in this collection lets the mid rise sit without tightening, while reinforced seams at the crotch handle the extra movement this silhouette calls for. This constructive care ties back to Pepe Jeans London's heritage, born on Portobello Road market in 1973.

Styling Women's Piper jeans

Heeled boots and a fitted jumper bring back a seventies spirit, so long as the rest of the look stays simple. For something more casual, a plain tee and flat sandals balance the silhouette in a more relaxed register, from Soho to Piccadilly.

The movement of the fabric from the knee stands out immediately walking in this cut: not as closed as a straight, not as open as a flare.