french jeans

 

Jeans just look better on the streets of Paris. It’s not fair, really. The same pair that feels effortlessly cool at home can suddenly seem hopelessly out of place once you’re surrounded by Parisians with their uncanny gift for making denim look like high fashion. It’s not just about fit—it’s about that elusive French je ne sais quoi, the ability to wear jeans like they were made specifically for sauntering down the Rue Saint-Honoré, not for running errands at Target. Of course, it's not just the jeans. Top them with a stylish turban, above, and suddenly you're next level. Same with patent leather Chanels or a perfectly beat-up Hermes Kelly bag, both below. The real magic, though, lies in the cut. A flattering high waist, a crisp, non-stretch denim, a wash that says “vintage” without trying too hard. The right pair whispers chic nonchalance--and fortunately for us, they're closer than you think. Many of them can be found right here at home in America on sale, no less at Shopbop. Use the code SELECT20 to save 20% off on these Paris-ready pairs from Slvrlake (immediately below), Citizens of Humanity, Still Here, Levi's, Anine Bing and Damson Madder. P.S. Everything new and fresh you want to wear this spring is also 20% off here. Get on it!

  

Photos: Vogue, Asia Typek, Aimee Song