The silhouette
The fit makes the trousers easy to wear both for everyday outfits and for a more polished retro look.
Classic jeans
black denim
Other colors
Classic vintage jeans inspired by 1940s and 1950s workwear. Featuring a high waist and straight leg for an elegant retro silhouette.
Material: 100% cotton denim
Size guide
Størrelsesguide
| Størrelse | 24 | 26 | 28 | 30 | 32 | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Talje | 30,5 cm | 33 cm | 35,5 cm | 38 cm | 40 cm | 43 cm | 45 cm | 48 cm | 51 cm | 53 cm |
| Hofte | 47 cm | 49 cm | 51 cm | 54 cm | 55 cm | 58 cm | 60 cm | 63 cm | 65 cm | 67 cm |
| Lårvidde | 28 cm | 29 cm | 30 cm | 32 cm | 33 cm | 35 cm | 36 cm | 37 cm | 38 cm | 40 cm |
| Skridtlængde foran | 36 cm | 37 cm | 37 cm | 40 cm | 40 cm | 42 cm | 42 cm | 42 cm | 42 cm | 42 cm |
| Indvendig benlængde | 82 cm | 82 cm | 82 cm | 82 cm | 82 cm | 82 cm | 82 cm | 82 cm | 82 cm | 82 cm |
| Benvidde | 20 cm | 21 cm | 22 cm | 22 cm | 22 cm | 22 cm | 23 cm | 23 cm | 23 cm | 23 cm |
Alle mål er taget fladt liggende. Indvendig benlængde angiver de to tilgængelige længder.
We deliver your parcel within 1–2 days.
If it does not fit as expected, we offer a 14-day return period.
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Mondo Kaos guide
Why we love Classic jeans in black denim
The material
The material gives the trousers structure and a beautiful drape, making them both wearable and refined.
How to style them
Style them with a feminine blouse, a shirt or a soft cardigan. Add a belt to define the waist and bring the look together.
Fit note
High-waisted trousers should sit comfortably at the waist and fall nicely over the hips and legs. If you are between sizes, check the measurements on the individual style.
Era inspiration
Inspired by the simple and functional silhouettes of the 1940s, with clean lines and a feminine everyday feel.
Find your right fit in vintage jeans
Vintage-inspired jeans often fit differently from modern jeans. They usually have a higher waist, more focus on silhouette and a fit inspired by the 1940s and 1950s. That is why we always recommend checking the waist and hip measurements on the individual style instead of choosing only by your usual jeans size.
Some styles are made from rigid denim without stretch and will feel firmer at first. Others have stretch and offer a little more movement for everyday wear. Choose the style that best fits how you want to wear your jeans: for an authentic vintage look, everyday comfort or a more feminine pin-up silhouette.
Which jeans style should I choose?
Classic jeans
For you who want a timeless retro look with a high waist and classic denim. Easy to wear with a shirt, T-shirt, cardigan or knitwear.
Buckleback jeans
For you who love a more authentic 1940s or 1950s feel. The buckle detail at the back adds a beautiful vintage touch and makes the silhouette feel more complete.
Pedal pushers / cropped jeans
For you who want a playful summer look or a classic 1950s feel with a shorter length. Perfect with ballet flats, sandals, sneakers or loafers.
Jeans with stretch
For you who want the vintage look, but with a little more comfort and movement for everyday wear.
Questions about fit, styling and silhouette
Are you unsure about size, body shape or how to style your vintage jeans? Here we have gathered the most important answers about fit, silhouette and vintage-inspired jeans, so you can more easily find the denim trousers that suit you best.
Vintage-inspired jeans can fit differently from modern jeans. Many styles have a high waist and a firmer fit, so choose your size based on the waist and hip measurements of the individual style.
Not necessarily. Vintage jeans are often constructed differently from modern jeans, so it is better to use the measurements on the product page as your guide.
Jeans without stretch give a more authentic vintage look and a firmer fit. Jeans with stretch offer more movement and comfort for everyday wear.
High-waisted jeans should sit close and securely at the waist without digging in. They should highlight the waist and fall nicely over the hips and leg
Rigid denim means the fabric has no stretch, or very little movement. It gives a structured vintage feel and often shapes to the body with wear.
Style them with shirts, blouses, T-shirts, knitted tops and cardigans. Tucked-in tops and cropped cardigans work especially well with a high waist.