1979 slim-fit distressed jean product image (primary)
Front view of a pair of mid-blue slim-fit jeans with visible fading, whiskering, and small distressed holes; five-pocket styling and a visible fly seam are shown on a standing model.

Acne Studios

1979 Slim-Fit Distressed Jean

CA$740.00CAD
In Stock

The Acne Studios 1979 Slim-Fit Distressed Jean is a pair of casual denim pants made from 100% cotton with a slim leg and a faded blue wash featuring worn details and small distressed holes. It includes a five-pocket design, zip fly, belt loops, and a signature emblem at the back waist, with an inseam of 31.5 inches (80 cm). Manufactured in Italy, these jeans are suitable for everyday wear and pair easily with a range of casual tops.

Color
faded blue
Material
100% cotton denim
Gender
unisex
Style
casual, slim-fit, vintage, grunge, modern
Category
Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Pants

Color

Blue

Size

SMALLLARGEXX-LARGE

Specifications

Slim-fit distressed denim jeans in a faded blue wash with authentic worn-in details, crafted in Italy from 100% cotton.

Distressed finish, five-pocket design, zip fly, belt loops, signature back emblem.

Color
faded blue · blue
Material
100% cotton denim
Style
casual, slim-fit, vintage, grunge, modern
Occasion
casual, everyday, weekend
Gender
unisex
Age Group
adult
Condition
new
Category
Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Pants

Additional Attributes

  • 100% cotton denim
  • Slim-fit silhouette
  • Distressed finish with worn details
  • Faded blue wash
  • Zip fly with button closure
  • Belt loops
  • Five-pocket design
  • Signature emblem at back waist
  • Made in Italy
  • Inseam length: 31.5 inches (80 cm)
  • Slim leg design

Product Insights

The Acne Studios 1979 Slim-Fit Distressed Jean is a purist five-pocket cut with a regular, mid-rise, slim-leg fit and a 31.5-inch inseam that fits average heights with little break. Made in Italy from 100% cotton Italian denim with organic distressing, it reflects two decades of denim mastery and an irreverent brand DNA, with distressed details composed for visual impact per Acne's 'fashion as a picture' philosophy. Italian wash expertise delivers an art-directed, organic fade that reads as authentic, not generic. The waistband expands 1–2 inches after 3–6 months of wear and does not retract, and the inseam runs long. GQ called it the weirdo's answer to Levi's 501 — a maximalist, art-directed take on heritage denim that occupies a timeless fashion zone. Priced at 740 CAD, it is available in stock.

Verified claims

Fit
Fits true to size; a regular, mid-rise, slim-leg cut with a 31.5-inch inseam.
Brand positioning
A purist five-pocket cut from Acne, grounded in two decades of denim mastery and an irreverent brand DNA.
Design philosophy
Distressed details are deliberately composed for visual impact per Acne's 'fashion as a picture' philosophy.
Inseam
31.5-inch inseam fits average heights with little break.
Aging
Waistband expands 1–2 inches after 3–6 months and does not retract.
Distressing quality
Italian wash expertise delivers an art-directed fade that reads as organic, not generic.
Distressing authenticity
Italian wash specialists produce a more organic, less flat distressed finish.
Denim heritage
Made in Italy links the 1979 to a 500-year denim tradition originating in Genoa.
Brand identity
Italian manufacturing positions the 1979 as a timeless, weirdo's alternative to mass-produced denim.
Timeless appeal
The 1979 jean occupies a timeless fashion zone, never truly in or out of style.
Sizing
31.5-inch inseam runs long; cotton waist stretches 1-2 inches over 3-6 months of wear.
Brand character
GQ called it the weirdo's answer to Levi's 501 — a maximalist, art-directed take on heritage denim.
Material
100% cotton Italian denim with organic distressing, avoiding elastane damage — more durable than stretch jeans.

Product record

Title
1979 Slim-Fit Distressed Jean
Brand
Acne Studios
Price
740 CAD
Availability
In stock

Image Analysis

3 images
1979 slim-fit distressed jean product image (primary)
01

Product

Front view of a pair of mid-blue slim-fit jeans with visible fading, whiskering, and small distressed holes; five-pocket styling and a visible fly seam are shown on a standing model.

