
Zegna
City Faded Black Jean
Zegna City Faded Black Jean is a pair of men's jeans in a faded black wash, part of the brand's spring/summer collection. Constructed from 100% cotton denim, it has a fitted style with a straight-to-slightly-tapered leg, a zip fly, five-pocket design, and a signature emblem at the back waist. The inseam measures 31 inches (79 cm) and the jeans are made in Italy, designed for casual wear.
- Color
- Faded Black
- Material
- 100% Cotton Denim
- Gender
- male
- Style
- casual, contemporary, slim-fit
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Pants
Color
Size
Specifications
Dark, subtly faded fitted jeans from Zegna's spring/summer collection, featuring a zip fly and five-pocket design, crafted in Italy from 100% cotton denim.
Fitted style, zip fly closure, five-pocket design, signature emblem at back waist, 31-inch inseam, made in Italy.
- Color
- Faded Black · black
- Material
- 100% Cotton Denim
- Style
- casual, contemporary, slim-fit
- Occasion
- casual
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Pants
Additional Attributes
- 100% cotton denim
- dark wash with subtle fading
- fitted silhouette
- zip fly closure
- five-pocket design
- signature emblem at back waist
- 31-inch inseam
- made in Italy
- spring/summer weight
Product Insights
Zegna's City Faded Black Jean is a heritage piece made from stonewashed 100% cotton denim—a minority fabric globally—that molds to the body, retains shape without sagging, and gains 60% strength with washes, developing unique fades. Its tailored straight-to-tapered cut offers a sharper silhouette than relaxed Scandinavian fits, while gunmetal rivets and a back-pocket mark provide quiet branding. At a sale price of $479.95, it delivers Italian provenance from 1910 at the cost of a contemporary brand, with care instructions (cold wash, hang dry) to preserve its evolution.
Verified claims
- Break-in
- Stonewashed 100% cotton denim molds to your body within the first dozen wears.
- Exclusivity
- Only about 25% of global denim is 100% cotton; this jean is in that minority.
- Maintenance
- To preserve the fade and structure, wash cold, no dryer, and hang dry.
- Molding
- Molds to your body over time and retains shape without sagging.
- Aging
- Gains 60% strength after 20 washes; develops unique fades over time.
- Durability
- Washes make 100% cotton denim stronger, better fitting, and uniquely faded.
- Stonewash finish
- Stonewashed for a worn-in look and soft feel from the first wear.
- Care instructions
- Wash cold inside out and hang dry to preserve fade and extend life.
- Fabric purity
- Only about 25% of global denim is 100% cotton, placing this jean in a small minority.
- Silhouette
- Tailored straight-to-tapered fit, sharper than relaxed Scandinavian cuts.
- Wear-in
- Stonewashed for softness, then molds to body and develops unique fades.
- Competitive pricing
- Sale price of $479.95 offers heritage denim at the cost of a contemporary brand.
- Heritage
- Italian heritage from 1910 offers provenance upgrade over younger contemporary brands at this price point.
- Denim quality
- Stonewashed 100% cotton denim is soft immediately and strengthens with age.
- Subtle branding
- Gunmetal-tone rivets and a back-pocket brand mark provide quiet brand identification.
- Fit
- Fitted cut channels Italian tailoring, not the relaxed proportions of Scandinavian denim brands.
- Brand details
- Quiet brand signifiers: gunmetal rivets and the 232 Road mark instead of prominent logos.
- Fade
- 100% cotton denim strengthens 60% with washes and develops a personal fade pattern.
Product record
- Title
- City Faded Black Jean
- Brand
- Zegna
- Price
- 1250 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
3 images- 01

Product
Front view of a pair of faded black jeans worn by a model; visible features include a mid-to-high waistband with belt loops, front pockets and coin pocket, central front fly seam, tapered leg with slight stacking at the hem, and visible denim texture and stitch lines.
- Overall silhouetteStraight-to-slightly-tapered leg jean shown on a model from waist to shoes, with fabric falling straight through the thigh and narrowing modestly toward the ankle where slight stacking occurs.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.36 · w 0.64 · h 0.58 (high) - Waistband and belt loopsVisible waistband with belt loops at the top of the jeans; waistband sits approximately at the model's natural waist or slightly below the sweater hem.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.36 · w 0.34 · h 0.08 (high) - Front fly seamCentral front fly seam is visible running down from the waistband; topstitching along the fly is slightly visible against the faded black fabric.
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.44 · w 0.08 · h 0.18 (high) - Front pockets and coin pocketStandard front pockets are visible with a partial coin pocket on the right front (viewer left), pocket openings visible under the sweater hem and where the model's hands rest.
2 regions
x 0.22 · y 0.47 · w 0.16 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.62 · y 0.46 · w 0.16 · h 0.13 (high) - Denim texture and finishDenim twill texture is visible with a faded black wash; surface shows subtle tonal variation but no heavy distressing or rips.
1 region
x 0.26 · y 0.48 · w 0.48 · h 0.42 (high) - Hem and ankle detailLower leg hems rest over the shoes with slight horizontal stacking/bunching at the ankle; the hems are not visibly cuffed or rolled.Partial
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.86 · w 0.44 · h 0.12 (high)
Other
Studio shot showing a model wearing the jeans against a neutral light gray background with even soft lighting; model is centered, cropped above the mouth, with hands partially in pockets and tan cable-knit sweater and taupe suede shoes visible.
- Background and lightingNeutral light gray seamless background with soft, even studio lighting producing minimal shadows around the model's feet.
- Model crop and poseModel is shown from just above the mouth to the feet, standing facing forward with hands partially in front pockets and weight evenly distributed.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.00 · w 0.76 · h 1.00 (medium) - Other garments visibleTan cable-knit sweater and white shirt cuffs are visible above the jeans; taupe suede slip-on shoes are visible below the jeans.
2 regions
x 0.28 · y 0.06 · w 0.44 · h 0.28 (high); x 0.30 · y 0.88 · w 0.40 · h 0.12 (high) - Image qualityHigh-resolution studio image with clear focus and no visible compression artifacts.
Colors
faded black· main fabric#2D2C32- Overall silhouetteStraight-to-slightly-tapered leg jean shown on a model from waist to shoes, with fabric falling straight through the thigh and narrowing modestly toward the ankle where slight stacking occurs.
- 02

