DL1961
Miro Medium-Grey Jean Fit: Barrel Leg, High Rise
CA$319.00CAD
In Stock
DL1961 Miro high-rise barrel-leg jeans in a medium-grey wash. Crafted from a blend of 83% cotton and 17% TENCEL lyocell denim, featuring a five-pocket design, zip fly, belt loops, and tonal seams. Size 27 measures a 12.5-inch rise and 28-inch inseam; machine washable.
- Color
- Medium-Grey
- Material
- blend of cotton and TENCEL Lyocell
- Gender
- female
- Style
- casual, modern, trendy
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Pants
Color
Grey
Size
252627282930
Specifications
High-rise barrel leg jeans in a medium-grey wash with a luxurious cotton-TENCEL blend.
Barrel leg silhouette, high rise, 5-pocket design, zip fly, tonal seams
- Color
- Medium-Grey · gray
- Material
- blend of cotton and TENCEL Lyocell
- Secondary
- lyocell
- Style
- casual, modern, trendy
- Occasion
- everyday, casual
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Pants
Additional Attributes
- barrel leg silhouette
- high rise fit
- medium-grey wash
- 5-pocket design
- zip fly closure
- belt loops
- tonal seams
- cotton and TENCEL Lyocell blend
- 12.5 inch rise
- 28 inch inseam
- luxurious denim
Product Insights
DL1961's Miro Medium-Grey Jean in a barrel leg, high rise fit (319 CAD, in stock) delivers a distinctive balloon silhouette that tapers at the ankle, using a soft, fluid 83% cotton, 17% TENCEL Lyocell blend that requires sizing down. The denim shrinks less than 3%, holds color longer, and offers natural stretch without elastane, gradually molding to the body while resisting bagging. TENCEL is certified biodegradable, and manufacturing uses under 10 gallons of water per pair, solar power, and social compliance, making this a sustainable choice whose main tradeoff is a tailored break-in period and deliberate sizing adjustment.
Verified claims
- Sizing
- Both Shopbop and Rent the Runway recommend sizing down.
- Silhouette
- Barrel leg tapers at the ankle, creating a balloon shape from a wider thigh.
- Comfort
- 83% cotton, 17% TENCEL Lyocell blend that's soft from first wear, drapes fluidly, and wicks moisture.
- Wash performance
- Shrinks less than 3% and holds color better than cotton.
- Stretch
- Natural stretch without elastane gradually molds to body and resists bagging.
- Sustainability
- TENCEL Lyocell fiber is certified biodegradable and compostable.
- Manufacturing
- Under 10 gallons of water per pair, solar-powered and socially compliant.
- Break-in
- Gradual break-in molds to body; size down; TENCEL drapes barrel leg.
- Durability
- Less than 3% shrinkage; dye holds longer than all-cotton denim.
- Fit
- Barrel leg tapers at the ankle; retailers independently advise sizing down.
Product record
- Title
- Miro Medium-Grey Jean Fit: Barrel Leg, High Rise
- Brand
- DL1961
- Price
- 319 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
How the Miro fit runs across sizes
- Both Shopbop's expert stylist and Rent the Runway's product desk explicitly recommend sizing down in the Miro barrel leg — the Shopbop note reads 'Runs large; please size down' while Rent the Runway warns 'Note: This styles runs big and we recommend sizing down' — a rare alignment across retailers that signals the cut is intentionally roomy, not an anomaly of vanity sizing.
What TENCEL Lyocell brings to denim
- The jean is built with DL1961's proprietary HIGHLUXE fabric, which leverages TENCEL Lyocell to achieve the structured, authentic look of rigid denim while feeling ultra‑soft against the skin straight off the rack — no days of stiffness or chafing from a classic barrel‑leg silhouette.
- TENCEL Lyocell’s washing dimensional stability of less than 3% shrinkage helps pull the predominantly cotton blend toward a lower shrink profile — compared to untreated cotton’s 5–7%, it keeps the 28‑inch inseam and high‑rise fit consistent wash after wash.
- Lyocell’s smooth, round fiber cross‑section eliminates the surface friction that makes new cotton denim stiff — so these jeans feel soft from the very first wear and remain gentle on skin even after hours of sitting or movement.
- All Lenzing fibers used by DL1961 — including the TENCEL Lyocell in this jean — are certified biodegradable and compostable; the garment contains no synthetic microplastics and can fully break down at end of life, leaving no plastic residue.
- The smooth fiber surface of TENCEL accepts dye more evenly and releases less color during washing, so the medium‑grey wash resists fading longer than an all‑cotton denim — keeping the jeans’ depth of color intact through repeated wear.
- Unlike cotton denim that keeps a rigid set, TENCEL denim drapes softly and molds to the body’s contours — this fluidity lets the Miro’s barrel‑leg silhouette fall in a rounded, sculptural cascade instead of standing stiffly away from the leg.