  • SilhouetteStraight slim leg jeans seen from the front on a standing model; legs fall over the shoes with a slight break at the hem.
    1 regionx 0.19 · y 0.31 · w 0.62 · h 0.60 (high)
  • Color and washMedium to light blue denim with pronounced vertical fading on the front thighs and darker blue along inner-seam and fly areas.
    1 regionx 0.22 · y 0.36 · w 0.56 · h 0.44 (high)
  • DistressingSmall distressed hole with frayed edges on the right knee area (viewer left), plus minor surface abrasions on the upper thigh and near the left knee.
    2 regionsx 0.28 · y 0.63 · w 0.14 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.44 · y 0.52 · w 0.12 · h 0.10 (medium)
  • Seams and flyVisible center fly seam and topstitched side seams in darker thread that contrast slightly with faded panels.
    1 regionx 0.42 · y 0.38 · w 0.16 · h 0.32 (high)
  • Pocket openingsFront pocket openings indicated at hips with subtle topstitching; coin pocket not clearly visible due to shirt overlap.
    2 regionsx 0.24 · y 0.38 · w 0.18 · h 0.14 (medium); x 0.58 · y 0.38 · w 0.17 · h 0.14 (medium)
  • Hem and cuffStraight finished hem that rests on the tops of the shoes with minor stacking at the ankle.
    1 regionx 0.26 · y 0.87 · w 0.52 · h 0.08 (high)

Other

Studio product shot showing a model wearing the jeans, neutral light gray seamless background, even soft lighting and minimal shadows.

  • Model stylingMale model shown from upper chest to feet wearing a black short-sleeve shirt and light sneakers while posing with one hand in back pocket and one hand at side.
    1 regionx 0.12 · y 0.00 · w 0.76 · h 0.98 (high)
  • Background and lightingSmooth neutral light gray seamless background with soft, even lighting and faint shadow beneath the model toward the front-right.
  • Footwear visibleLow-profile sneakers in light tones are visible and partially covered by the jean hems.
    1 regionx 0.28 · y 0.86 · w 0.44 · h 0.12 (high)
  • Image framingFull-length frontal crop of model centered in frame; top of head partially cropped out.

Colors

faded medium blue· main denimlight faded blue· faded highlights
1979 slim-fit distressed jean product image 2
02

Product

Front-facing pair of slim straight jeans in light-to-medium blue denim with visible fading, whiskering, and small distressed/ripped spots; five-pocket construction with belt loops and contrast stitching; worn by model showing full leg length to shoe hem.

  • Overall silhouetteFront view of slim straight jeans worn on a model, showing full-length legs from waist to shoe with slight stacking at the hem.
    1 regionx 0.12 · y 0.06 · w 0.76 · h 0.88 (high)
  • Waistband and closureVisible waistband with belt loops and a metal button at center front; visible vertical fly seam below the button.
    1 regionx 0.33 · y 0.06 · w 0.34 · h 0.12 (high)
  • Pocket constructionClassic five-pocket styling with two front scoop pockets and a small coin pocket at the right front pocket opening; pocket edges show contrast topstitching.
    2 regionsx 0.18 · y 0.12 · w 0.24 · h 0.14 (high); x 0.58 · y 0.12 · w 0.24 · h 0.14 (high)
  • DistressingSmall distressed/ripped spots with frayed edges visible on the left thigh area, right mid-thigh, and right lower thigh near the knee.
    3 regionsx 0.22 · y 0.44 · w 0.10 · h 0.09 (high); x 0.62 · y 0.36 · w 0.08 · h 0.07 (high); x 0.70 · y 0.56 · w 0.12 · h 0.12 (medium)
  • Fading and whiskeringHorizontal whiskering and lighter faded areas across the upper thigh and knee regions; overall gradient from medium indigo at seams to lighter blue on front thigh panels.
    1 regionx 0.22 · y 0.16 · w 0.56 · h 0.44 (high)
  • TopstitchingContrast stitching in a warm tan/orange color visible along pockets, fly, waistband and side seams.
    1 regionx 0.30 · y 0.10 · w 0.40 · h 0.60 (high)
  • Denim textureVisible woven denim texture with subtle vertical grain and worn abrasion marks consistent with washed cotton denim.
    1 regionx 0.18 · y 0.20 · w 0.64 · h 0.60 (high)
  • Hem and leg openingStraight hem resting on top of low-profile sneakers, slight fabric bunching above the shoes.
    1 regionx 0.20 · y 0.78 · w 0.60 · h 0.18 (high)

