A pair of jeans with a ’90s vibe is coming back in style with a big price tag from The Row (and available to purchase on Mr Porter).
We love to pay for Americana. Jeans are as U.S.A. as a pick-up truck blasting the National Anthem between Shaboozie bops. Luxury fashion label The Row, founded by Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, now sells Ross ‘Straight Leg Jeans’ priced at $890.
How much did you drop on your last pair of jeans? Whether you found a good deal at Old Navy, shopped somewhere online, or plucked the ultimate find from a nearby thrift shop, you picked your pair because you were damn happy about that denim.
This pricey pair of jeans may not make it into your closet, but it sure is a hot topic of conversation. Some people spoke about spending nearly a rack on the pair.
Fashion influencers like Jake Woolf are defending their valuable fashion online, along with pics of the fit. “I’m not saying any pair of jeans is worth $890, but I must admit that the minds at The Row have been hard at work dialing in an incredible mix of fit, fabric, and wash, which, when set against the backdrop of a luxury store experience, makes a damn compelling case for such things.”
People Online Can’t Believe the Price
Replies to Woolf’s post were not as positive.
“Too polished, feels like you’re trying too hard”
“No personality in any of this stuff unfortunately. We gotta go back to making fashion about peacocking.”
“All this to look like a lesbian”
“They are literally indistinguishable from my American Eagle jeans.”
“Spending $890 for not even a tailored fit is crazy work.”
“My $70 Zara jeans look higher quality, you’ve still got time to delete this stupid shit.”
“Proudly preaching about being robbed is crazy.”
“People [who buy] are exactly why the fashion world fucking sucks right now.”
“If you feel the need to flex your $890 The Row jeans online, you might as well be wearing Balenciaga logo hoodies.”
The average American lives paycheck to paycheck. They budget their money and can’t afford to even think about spending that much on clothes, let alone anything besides rent or healthcare. So, seeing folks online share this mega purchase—and not even look that dazzling in the final result—is making a lot of people angry.
“What is wrong with our society?”, commented one X user on a collage of jeans.
Is this outcry justified, or does it stem from jealousy? Not everyone can afford a brand like The Row—in fact, most people cannot. The Row’s exclusivity and status as a high-end brand have people wondering if the price of the next pair will be even higher. Is there a fair price ceiling when it comes to fashion, or is everyone just on a different playing field regarding pricing, sizing, and other inequities?
The Fight Between Fashion and Finances
If you see anyone out and about rocking these jeans, give them a hello and some hype. People want to feel like their fashion sense reflects who they are, and if they need to pay a boatload to finance a personal style, maybe your compliment could go a long way.
You might also want to let them know that there’s a 28-day return window on those Ross Straight Legs.
At the end of the day, who are we to judge how folks spend their money? What we can, and maybe even should, be questioning is why The Row even offers such an expensive pair of pants. Is the denim blessed by a long-lost mystic? Does it assist with fertility? And most importantly, will it be able to withstand the wash cycle?
The ‘Ross Straight Leg’ is offered in black or blue denim. It’s composed of 100% cotton; lining, 65% polyester, and 35% cotton. The description reads, “The Row takes the time to ensure the fit and fabric are of the highest standards. This pair is cut from denim that will mold to your body with each wear and has a versatile black wash.” The jeans are only offered in sizes 30-38.
The Row isn’t the only high-end brand selling expensive jeans. Prada lists a $1500 pair of tapered fit, low-rise jeans.
So.Gay believes the only pair of jeans worth that price tag is from The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants. It fits EVERY girl perfectly, no matter her waist size! Call us when that’s invented, and until then, we’ll likely refrain from wearing our entire savings account. Sorry if that was below the belt, but after all, we are talking about jeans here.