- With twice the water vapor uptake of cotton, TENCEL Lyocell actively regulates temperature and humidity inside the jeans — making them feel cooler in summer and less stuffy in shoulder seasons, without relying on synthetic wicking treatments.
- TENCEL Lyocell absorbs perspiration roughly 50% more efficiently than cotton, actively wicking moisture away from the body and maintaining a drier microclimate — a practical edge that lightens the clammy, heavy feel of traditional denim during all‑day wear.
How the Miro stacks up against other premium barrel leg jeans
- The DL1961 Miro is an 83% cotton, 17% TENCEL™ lyocell rigid denim with no elastane, meaning it breaks in and molds to the wearer's body over time, whereas the Citizens of Humanity Miro contains 2% polyurethane for immediate stretch and recovery, suiting those who prioritize out-of-the-bag comfort over a personalized wear-in process.
- DL1961 produces its jeans using less than 10 gallons of water per pair — a 99% reduction from the industry average of 1,500 gallons — placing the Miro in a rare class of premium denim that combines a trend-driven barrel silhouette with verifiable resource efficiency, a claim few competitors match.
- The DL1961 Miro is priced at $216–$229 USD, consistently below the Citizens of Humanity Miro at $248, delivering a more sharply tapered barrel cut and a sustainability-backed fabric blend at a slightly more accessible premium price point.
DL1961’s eco-conscious denim manufacturing
- While a conventional pair of jeans consumes roughly 1,500 gallons of water, DL1961 has engineered its manufacturing to use less than 10 gallons per pair — enabled by waterless laser and ozone finishing plus an on-site treatment plant that recycles 98% of process water, making the Miro jean a vastly water-efficient denim purchase.
- DL1961 has been a family-owned, fully vertical denim brand since 2008, controlling every step from fiber to finished garment in its own Pakistan facility — meaning the Miro jean emerges from a supply chain engineered for consistent environmental accountability, not a one-off sustainable capsule.
- The brand’s Pakistan factory operates a self-generating power plant using solar panels and heat recovery systems, so the energy consumed in making these jeans comes predominantly from onsite renewables rather than grid electricity — a tangible carbon advantage that is built into the factory rather than purchased as offsets.
- The denim is dyed with Dystar Liquid Indigo pigments that minimize harmful byproducts, and the barrel-leg silhouette’s medium-grey wash is achieved using waterless laser and ozone technologies instead of bleach or toxic chemicals — so the visual character of the jean carries a markedly cleaner chemistry trail than conventionally washed denim.
- The 17% TENCEL Lyocell in the cotton blend is more than a comfort add — it is a renewable, wood-based fiber that the brand intentionally incorporates to reduce water usage and increase garment longevity, aligning the Miro jean’s material composition with DL1961’s lifecycle-thinking approach to denim.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Front view of a pair of medium-grey denim jeans worn by a model; high-rise waist with visible waistband, belt loops, metal top button and zip fly, tapered barrel leg silhouette with horizontal knee seam details and faded wash.
- SilhouetteHigh-rise waist leading into a relaxed barrel-leg silhouette with a straight/full hem at the ankle.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.28 · w 0.64 · h 0.64 (high) - Waistband and closureVisible waistband with belt loops, a centered metal top button and an overlapping zip fly seam.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.28 · w 0.28 · h 0.12 (high) - Front pocketsTwo curved front pockets with a small coin pocket partially visible at the right-front pocket area.
2 regions
x 0.29 · y 0.33 · w 0.22 · h 0.14 (high); x 0.49 · y 0.33 · w 0.18 · h 0.12 (high) - Knee seam detailVisible horizontal seam line across each leg at approximately the knee level, creating a paneled look.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.56 · w 0.52 · h 0.06 (high) - Fading and washMedium-grey denim with vertical and thigh fading; lighter faded panels on front thighs and subtle darker side panels.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.36 · w 0.48 · h 0.46 (high) - Hem and leg openingStraight stitched hem finishing at the ankle with a slightly cropped look above the shoes.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.86 · w 0.42 · h 0.08 (high) - StitchingVisible topstitch lines along pockets, waistband and seams in a tone similar to the denim.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.30 · w 0.32 · h 0.44 (high)
Other
Studio portrait of a model against a plain light grey background wearing a white top, dark brown open cardigan and black flats; even soft lighting with minimal shadow.
- Model and stylingFemale model wearing the jeans with a white fitted crewneck top, a dark brown chunky cardigan draped over shoulders, and black flat shoes.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.02 · w 0.88 · h 0.98 (high) - Background and lightingPlain light grey studio background with soft, even lighting and faint shadowing on the floor under the model.
- Shot compositionFull-body frontal studio shot centered in frame, showing the model from head to ankles with minimal cropping.
Colors
medium grey wash· denim body#8E898C- SilhouetteHigh-rise waist leading into a relaxed barrel-leg silhouette with a straight/full hem at the ankle.
- 02
Product
Front-facing medium-grey denim barrel-leg jeans visible from waist to shoes; high waist, five-pocket styling, wide straight legs with horizontal knee seams and faded wash.