Product
Front-facing view of a pair of faded black five-pocket jeans worn by a model from waist to shoes; visible details include waistband with belt loops and button, coin pocket with rivet, stitched fly, straight relaxed legs with slight stacking at the hem, and tonal topstitching.
- Overall silhouetteStraight, relaxed leg jeans shown on a model from waist to shoes with slight fabric stacking at the hem over the shoes.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.12 · w 0.64 · h 0.80 (high) - Waistband and closureVisible waistband with belt loops and a single circular top button at center front; zipper/fly seam is stitched and visible below the button.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.08 · w 0.44 · h 0.16 (high) - Pocket constructionClassic five-pocket layout visible on the front: two slanted front pockets and a small coin pocket on the right front pocket with a visible metal rivet at its corner.
2 regions
x 0.20 · y 0.16 · w 0.26 · h 0.14 (high); x 0.54 · y 0.16 · w 0.22 · h 0.14 (high) - Fabric finishDenim with a faded black / washed charcoal appearance; lighter wear along thigh planes and seams creating subtle tonal variation.
1 region
x 0.26 · y 0.20 · w 0.48 · h 0.60 (high) - Stitching detailVisible tonal stitching along seams and pocket edges, matching dark thread that contrasts subtly with faded areas.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.16 · w 0.40 · h 0.68 (medium) - Hem and cuffLower leg hems sit over the shoes and show light creasing and stacking, with the inner hem slightly visible where fabric folds.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.76 · w 0.56 · h 0.20 (high) - Visible occlusionModel hands and shirt partially obscure the upper sides of the jeans; waistband area is partially covered by the shirt hem on the left side.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.06 · w 0.64 · h 0.18 (high)
Other
Studio shot with neutral light grey background showing a model wearing a white long-sleeve shirt and beige suede sneakers; even soft lighting produces minimal shadows and a clear view of the jeans.
- Background and lightingSmooth light grey studio background with soft, even frontal lighting and mild shadows beneath the shoes.
- Model and styling propsModel positioned standing straight; visible white shirt tucked slightly into the waistband and beige suede low-top sneakers worn under the jeans.
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.02 · w 0.64 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.24 · y 0.82 · w 0.52 · h 0.16 (high) - Image crop and compositionTight vertical crop from the mid-torso down to the floor; no additional props or packaging visible.
Colors
faded black· denim body#2D2C32- Overall silhouetteStraight, relaxed leg jeans shown on a model from waist to shoes with slight fabric stacking at the hem over the shoes.
- 03

Product
Rear view of a pair of faded black jeans showing back pockets, belt loops, a tan leather brand patch at the waistband, and a small horizontal leather trim on the right back pocket.
- Overall silhouetteStraight-leg jeans seen from the rear with relaxed fit through the seat and thighs and soft stacking at the hem above the shoes.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.10 · w 0.76 · h 0.80 (high) - Denim color and washFaded black / very dark charcoal denim with subtle lighter abrasion along pocket edges and seams creating a worn look.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.10 · w 0.76 · h 0.80 (high) - Back pocketsTwo patch back pockets with visible topstitching; pocket openings are slightly angled and the right pocket has a small horizontal leather trim.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.16 · w 0.60 · h 0.22 (high) - Belt loops and waistbandStandard waistband with belt loops visible around the waistline and a seam forming a rear yoke above the pockets.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.04 · w 0.64 · h 0.12 (high) - Leather brand patchRectangular tan leather patch sewn to the back right of the waistband with printed brand text.
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.04 · w 0.18 · h 0.08 (high) - Pocket leather trimThin horizontal leather trim detail on the upper right back pocket positioned near the pocket opening.
1 region
x 0.58 · y 0.24 · w 0.12 · h 0.05 (high) - Topstitching detailContrasting darker topstitching outlines pocket edges, waistband and yoke seams; stitching is visible but not high-contrast.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.08 · w 0.64 · h 0.28 (high) - Hem and leg finishFull-length legs with fabric slightly gathered at the hem creating stacked folds over the shoes.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.68 · w 0.64 · h 0.28 (high) - Brand text on patch“ZEGNA”
1 region
x 0.66 · y 0.05 · w 0.12 · h 0.05 (high)
Other
Studio shot showing a model wearing the jeans from the rear against a plain light gray background with soft even lighting; a white shirt and beige suede shoes are visible as styling props.
- Shot compositionVertical studio photograph framing the model from mid-back to shoes with the product centered and the background uncluttered.
- Background and lightingNeutral light gray background with soft, diffused lighting and minimal shadows under the feet.
- Styling propsModel wears a white long-sleeve shirt partially tucked and beige suede low-top shoes; these items are props and not part of the product.
2 regions
x 0.22 · y 0.00 · w 0.56 · h 0.16 (high); x 0.20 · y 0.80 · w 0.60 · h 0.18 (high)
Colors
faded black· denim#222126tan leather· waistband leather patch#AEA9A6brown leather trim· right pocket leather trim- Overall silhouetteStraight-leg jeans seen from the rear with relaxed fit through the seat and thighs and soft stacking at the hem above the shoes.