Style the Best Light Blue Jeans

When denim is spoken of in menswear circles, it’s usually in the context of the weighty, untreated indigo material that weighs a ton and left blotches on white upholstery. And while we’re all for a good piece of raw denim in the autumn and winter, it’s not exactly the comfiest material to cover your legs in when the mercury begins to rise. But don’t write denim off wholly this spring and summer – it’s really just as straightforward as selecting for a slightly different hue.

Light blue trousers are a much more appropriate choice in milder conditions. Not only does the laundering procedure that removes the dye make them gentler and more breathable, it also reduces the intensity of the indigo hue, making the fabric lighter and better suited to managing the heat. We also adore the easy-going versatility of light blue denim, and when you go for a lovely relaxed cut they can easily become the most laid-back, easy-to-style trousers in your wardrobe.

Ready to leave the dark denim behind for the summer and adopt a lighter shade of legwear? Below you’ll find a selected selection of our preferred labels for light blue jeans, including the essential model to buy from each.

Billy Reid

Key Model: Billy Reid X Citizens Of Humanity Adler Jeans

Bond favourite Billy Reid is a historic American menswear label with a proven track record for constructing phenomenal apparel. These trousers are made in collaboration with LA denim specialist Citizens of Humanity, and the results are as excellent as you might anticipate.

Handmade in the States, they come in a vintage-effect hue with authentic-looking fading and whiskering in high-wear areas. The fit has a high rise with a modest taper from below the knee.

Closed

Key Model: Springdale Relaxed

German label Closed has been producing denim for decades and has grown fairly effective at it in the process. There are all types of cuts and dyes to choose from, but these loose-fitting light-wash jeans check all the boxes when it comes to being seasonally appropriate and firmly on trend.

They’re extremely relaxed with a low crotch and straight leg, and cut and stitched with quality 12oz denim in Italy. There’s also a branded closure to the fly and some subtle distressing to the pockets and hems.

Velasca

Key Model: Millesimo

Italy is famed for its sartorial craftsmanship, with thousands of local producers producing some of the finest clothing in the world.

Velasca’s mission is to bring these garments to the populace by working with the finest factories in Italy and using a direct-to-consumer model to keep costs as low as possible (don’t conflate this with ‘cheap’, however).

Take the brand’s Millesimo trousers, for example. They’re handcrafted in Salerno with a relaxed yet classic design that’ll go with anything and everything.

ASKET

Key Model: The Washed Denim Jeans

Swedish label ASKET is arguably the definitive essentials brand. Unaffected by trends or transient fancies, the label’s output has been consistent for many years, serving up a tightly curated selection of only the most versatile and enduring essential pieces.

Naturally, this includes a pair of light-wash jeans featuring a regular tapered cut, mid-rise and gorgeously supple Italian denim fabric.

Pini Parma

Key Model: Light Blue Bleached Jeans

Pini Parma specialises in high-quality Italian-made clothing, concentrating on classic designs that forsake trends in favor of timelessness and simplicity. Think elegant tailoring and luxury casualwear with an unmistakably Italian flavour.

These bleached jeans are manufactured in Italy from opulent Candiani cotton and designed with a narrow fit and a mid-rise. Are they the cheapest trousers on the market? No, but when you consider the quality and craftsmanship involved, the price tag is actually fairly reasonable.

Wax London

Key Model: Loose Fit Jeans

Wax London’s relaxed take on casualwear is excellent for coping with the day-to-day in style, whether it’s a bulky woven overshirt or a fine pair of relaxed-fit denim like these.

They’re lovely and wide all the way down with a slightly cropped leg, and made with 100% organic cotton, too.

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A.P.C.

Key Model: Petit New Standard

If it’s sophisticated yet simple you desire, then look no further than Parisian marque A.P.C.. The brand has long been one of the best locations to acquire high-quality selvedge denim at not entirely exorbitant prices, and its Petit New Standard model is firmly established as the slim-fit jean for style-savvy gentlemen.

It is a fantastic choice for shorter, leaner men who want to create the appearance of extended legs. They also go fantastic with anything from boots to sandals.

Levi’s

Key Model: 501

San Fran denim brand Levi’s is a name that should need no introduction. Jeans as we know and appreciate them today would not exist without them, and the 501 is the model that began it all.

It’s a classic design with a straight leg, mid-rise and a Goldilocks fit that has kept it pertinent for over 100 years.