- Overall silhouetteHigh-rise waist with a wide, barrel-leg silhouette that falls straight and loose from the hips to the hem, shown on a standing model facing forward.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.12 · w 0.64 · h 0.80 (high) - Waistband and closureVisible waistband with belt loops, a metal top button at center front, and a covered fly seam below the button.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.12 · w 0.32 · h 0.10 (high) - PocketingClassic five-pocket styling: two front curved scoop pockets with a small coin pocket visible at the right front; pocket openings outlined by topstitching.
2 regions
x 0.24 · y 0.18 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.56 · y 0.18 · w 0.18 · h 0.16 (high) - Knee seam detailHorizontal stitched seam across each knee creating a slight paneling detail on the front of both legs.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.52 · w 0.44 · h 0.06 (high) - Wash and fadingMedium-grey denim with vertical subtle fading and lighter worn areas on the front thighs and knees, producing a slightly vintage washed look.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.18 · w 0.40 · h 0.56 (high) - TopstitchingVisible contrast topstitching around pockets, fly and waistband in a lighter grey thread.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.12 · w 0.32 · h 0.30 (high) - Hem and leg openingStraight stitched hem with a single-fold finish; leg openings are wide and fall near the model's shoes.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.78 · w 0.52 · h 0.14 (high) - Visible brand or printed textNo legible brand name or printed text visible on the jeans in this image.
Other
Studio product shot showing a cropped full-body view of a model wearing the jeans against a plain light grey background; black flats and the model's hands are visible. Even studio lighting with soft shadows at the feet.
- Background and settingPlain light grey studio background and floor with no props or packaging visible.
- Model and poseModel stands facing forward with arms relaxed at sides; torso cropped so only waist down is fully visible.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.06 · w 0.68 · h 0.92 (medium) - Footwear visibleBlack flat shoes visible at the bottom of the frame partially covered by the pant legs.
2 regions
x 0.38 · y 0.88 · w 0.24 · h 0.09 (high); x 0.58 · y 0.88 · w 0.20 · h 0.09 (high) - Lighting and shadowsSoft, even studio lighting with faint floor shadow beneath the model's feet and minimal glare on the denim.
Colors
medium stone grey· denim main#7C7679light grey stitching· topstitching#8D898Bsilver metallic· button- Overall silhouetteHigh-rise waist with a wide, barrel-leg silhouette that falls straight and loose from the hips to the hem, shown on a standing model facing forward.
- 03
Product
Rear view of medium-grey denim jeans on a model showing the back waistband, two patch pockets, central back seam, wide barrel-style legs and finished hems.
- Back pocketsTwo large rear patch pockets with visible topstitching and angled lower corners placed symmetrically on the seat.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.18 · w 0.56 · h 0.22 (high) - Waistband and belt loopsStraight waistband with evenly spaced belt loops visible across the top rear; waistband seam and topstitching are visible.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.06 · w 0.64 · h 0.10 (high) - Leather patchRectangular dark leather patch attached at the right side of the rear waistband; printed text or logo on the patch is not legible at this resolution.Partial
1 region
x 0.64 · y 0.06 · w 0.18 · h 0.08 (high) - Center back seamVisible vertical center back seam running from the waistband down between the legs.
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.14 · w 0.16 · h 0.60 (high) - Leg shape and drapeWide, straight barrel-style legs with a relaxed, slightly loose drape from the hip to the finished hem.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.36 · w 0.56 · h 0.52 (high) - Denim wash and textureEven medium-grey denim with subtle vertical weave texture and slight tonal fading around seams and pocket edges.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.14 · w 0.64 · h 0.72 (high) - Hem finishFinished folded hem with visible single-line topstitching at the pant leg openings.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.82 · w 0.56 · h 0.12 (high)
Other
Studio rear-shot with a neutral light background showing a model wearing the jeans; visible shoes and hands provide scale and composition details.
- Shot compositionRear-facing full-length studio photograph cropped to show from waist to shoes, centered composition with even white background.
- Model hands and shoesModel hands are relaxed at sides and black flat slip-on shoes are visible at the bottom of the frame.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.72 · w 0.84 · h 0.28 (high) - Lighting and shadowsSoft, even studio lighting with minimal shadows and neutral color balance.
Colors
medium grey denim· denim body#726D74dark charcoal· waist patch#24232B- Back pocketsTwo large rear patch pockets with visible topstitching and angled lower corners placed symmetrically on the seat.
Documents & Data
Q&A
2 answered- Does the denim have any stretch, and if so, what is the approximate elastane or spandex content in the cotton-TENCEL blend?
- The denim does not contain elastane or spandex. The blend is 83% cotton and 17% TENCEL™ Lyocell, which provides natural stretch and recovery without elastane.
- Does the barrel leg silhouette taper at the ankle or remain wide throughout?
- Yes, the barrel leg silhouette tapers at the ankle. It is designed with a wider thigh and a narrower leg opening, creating a balloon-like shape that narrows towards the hem.