Le 31
Dark Indigo Pleated Jean Loose Fit Imported From Seoul
CA$125.00CAD
In Stock
Men's loose-fit wide-leg pleated pants from Le 31's Imported from Seoul line, shown in ivory/cream beige and made of 100% cotton woven fabric. They feature flat front pleats, an adjustable button tab at the waist, belt loops, a fly front, side pockets, and rear patch pockets, with a high-rise, full-length straight leg silhouette. Machine washable and suitable for casual everyday wear.
- Color
- Dark Indigo
- Material
- Poly-cotton blend
- Style
- casual, relaxed-fit, wide-leg
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Pants
Color
Ivory/Cream BeigeNavy
Size
SMALLMEDIUMLARGEX-LARGE
Specifications
Loose fit wide-leg jeans in deep indigo denim with flat front pleats and adjustable waist tab.
Deep-indigo wash with ochre topstitching, flat pleats, adjustable button tab, poly-cotton blend.
- Color
- Dark Indigo · blue
- Material
- Poly-cotton blend
- Secondary
- polyester
- Style
- casual, relaxed-fit, wide-leg
- Occasion
- everyday, casual
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Pants
Additional Attributes
- deep-indigo wash
- ochre topstitching
- loose wide-leg fit
- flat pleats in front
- adjustable button tab at waist
- poly-cotton blend
- imported from Seoul
- denim construction
Product Insights
Le 31's Dark Indigo Pleated Jean Loose Fit uses flat pleats that expand during movement and side tabs that adjust the waist without collapsing the pleats, delivering a tailored fit that adapts without elastane. The deep indigo develops high-contrast fades over time, while the ochre topstitching becomes more prominent. The wrinkle- and shrinkage-resistant blend ensures durability, and at $125 CAD it undercuts comparable pleated pants, offering a Seoul-inspired silhouette that balances functional construction with evolving aesthetics.
Verified claims
- Pleat expansion
- Flat pleats expand when sitting or bending, releasing extra fabric for thigh room without elastane.
- Waist adjuster
- Side tabs fine-tune waist by about half an inch per side without collapsing the front pleats.
- Waist tab
- Side tab cinches waist ~1/2 in per side, closing back gap without pleat restriction.
- Fade progression
- High-contrast fades emerge gradually; ochre topstitching becomes more prominent.
- Fashion origin
- Imported from Seoul branding evokes Seoul's fashion capital status.
- Design
- Pleats, waist tab, wide legs, ochre stitching define Seoul silhouette.
- Price value
- At $125 CAD, cheaper than Madewell's $138 USD pleated pant.
- Topstitching
- Ochre topstitching contrasts against deep indigo and gains prominence with fading.
- Fit and material performance
- Tab and pleats deliver tailored fit; blend resists wrinkles, shrinkage, and fading.
- Brand details
- Ochre topstitching and Seoul provenance signal designer credibility.
- Silhouette
- Side tab and pleats create a top-heavy, beltless drape that reads as Korean streetwear, with stitching that becomes more prominent over time.
- Care
- Wash inside out in cold water and air dry to preserve deep indigo.
- Stitching contrast
- Ochre topstitching becomes more visible as the indigo fades.
- Waist tabs
- Side adjuster tabs eliminate belt strain and preserve waistband structure.
- Pleats function
- Flat pleats expand during movement, reducing strain on seams.
Product record
- Title
- Dark Indigo Pleated Jean Loose Fit Imported From Seoul
- Brand
- Le 31
- Price
- 125 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
What pleats do for fit and movement
- Because this jean is made from a poly-cotton blend with no added elastane, the pleats are the primary comfort mechanism—unlike stretch jeans that rely on fiber elasticity, these pleats physically release fabric when you bend or sit, so the rigid denim never strains at the waistband.
- Even in a loose wide-leg cut, the pleats add targeted room at the upper thigh that prevents the common baggy-jean problem of excess fabric in the seat but pinch at the quads—distributing fullness evenly so the silhouette drapes cleanly without binding where your legs are thickest.
- The side-mounted adjustable tab lets you cinch the waist to fit without a belt, and because the pleats are sewn into the front panel independent of waistband tension, they continue to open when you move—so you get a custom waist fit without sacrificing the pleats' functional ease.
