A writer tests the buzzy new denim style named after two of fashion's favorite things to see if it lives up to its Parisian promise.
Names matter in fashion, and Citizens of Humanity understands this well. The premium denim brand has built recognition around styles like the Miro, Charlotte, and Annina jeans. Its latest release may be its most attention-grabbing yet: the 90s French Jeans, named after two perennial fashion obsessions.
The writer, who stands 5'4", tested the jeans to see whether they deliver on their evocative name. The 90s French Jeans feature a high-rise fit and straight-leg shape with a relaxed rather than slim silhouette. The brand describes the Dirty Martini wash—a medium vintage indigo with soft fading, marbling, and whiskering—as offering "lived-in depth." In person, the writer found the color genuinely vintage-looking. Four additional washes are available, including dark denim and black options, all crafted from 100% regenerative cotton that feels sturdy yet soft.
The jeans include a button fly and an 11-inch rise, which the writer considered high without being excessive. The 30-inch inseam hit the limit of what she could wear without heels or alterations at her height. She paired them with 1.5-inch heels, finding this combination ideal for length. Sizing down to a 25 from her usual 25-26 range left a small amount of extra room, which she welcomed in a high-rise style.
For someone prioritizing timeless, versatile, and flattering denim, the 90s French Jeans appeared promising. The writer's verdict: they partially delivered on their Parisian promise. The slight slouch, faded wash, classic straight leg, and high button fly created what looked like a rare vintage discovery—the kind French women seem to effortlessly source—though with superior fit and none of the secondhand hunt.