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Barrel jeans are fashion’s latest find and the perfect style to transition into cooler fall weather. But finding jeans that utilize more sustainable practices (like using less water to produce them, using premium and ethically sourced materials, and lasting for years to come) are hard to come by these days.
For barrel jeans that are responsibly and ethically made, we’ve put together 6 of our favorite picks for wearing during the autumn season!
Who better to highlight than one of the first circular denim brands? These black barrel jeans from Mud Jeans are made of 40% post-consumer recycled cotton, designed with a high waist and sleek cropped ankle to pair with the perfect pair of fall boots! The brand also offers discounts for those who recycle their jeans with them and offers a unique leasing option that allows the option to pay a monthly fee for up to 12 months and either keep the jeans afterward, swap them for a new pair, or return them for recycling!
This next deep indigo pair is the perfect mid-price barrel jeans. Reformation’s Ollie Barrel Jeans are made with 80% organically grown cotton and 20% recycled cotton. They feature a fitted waist and wide leg that are easy to dress up or keep casual! Reformation also offers free hemming and sizes from 23 to 34!
This tapered take on the barrel jeans is the perfect relaxed option for cooler weather! Made of 100% regenerative cotton, Citizens of Humanity prides itself on implementing regenerative farming techniques to reduce carbon emissions.
These Long Barrel Jeans from FRAME are a chic, sustainable autumn piece you can break in over time! These rigid luxury jeans are made from 100% premium cotton, are ultra high-rise, and have a clean hem that you can wear wherever you go! FRAME has responsible denim criteria on its site, along with its other recycling, climate, packaging, animal and human welfare, and environmental practices.
These vintage white barrel jeans from DL1961 are another more relaxed pick, made with 100% cotton and widened at the hips to create a more “curved” look. DL1961 partners with Recover to produce certified and traceable recycled fiber fabrications, transforming textile waste into sustainable fibers. They also partake in several sustainability practices, including water conservation, waterless ozone and laser technologies, efficient processes, and the utilization of a vertical supply chain.
This pair from AGOLDE are the perfect accentuated barrel jean that take everyday denim to the next level! The raw hem gives it more of a worn in look, and are made with 100% organic cotton. AGOLDE is the sister company of Citizens of Humanity, meaning they follow many of the same sustainability practices. They utilize water recycling, and are decreasing their chemical usage and utilize chemical-free alternatives.
-by NKM STAFF WRITERS
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