Denim trousers – regular fit

Denim is where Acne Studios actually started, so this isn’t some side category; it’s the foundation everything else got built on. Before the hoodies, before the face patch became a whole thing, Jonny Johansson cut raw denim in Stockholm with a slightly warped, slightly rebellious take on the classic five-pocket shape. That attitude never left. These jeans keep the rigid, straight-leg silhouette Acne’s known for. Still, there’s always some detail messing with the formula, whether it’s a distressed hem, a faded wash, or stitching that looks intentionally undone.

What you’re actually getting:

Raw or rigid selvedge denim that breaks in and molds to you over time instead of arriving pre-softened like fast fashion jeans
Straight or slim straight leg cut, sitting mid-rise, built for a slightly stacked look at the ankle
Contrast stitching in unexpected tones like orange or cream, a small nod to the brand’s workwear roots
Distressed detailing done with restraint. Think a single knee crack or a naturally faded thigh, not manufactured rips everywhere
Signature back patch, leather or embroidered depending on the wash, sitting where a logo would usually scream but instead just sits quietly
Selvedge edge visible on the cuff if you roll it, a small detail denim heads will clock instantly
Available in washes ranging from dark indigo to bleached-out grey, each one ages differently with wear

If you’re new to Acne or building a full fit around this piece, it pairs naturally with their denim, since the brand’s roots are literally in jeans and the wash tones and cuts are made to sit together without a second thought. Throw it over a plain Acne Studios T-shirt for the days you want the hoodie doing all the talking, or layer it under one of their wool Acne Studios Hoodie for the colder months. Keep it simple on the bottom with straight-leg trousers or track Acne Studios Scarf and a pair of leather boots or clean sneakers for that off-duty but put-together look Scandinavian dressing does better than anyone. Sizing runs true to the oversized intent, so if you want it fitted, size down. Otherwise, embrace the drop shoulder and let it hang the way it’s meant to.