We want ethical denim. And Reformation Jeans has it! Here’s our pick of their best styles for this season
By Chere Di Boscio
The harsh truth is: denim has a drinking problem. It sucks up around 1,500 gallons of water for just one pair of jeans, and every year, there are over 2 billion pairs of jeans produced globally!
When denim is rinsed, it leaves several tons of nasty, toxic blue dye that goes right back into our waterways.
Those 2 billion pairs of jeans require 3 billion meters of denim fabric, resulting in over 400 million meters of fabric going to waste as cutting scraps (enough fabric to roll around the Earth 11 times). So it’s no surprise denim is pretty much the worst kind of clothing for the environment.
But luckily, there’s more sustainable denim around now than ever before, too. And some of that denim is coming from popular fashion brand Reformation.
Meet Reformation Jeans
Reformation decided to tackle the problem of denim pollution head on with the brand’s sister line, Reformation Jeans. This is a collection of sustainable denim and lifestyle basics all made from deadstock and eco-friendly fabrics like TENCEL and organic cotton.
Organic cotton doesn’t allow genetically modified seeds and restricts the use of many chemicals. It still uses water and land but it helps sustain the land it is grown on through crop rotations and natural ways of controlling pesticides.
The LA based brand saves over 50% of the material waste conventional jeans creates, saving 1.5 pounds of waste per pair on average.
Reformation jeans also save more than 75% of CO2 emissions compared to a typical pair of jeans.
And the best part, in my opinion, is that the label purchases water and CO2 offsets for all of their jeans, fully neutralising their carbon footprint.
But that’s not all! Let’s talk about style.
Buckets of Style
We all love wearing jeans, so we just need to ensure that what we buy is sustainable, and lasts for decades.
This is something the latest #Refbabe, Bregje Heinen, (shown in our main image), knows full well. The Dutch eco-model, owner of 3 bulldogs, artist and former Victoria’s Secret model, was proud to rock Reformation’s first collection of vintage-inspired denim. The collection consisted of high-waisted jeans, pinstriped flares, patchwork jumpsuits and vintage-looking tees.
Since then, the brand has updated its collection to include loads of styles for nearly every body type and shape.
Here’s our pick of the best Reformation jeans for this season.
The Best Reformation Jeans For 2022
1. Addison Low Rise Jeans
Consider yourself a bit sporty in style? The Addison is perfect for you! These Reformation jeans boast a low rise waist, light wash, and a narrow, just-to-the ankle length hem.
The fit is super roomy and relaxed – perfect for slouching around at weekends!
Price: $148
Fabric: Organic cotton/TENCEL blend
2. Wilder High Rise Jeans
We think this is one of the best pairs of Reformation jeans for a few reasons.
One, it’s a bit longer than many of their styles, meaning your ankles stay warmer in winter.
Two, it’s a bit flexible in the sense that you can choose your regular size, for a slim fit. Or, if you prefer something more relaxed, go just one size up. The pic below shows the model wearing her jeans that are just a size up, resulting in a roomier, but still chic, fit.
And finally, the wide leg means you can fit boots under these. Perfect for those who live in a colder climate!
Price: $148
Fabric: Organic cotton and TENCEL blend
3. Liza Ultra High Rise Jeans
Perfect for pairing with sandals and a crop top, these Liza jeans are one of our fave pairs!
They feature a fitted waist and butt, tapering to a narrow, above-the-ankle cut. Which looks great with heels, by the way!
The price tag won’t break the bank, and we love that there’s 1% elastane in the fabric blend. That means that after a heavy lunch, these high waisted jeans will expand with your belly. Comfortable!
But that’s not all. This style comes in 5 hues, from dark blue to light grey. And for select washes, Reformation added a high-tech traceability technology from FibreTrace. That means you can see the whole lifecycle of your denim, “from farm to butt”.
Price: $128
Fabric: Organic cotton, TENCEL, 1% elastane
4. Alyssa Vintage Inspired Jeans
Love a bit of 70’s inspired vintage in your wardrobe? This is one of the best pairs of Reformation jeans for you!
The Alyssa features a roomy leg, high waist, and the best part? Front patch pockets!
We love how the slightly longer hemline gives your legs a more elongated, sexier look.
And this pair comes in light, or our preferred colour for this look – darker blue denim.
Price: $148
Fabric: Organic cotton, 2% elastane
5. Cassidy Jumpsuit
Those 70s vibes are back again with the Cassidy jumpsuit!
Jumpsuits are really hot for this season. Especially when they look like the Cassidy! This is a full length, short sleeve jumpsuit with a deep V neckline. It features a functional, center front zipper and a belt around the waist, so you can tie it to your liking
Not keen on the dark blue? Well, never fear. It comes in almond and jade hues as well.
Price: $198
Fabric: 100% organically grown cotton
6. Cary High Rise Jeans
Yes people, mom jeans are still officially a thing. That means: high waist, loose legs. And the Cary is one of the best Reformation jeans styles to carry (pardon the pun) off the trend!
The fit is relaxed throughout the waist and thighs, which is great, because this pair is made of rigid denim. They were designed to fit just right, without too much stretch.
Price: $148
Fabric: Recycled cotton fibres, TENCEL
7. Cynthia Straight Jeans
The Cynthia is a pair of classically cut jeans that’s fitted in the waist, hip and butt. There’s a more relaxed fit in the leg.
Note that this style runs a half size small, so for a more comfy fit, you might want to order a size up.
This style is part of circular Ref Jeans. That means it was made from fabric scraps that would’ve been trash, but was instead turned into gorgeous fashion!
Price: $128
Fabric: 60% organic cotton, 40% TENCEL
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