- The flat pleats on this jean expand as you sit or cross your legs, releasing fabric so the rigid denim doesn't pull across the thighs—keeping the wide-leg shape clean when standing but granting unrestricted movement where a plain flat-front would bind.
How the deep indigo wash ages and fades
- Multiple dye-dip cycles pack the cotton yarn surface with indigo, so abrasion strips away layers to reveal electric-blue and white highlights — the result is high-contrast whiskers at the thighs and honeycombs behind the knees that make the jeans look personally sculpted rather than uniformly pale.
- Dark wash jeans retain 85–95% of their dye after manufacturing, so these start at near-peak saturation; instead of fading quickly, they shed their deep indigo gradually, with the most dramatic contrast shift occurring only after extended daily wear has abraded the outer dye layer.
- The ochre topstitching is a fixed warm-toned element, so as the deep indigo denim lightens, the stitching becomes increasingly prominent against the faded background — this shift reinforces the vintage workwear character and makes the jean's construction details stand out more over time.
Poly-cotton denim performance and feel
- The polyester filaments in the blend have a tensile tenacity of about 4.0 g/tex — roughly double that of cotton — which means these jeans resist abrasion and tearing better than an equivalent 100% cotton pair, extending their life in frequent rotation.
- Because the polyester component is dyed with high-temperature disperse dyes that grip the fiber, the deep indigo stays richer across washes compared to cotton-only denim that’s designed to fade — so this jean retains a dressy, just-washed look longer before developing casual wear patterns.
- The polyester content gives this denim a crisp-keeping quality that pure cotton lacks, so the flat front pleats stay defined with less ironing — especially valuable on a loose wide-leg cut where rumpled fabric would overpower the silhouette.
- The poly-cotton construction resists the shrinkage that plagues pure cotton denim, so the wide-leg silhouette stays true to size through repeated laundering rather than tightening over time.
How the adjustable waist tab works
- Side adjusters, also called side tabs, are traditionally found on dress trousers where they replace belt loops to allow fine waist adjustment without a buckle; bringing this hardware onto a loose jean fuses tailored precision with streetwear volume—a key signal that this is not a standard five-pocket.
- A single button-through side tab typically fine-tunes the waist by roughly half an inch per side—enough to close the gap that often appears at the back of a loose jean when it’s sized up for volume, so the pair sits securely at the intended rise without resorting to a belt that would dig into the pleats.
- The flat front pleats inject volume through the thigh while the adjustable tab nips the waist, creating a deliberate top-heavy silhouette that reads like a Korean oversized trouser—loose where it counts, shaped at the top.
- Eliminating the belt keeps the wide leg’s drape continuous from hip to hem, preventing the visual break that a belt and buckle would introduce—a calculated move that amplifies the relaxed, ’90s-inflected volume the ‘Imported from Seoul’ tag promises.
- Because the fabric is a poly-cotton blend—softer and lighter than raw selvedge—the side tabs can cinch without creating stiff puckers or stress points; this material choice is what makes a tailored adjuster look at home on a jean rather than forced.
Alternatives at similar price points
- The ochre contrast topstitching enlivens the deep-indigo base, a considered color-pop that separates these jeans from monochrome competitors and signals a designer's hand.
- Le 31's 'Imported from Seoul' branding, also used for its pleated wide-leg chinos ($89 CAD), ties the jean to the city's avant-garde fashion reputation — a cultural signifier that more functional competitors at this price don't provide, appealing to streetwear-conscious buyers.
- An adjustable button tab at the waist, distinct from the standard closures on comparables, allows precise cinching without a belt, adding a dress-trouser refinement to an otherwise casual wide-leg cut.
- The Madewell alternative is 100% cotton and starts at $138 USD, whereas the Le 31 jean at $125 CAD uses a poly-cotton blend — for buyers who want the pleated-wide silhouette but don't require pure denim, the Le 31 lowers the entry cost while adding an adjustable waist tab.
- Peacebird's polyester pleated jean at $95 USD sits below the Le 31's price but uses 100% polyester, which won't breathe or age like denim; the Le 31's poly-cotton blend at $125 CAD offers a middle ground in both cost and fabric feel for those who want a jean that still feels like a jean.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Front view of a high-waisted, loose-fit pleated pant in a light warm gray-beige fabric with visible front pleats, belt loops, and a stitched fly seam; the model's right hand is partially in the pocket and the pant legs fall straight and wide to the floor.