Other

Studio product shot showing model wearing jeans; neutral light gray background and even frontal lighting; model cropped at mid-torso with visible hands and shoes.

  • Model and stylingMale model shown from mid-torso to feet wearing a dark top tucked slightly into the jeans; both hands relaxed at sides.
    2 regionsx 0.15 · y 0.00 · w 0.70 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.15 · y 0.20 · w 0.70 · h 0.80 (high)
  • Shoes visibleLight gray and white low-top sneakers with white laces and gum-colored soles visible under the jean hems.
    2 regionsx 0.20 · y 0.86 · w 0.28 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.52 · y 0.86 · w 0.28 · h 0.12 (high)
  • Background and lightingEven, soft studio lighting on a plain light gray background with a subtle shadow visible beneath the shoes.
    1 regionx 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high)
  • Image cropImage cropped at model's mid-torso; full legs and shoes visible, no other props present.

Colors

worn medium blue· main denim bodydark indigo· seam and pocket edges#344C5Btan stitching· topstitching thread#838C8C
1979 slim-fit distressed jean product image 3
03

Product

Rear view of a pair of mid-rise blue jeans on a model showing back pockets, center back seam and a faded wash with vertical fading down the legs.

  • Rear orientationImage shows the back side of the jeans worn by a model, including waistband, yoke area, back pockets and full-length legs down to the hems.
  • Waistband and belt loopsStraight waistband with multiple belt loops visible; waistband sits roughly at the natural waistline and shows a horizontal seam.
    1 regionx 0.23 · y 0.10 · w 0.54 · h 0.10 (high)
  • Back pocketsTwo rectangular patch back pockets with angled lower corners and visible topstitching around the edges; pocket fabric shows the same faded wash as the rest of the jeans.
    1 regionx 0.22 · y 0.18 · w 0.56 · h 0.18 (high)
  • Center back seam and yokeVertical center-back seam runs from waistband down between the pockets; a short horizontal yoke seam is visible above the pockets.
    1 regionx 0.45 · y 0.12 · w 0.10 · h 0.22 (high)
  • Faded wash and whiskeringDenim shows lighter, faded areas concentrated on the seat and upper thigh areas and subtle vertical fading down the front of each leg.
    2 regionsx 0.18 · y 0.22 · w 0.24 · h 0.45 (high); x 0.58 · y 0.22 · w 0.24 · h 0.48 (high)
  • Straight leg silhouetteLegs fall straight from thigh to hem with a relaxed but slim straight profile and hems resting over the tops of shoes.
    1 regionx 0.20 · y 0.40 · w 0.60 · h 0.50 (medium)
  • Topstitching colorContrast topstitching in a light tan color outlines pockets and seams.
    1 regionx 0.22 · y 0.18 · w 0.56 · h 0.18 (high)

Other

Studio shot showing a model from the rear against a plain light gray background with soft even lighting; white sneakers and parts of the model's arms are visible.

  • Background and lightingUniform light gray studio background with soft even lighting and minimal shadowing under the hems.
  • Model and propsModel's lower arms and hands are visible at the sides; model is wearing white low-top sneakers with light brown gum soles that are partly obscured by the jean hems.
    1 regionx 0.34 · y 0.84 · w 0.32 · h 0.12 (high)
  • Image framingFull-length rear framing from waistband to shoe tops with slight headroom crop showing part of a black top at the very top edge.

Colors

medium faded blue· main denim#6C838Blight faded blue· faded highlightslight tan· topstitching#94A2A4

Provenance

Merchant Link
https://www.simons.ca/en/men-designer/jeans/1979-slim-fit-distressed-jean--18897-1340478?colourId=0
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