Type 89 Loose Jeans
Type 89 Loose Jeans distills G-STAR’s denim-first attitude into a recognizable jeans shape.
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Story & heritage
G-STAR is a Dutch denim company founded in Amsterdam in 1989, known for raw denim and military-influenced design rather than decorative fashion noise.
The official U.S. product data places Type 89 Loose Jeans in the Type 89 family, a loose jeans silhouette built around mid waist; relaxed fit at hips and thighs, straight towards the ankles; rivet reinforced front pockets- hidden coin pocket, patch back pockets.
Materials & craft
Official materials for this current U.S. listing specify Weight 13 oz denim; 3x1 right hand twill construction; 75% Cotton (Regenerative), 25% Cotton (Recycled); Regenerative cotton is produced via a system of farming principles and practices that increases biodiversity, enriches soils, improves watersheds, and enhances ecosystem services.. Construction details listed by G-STAR include mid waist; relaxed fit at hips and thighs, straight towards the ankles; rivet reinforced front pockets- hidden coin pocket, patch back pockets; zip fly.
How to choose & style
Style Type 89 Loose Jeans like a denim anchor: keep the top half simple, then let the loose line and ecru carry the proportion.
For everyday wear, cuff or stack the hem based on shoe weight: sleeker footwear sharpens it, while boots make the denim read more utility-driven.