Men's Vintage Wash Sunfade Barrel Leg Jeans

Barrel leg jeans with big, bleached-out blotches that look like the denim spent a summer in the sun on purpose. The light blue base is washed pale, and soft white patches spread across the front of each thigh and the back of the knee, like someone leaned a bleach-soaked sponge on the fabric. The legs round out into a barrel and the hem frays slightly at the bottom. They're thick, heavy and loose. Pull them on and the whole outfit gets some personality. They hit different in person, trust us.

We picked this one for the blotches. Large, cloudy white patches sit on the front of each thigh like soft spotlights, and two more sit across the seat and behind each knee, with the surrounding denim a light, icy blue. Curved seams trace the outside of each leg, the back pockets sit flat with a pale wash across the top and a metal button closes the waist. The hems finish with a lightly frayed edge, and the legs curve out wide through the thigh before tapering at the ankle.

It comes in Light Blue. Wear them with a boxy white tee and chunky sneakers, a black hoodie and boots, or an oversized flannel and skate shoes. Add a chain, a cap and a pair of sunglasses and you've got a summer look that looks like it's been to a hundred festivals.

For the guy who wants light denim without the clean-cut look. The barrel leg, the sun-bleached patches and the heavy cotton give these a vintage, street and skater feel that works from spring through fall. They keep their shape, they wash well and the loose fit leaves plenty of room for movement. Wear them out and let them do the talking. The bleach marks are already there, so they get better with age, not worse.

Here's what it's made of and how it's cut.

• Fabric: 80% cotton, 20% polyester
• Weight: 460 gsm (13.6 oz), moderate thickness
• Fit: Loose, barrel leg
• Waist: Button and zip fly with belt loops
• Pockets: Five-pocket layout
• Details: Sun-faded bleach patches, frayed hem
• Length: Full length
• Style: Casual, street, vintage, skater
• Colors: Light Blue
• Sizes: S, M, L, XL, 2XL

Cut loose on purpose, so it's roomy through the body. Sizes run S to 2XL. If you're between sizes, check the size chart image before you choose.