- Silhouette and fitHigh-waisted, very loose and wide leg trousers with a straight fall from hip to hem and extra fabric creating a roomy silhouette.
1 region
x 0.27 · y 0.36 · w 0.46 · h 0.58 (high) - Front pleatsSingle pressed pleat visible on each front panel beginning at the waistband and extending down the upper thigh.
2 regions
x 0.36 · y 0.40 · w 0.26 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.51 · y 0.40 · w 0.18 · h 0.18 (high) - Waistband and belt loopsVisible waistband with stitched belt loops spaced around the top; waistband sits above the hips.
1 region
x 0.37 · y 0.34 · w 0.26 · h 0.08 (high) - Fly constructionCentral stitched fly seam visible down the front center of the pants.
1 region
x 0.45 · y 0.41 · w 0.08 · h 0.20 (high) - Side pockets and hand placementRight front pocket opening is used by the model's right hand; left front pocket area is visible and shows a shallow slanted opening.
2 regions
x 0.47 · y 0.45 · w 0.18 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.33 · y 0.45 · w 0.14 · h 0.18 (high) - Hem and leg openingWide, un-tapered leg openings that reach the floor and slightly pool at the hem over the model's sandals.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.82 · w 0.40 · h 0.12 (high) - Fabric appearanceSmooth, medium-weight woven fabric with a matte finish and faint vertical grain visible in close view.
1 region
x 0.35 · y 0.48 · w 0.30 · h 0.38 (medium)
Other
Studio shot with a standing model wearing additional garments and holding a suede tote; plain white background with directional lighting casting a soft shadow to the model's right.
- Model and poseFull-body model facing forward with weight shifted slightly to the left, right hand partially in the trouser pocket and left arm holding a tote bag at the side.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.02 · w 0.60 · h 0.96 (high) - Visible non-product garmentsModel wears a pale yellow long-sleeve polo-style sweater that is tucked into the waistband of the pants; footwear are black flip-flop sandals with visible toes.
2 regions
x 0.28 · y 0.05 · w 0.44 · h 0.34 (high); x 0.40 · y 0.86 · w 0.34 · h 0.10 (high) - Prop - tote bagSoft suede tote in a warm tan color held in the model's left hand with wide fabric straps; bag hangs at mid-thigh.
1 region
x 0.09 · y 0.62 · w 0.20 · h 0.26 (high) - Background and lightingPlain white seamless background with a soft shadow cast to the model's right indicating directional studio lighting.
Colors
light warm gray-beige· pants#CBC3B4- Silhouette and fitHigh-waisted, very loose and wide leg trousers with a straight fall from hip to hem and extra fabric creating a roomy silhouette.
- 02
Product
Front view closeup of light beige/tan pleated trousers showing waistband, belt loops, front button, center fly seam, and side pockets with one hand inserted; fabric has a smooth woven finish with sewn pleats at the front waist.
- Waistband and closureStraight waistband with five visible belt loops, a metal top button at center front, and a centered stitched fly seam below the button.
1 region
x 0.25 · y 0.08 · w 0.50 · h 0.12 (high) - Front pleatsSingle pressed pleat on each front panel starting at the waistband and running down the front of each thigh, visible as stitched folds beside the fly and near the side seams.
2 regions
x 0.14 · y 0.18 · w 0.32 · h 0.50 (high); x 0.54 · y 0.18 · w 0.32 · h 0.50 (high) - Side pocketsInset side pockets at each hip; right pocket (viewer left) is partially obscured by a hand inserted, left pocket (viewer right) shows a shallow opening and slight fold at the pocket edge.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.24 · w 0.22 · h 0.28 (high); x 0.72 · y 0.22 · w 0.20 · h 0.24 (high) - Fabric textureSmooth woven fabric with a matte finish and subtle visible weave when viewed close, showing natural creasing at the crotch and inner thighs.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.30 · w 0.44 · h 0.58 (medium) - Stitching detailTopstitching visible along the waistband, belt loops, fly seam, and pocket edges in a thread color close to the fabric color.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.08 · w 0.56 · h 0.36 (high) - Visible hardwareSmall round metal top button at the waistband center front with a slightly reflective surface.
