The hem that refuses to be ordinary — and the fit that refuses to quit.

The piece

These high-waist skinny jeans carry two design decisions that separate them from everything else on the rack: destroy detailing through the body and an irregular, uneven shark-bit hem at the ankle. The destroy — subtle whiskering and fading concentrated at the natural stress points of the thigh and knee — gives the medium-blue wash a worn-in authenticity that takes years of actual wear to develop on ordinary denim. The shark-bit hem is the headline detail: instead of a clean, even cut at the ankle, the hem is deliberately cut in an uneven, jagged line that mimics the irregular shape of a bite taken from fabric. It is intentional, graphic, and completely unmistakable at close range. Together these two elements transform a basic skinny jean silhouette into something with real visual personality and attitude.

Who it's for

For the woman who wears denim as a form of expression rather than just a practical choice. These jeans are for confident dressers who appreciate craft in their distressing rather than factory uniformity, and who want their ankle-length hemline to do something more interesting than simply end. If you have been searching for a high-waist skinny that gives you the flattering fit you know works on your body while also having a detail that makes it distinctly yours, this is the pair. They work equally well for the cool-casual daily wearer and the denim collector building a wardrobe of pieces with genuine character.

Closer look

• Medium-blue wash with natural whiskering at thighs and subtle fading at knees — authentic-looking destroy detailing
• Signature shark-bit hem: deliberately irregular, uneven frayed cut at the ankle that varies in height across the hem width
• High-waist rise that creates a long, anchored torso line and sits comfortably above the natural waistline
• Skinny leg that follows the contour of the leg from hip through knee to ankle
• Classic five-pocket construction with functional back pockets
• Medium-weight denim with controlled stretch for comfort and shape retention through a full day

Fabric & feel

Medium-weight stretch denim in a medium-blue wash that balances the youthful energy of a lighter tone with the wearability of a deeper blue. The fabric has a controlled stretch component that gives genuine comfort through the hip and thigh without losing the slim silhouette at the knee and ankle. The destroy detailing is applied at the whiskering and fading stage rather than as a surface treatment, meaning the worn-in look is built into the fabric structure rather than painted on top of it. The shark-bit hem is cut and finished so it maintains its irregular shape through repeated washing without continuing to fray unpredictably or losing further length over time.

Fit & silhouette

The high waist sits cleanly above the natural waist, giving the wearer a long, uninterrupted torso line and making the legs appear longer in proportion to the body. The skinny leg construction follows the leg closely from hip through thigh to knee and ankle, creating the lean, vertical line that the silhouette is designed to deliver. The shark-bit hem lands at the ankle with a variable height — slightly higher on one side or at certain points, deliberately lower at others — which creates an interesting visual break between the denim and the shoe rather than a static, uniform line. This makes the choice of footwear more flexible and the overall proportion more dynamic.

Styling

First pairing: wear with clean white trainers and a fitted white or cream fitted T-shirt tucked in at the front — the destroy detailing and the shark-bit hem provide all the visual interest the outfit needs and the rest stays deliberately simple. Second pairing: style with chunky platform boots in black or tan and a cropped leather jacket left open over a band T-shirt — the irregular hem reads as intentional and edgy in this context and the boots play to the ankle cutoff point perfectly. Third pairing: for a smarter casual look, pair with pointed-toe block-heeled mules in nude or black and a silk or satin camisole tucked in with the front un-tucked artfully — the high waist keeps the proportion looking polished despite the distressing.

Occasions

Weekend dressing where personality is the point. Concert and live music nights where denim with attitude is the universal language. Casual Friday office environments where a pulled-together top and great footwear can bring destroy denim into a professional context without effort. Social dinners with friends, afternoon shopping, gallery visits, and any urban daytime occasion where you want to look exactly like yourself rather than a safer, more neutral version. These jeans photograph particularly well in natural outdoor light where the blue wash and the hem detail both read clearly and with good contrast.

Care

Machine wash cold inside out on a gentle cycle to preserve the blue wash depth and the destroy detailing authenticity through repeated washes. Do not bleach. Tumble dry on a low heat setting or hang to dry — high heat causes denim to shrink and can compromise the stretch component that gives these jeans their comfortable fit. The shark-bit hem is cut to be stable through machine washing, but avoid harsh spinning cycles or abrasive drum washing that could cause the irregular frayed edge to develop further than intended. If ironing is needed, use a medium setting on the inside of the leg only and avoid pressing flat over the frayed hem detail to preserve its natural, organic drape.

Wow detail

The shark-bit hem is entirely the point of difference here, and it delivers. Where most ankle-length skinny jeans end with a uniform, unremarkable straight hem, these jeans end with a jagged, uneven cut that creates an immediate visual disruption — the kind of detail you notice when someone walks into a room and you cannot quite place what is making the outfit interesting until you look down. It is a small-scale design choice with a disproportionately large impact on the overall personality of the garment. Combined with the genuine-looking destroy detailing through the body, these jeans feel like they have been earned rather than bought off a rack — which is exactly the effect quality distressed denim should create.

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