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Looking for some BIFL made in EU jeans

7 replies

TheRobotTakeover · 18/05/2025 13:27

I've been looking for almost 6 months now but haven't found anything that fits! Levi's 501s and the Levi's 501 '90s (27x30) were my holy grail jeans but my last 2 pairs lasted for less than a year so I'm on a hunt for their replacement.

I've tried the Lofty Lo ones from Nudie Jeans but found them too narrow in the hips and butt. Also tried MUD jeans but they were too thin for me.

Here are my requirements:

  1. 100% cotton non-stretch (I can do 99% cotton but that's only if they fit really, really, really well)
  2. Made from 13-14oz denim
  3. Straight or loose-straight fit
  4. Button fly not a requirement but strongly preferred
  5. Made in the EU
  6. Preferably in a light cool-toned blue or vintage wash (darker jeans don't quite suit my palette)

Anyone has any ideas? Smile

OP posts:
olivelime · 18/05/2025 13:29

What is BIFL?

TheRobotTakeover · 18/05/2025 13:31

olivelime · 18/05/2025 13:29

What is BIFL?

Ah sorry it's "buy it for life". I know there's probably no jeans that are truly that but I'd want something that's not fast fashion.

OP posts:
Clarabell77 · 18/05/2025 13:40

TheRobotTakeover · 18/05/2025 13:27

I've been looking for almost 6 months now but haven't found anything that fits! Levi's 501s and the Levi's 501 '90s (27x30) were my holy grail jeans but my last 2 pairs lasted for less than a year so I'm on a hunt for their replacement.

I've tried the Lofty Lo ones from Nudie Jeans but found them too narrow in the hips and butt. Also tried MUD jeans but they were too thin for me.

Here are my requirements:

  1. 100% cotton non-stretch (I can do 99% cotton but that's only if they fit really, really, really well)
  2. Made from 13-14oz denim
  3. Straight or loose-straight fit
  4. Button fly not a requirement but strongly preferred
  5. Made in the EU
  6. Preferably in a light cool-toned blue or vintage wash (darker jeans don't quite suit my palette)

Anyone has any ideas? Smile

I hate stretch in jeans too. Not sure about the other criteria but just bought a pair of Levi’s ribcage after seeing them recommended, some have stretch and some don’t. I got these no stretch ones last week and I love them. Mine don’t sit as high above the ankle as the photo.

www.levi.com/GB/en_GB/clothing/women/jeans/super-high-rise/ribcage-straight-ankle-jeans/p/726930218?camp=SHB_DR_AO_LV_BOT_MAX_UK_ROAS_GLE_en_PMAX-Bottoms&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=18631226041&gbraid=0AAAAACzFEi2fxhyIwKmbq09u1HN25Qrsm&gclid=Cj0KCQjwiqbBBhCAARIsAJSfZkbmG_I_5Ukyd2kT--xckV-uXyY5yIjdUx4veBxEsgwl9xqjj01DgJoaArqPEALw_wcB

Floisme · 18/05/2025 13:53

They don’t meet all your criteria (e.g. I don’t think any are button fly - the only brand I know that do that are Levi) but Community Clothing jeans are typically 13-14 oz denim with 1% stretch and all made in the UK.
https://communityclothing.co.uk/collections/womens-jeans

Also BlackHorse Lane Atelier might be worth a look:
https://blackhorselane.com/collections/womens-jeans

And there’s a brand that’s made in Wales but I can’t remember the name, sorry.

NormalAuntFanny · 18/05/2025 13:56

Huit denim is the Welsh brand, they do last a very very long time! My first pair is about 15 years old and still doing fine

Floisme · 18/05/2025 13:57

Huit that’s it, thank you!

NormalAuntFanny · 18/05/2025 14:00

Naked and famous possibly a bit more stylish but made in Canada. Also long lasters.

1083 are made in France and also nice, slightly less hard wearing I'd say but nicely cut

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