1 region
x 0.49 · y 0.12 · w 0.03 · h 0.03 (high)
Other
Image is a cropped studio shot showing the lower torso and upper legs against a plain white background with even lighting from the front-right creating a soft shadow on the right edge; a yellow sweater is partially tucked into the waistband and a left hand is visible at the model's side.
- Styling garment visibleA pale yellow knit sweater is tucked into the waistband and is visible at the top of the frame, overlapping the pants.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.00 · w 0.76 · h 0.20 (high) - Model hand propModel's left hand is visible at the left edge of the image with fingers relaxed near the trouser pocket; right hand is inserted into the right pocket causing slight fabric pull.
2 regions
x 0.02 · y 0.50 · w 0.16 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.70 · y 0.18 · w 0.22 · h 0.24 (high) - Background and lightingEven studio lighting on a plain white background with a soft shadow cast to the right of the model, and no visible props or packaging.
- Crop and compositionImage is a mid-torso to upper-thigh crop focused on the front of the trousers, cropped above the knee and at the midriff.
Colors
light beige· trouser fabric#CAC3B5metallic silver· top button- Waistband and closureStraight waistband with five visible belt loops, a metal top button at center front, and a centered stitched fly seam below the button.
- 03
Product
Rear view of a pair of wide-leg trousers showing the back waistband, two rear patch pockets, belt loops, center back seam and straight hems; fabric appears woven with visible topstitching.
- Rear silhouetteWide straight legs with a loose, relaxed fit viewed from the back; legs fall straight from the hips to the full-length hems.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.20 · w 0.76 · h 0.75 (high) - Back pocketsTwo symmetrical rear patch pockets with angular lower corners and visible single-line topstitching around the pocket edges.
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.16 · w 0.36 · h 0.18 (high) - Waistband and belt loopsStraight waistband with several belt loops visible at the rear and sides; waistband has a horizontal seam line and topstitching.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.08 · w 0.60 · h 0.12 (high) - Center back seam and constructionSubtle center-back seam running from the waistband toward the crotch area; fabric shows a faint vertical fold/crease aligned with this seam.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.14 · w 0.12 · h 0.30 (high) - HemStraight single-fold hem with visible topstitching along the bottom edge of each pant leg.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.78 · w 0.68 · h 0.16 (high) - Fabric textureSmooth woven twill-like fabric with fine visible weave and matte finish; fabric drapes with soft structure.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.22 · w 0.60 · h 0.60 (medium) - Visible stitching contrastTopstitching is visible around pockets, waistband and hems in a thread color slightly darker than the main fabric.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.14 · w 0.42 · h 0.40 (high) - Partial occlusion by modelUpper rear waistband area is partially covered by a yellow knit sweater and the model's hands rest at the sides, slightly obscuring side seams.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.00 · w 0.80 · h 0.22 (high)
Other
Studio shot with a plain light background, soft shadows to the right, and the model wearing a yellow sweater and black slide sandals; image framed to show full length of the pants from waist to hem.
- Background and lightingEven studio lighting on a plain off-white background; soft shadow cast to the right of the model.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Styling propsModel wears a yellow knit sweater that covers the waistband and black flat slide sandals visible at the hem.
2 regions
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 0.30 (high); x 0.60 · y 0.86 · w 0.28 · h 0.14 (high) - Shot compositionRear-facing full-length crop centered on the trousers with equal vertical space above and below the model's legs.
Colors
light beige· main fabric#CEC9BD- Rear silhouetteWide straight legs with a loose, relaxed fit viewed from the back; legs fall straight from the hips to the full-length hems.
Documents & Data
Q&A
2 answered- Does the fabric have any stretch (e.g., elastane) or is it 100% rigid?
- The product is made from a poly-cotton blend with no mention of elastane or other stretch fibers, so it is likely a rigid denim with little to no stretch.
- How should the deep-indigo wash be cared for to minimize fading?
- To minimize fading of the deep-indigo wash, we recommend washing inside out in cold water with a mild detergent, avoiding bleach, and air drying away from direct sunlight. This helps preserve the rich color.