Kick Flare Jeans

The kick flare jean sits high on the waist, runs lean through the hip and thigh, then breaks open just below the knee into a short, precise flare. It is a denim silhouette that reads as considered rather than casual, closer in sensibility to tailoring than to weekend-wear, which is exactly why it pairs so naturally with the silk blouses and fine-gauge knits that anchor the rest of the ready-to-wear wardrobe. We source our denim from Italian and Japanese mills, washing each style to land somewhere between worn-in and refined. Colors range from indigo that has softened without losing its depth to washed black with a matte finish, and seasonal washes like Danube, a river blue that reads dressier than a standard mid-wash.

The cut is designed for heels. The inseam is calibrated so the flare releases cleanly just past the calf, grazing the floor in a block heel or sitting crisply above a pointed boot. Tonal topstitching, clean back pockets, and engraved hardware keep the detailing quiet. Nothing competes with the line. Pair with a tucked silk top for evening, or ground the look with a knit sweater and ankle boots for a winter afternoon. The kick flare also holds its shape beautifully under a long coat or leather blazer, and it is the rare denim cut that belongs equally at a gallery dinner and a school pickup without adjustment.