Y2K Baggy Butterfly Jeans

Wide-leg black denim jeans with a high waist, straight-leg cut, and heavy distressing throughout, including large ripped-out sections across the thighs and lower legs that reveal a deep red fabric underneath, with frayed raw edges around each tear and a dark-to-red gradient wash that deepens towards the hem. It's the kind of jeans you'd wear to a gig or wandering round the city on a Saturday. The butterfly-shaped cutouts are the most distinct feature of the whole design, with the exposed red layer beneath creating the illusion of layering, and the frayed denim edges sitting around each one in irregular, jagged lines. The hem pools slightly at the foot, and the waist is finished with a standard button fly and two front pockets.

These are easy to style because the black and red palette does most of the work for you, and the jeans are versatile enough to go hard or pull back depending on what you pair them with. A fitted black long-sleeve or a washed band tee both sit well against the volume of the leg. The unique butterfly cutout construction means the jeans read differently depending on how much of the red layer shows, so a looser, oversized top lets the bottom half do the talking. For footwear, chunky boots or platforms suit the wide leg and the punk references in the distressing. Silver jewellery, a studded belt, or a small crossbody bag all work well with the overall feel.

Designed to add to the outfit, it slots easily into a simple daily errand outfit and just as easily into a more thought out tailored weekend fit. It works with many outfits across loads of aesthetics, not just Y2K.