Mavi
Nica Dark Indigo Jean Fit: Barrel Leg, High Rise
These Mavi Nica jeans are high-rise, barrel-leg denim pants in a dark indigo wash, crafted from stretch denim with good structure. They feature a zip fly, belt loops, and five pockets with contrast topstitching. For size 27, the front rise measures 11 inches (28 cm) and the inseam is 28.25 inches (71.5 cm).
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Size
Specifications
- Material
- 77% cotton, 22% TENCEL™ lyocell, 1% spandex
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
Product Insights
The Nica Dark Indigo Jean by Mavi uses a Tencel lyocell blend to deliver immediate softness, sustained dark color, and enhanced moisture management, all while preserving the barrel leg's sculptural shape through a 11-inch rise and 28.25-inch inseam. Its true-to-size fit and $148 price undercut designer alternatives, but the blend requires cold wash and air dry to maintain performance, trading convenience for sustainable closed-loop construction.
Verified claims
- Initial comfort
- Tencel lyocell blend ensures jeans are soft from first wear with no break-in period.
- Color retention
- Tencel's dye absorption keeps dark wash deep longer than all-cotton denim.
- Moisture wicking
- Tencel wicks moisture 50% more efficiently than cotton, keeping jeans comfortable in warm conditions.
- Proportions
- The 11-inch front rise and 28.25-inch inseam emphasize the barrel leg's volume and taper, making its sculptural shape more pronounced.
- Stretch and structure
- The 1% spandex and Tencel maintain the barrel leg's shape while providing comfortable stretch.
- Sizing
- The Nica barrel jean fits true to size, according to the brand.
- Moisture management
- Tencel lyocell absorbs moisture about 50% more efficiently than cotton
- Fade resistance
- Dark indigo retains color longer than comparable 100% cotton jeans.
- Size accuracy
- Runs true to size; most buyers can order their usual Mavi size.
- Fit details
- 11-inch front rise sits at natural waist; 28.25-inch inseam ends above ankle.
- Care
- 77% cotton, 22% TENCEL lyocell, 1% spandex denim with soft feel and stretch; cold wash and air dry to maintain shape.
- Styling
- The 11-inch rise and 28.25-inch inseam call for a tucked top and slim-profile shoes.
- Competitive pricing
- At $148 CAD, the Nica undercuts designer barrel-jeans by $100–$170.
- Sustainability
- The 22% TENCEL lyocell is made via a closed-loop process recapturing 99% of solvents and water.
- Performance
- Tencel content improves moisture wicking and color retention in the Nica.
- Color longevity
- TENCEL blend helps denim hold dark indigo color depth longer than standard cotton
Product record
- Title
- Nica Dark Indigo Jean Fit: Barrel Leg, High Rise
- Brand
- Mavi
- Price
- 148 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
Care and how the dark indigo fades
- Tencel absorbs moisture about 50% more efficiently than cotton and its antimicrobial action inhibits odor-causing bacteria — so these dark indigo jeans can be worn comfortably on hot days or during long shifts without the clammy, sticky feel that pure cotton denim often develops.
- The 22% Tencel gives these jeans a body-skimming drape that stays soft and fluid — unlike stiff 100% cotton denim, the fabric molds to the hip and thigh while the tapered barrel leg hangs cleanly, so the silhouette reads as sculptural rather than boxy even after hours of wear.
- With 22% Tencel lyocell, these jeans are soft against the skin from the very first wear — there’s no rigid break-in period like raw denim — and the smooth fiber surface grips indigo dye more evenly, so the dark wash stays deeper longer than a comparable 100% cotton jean.
- Tencel fibers degrade under high heat and harsh detergents — washing in cold water and air drying (flat) is essential to maintain the jeans’ soft hand, prevent accelerated color bleeding, and protect the spandex’s stretch recovery so the barrel silhouette doesn’t sag over time.
Barrel leg silhouette styling and fit
- At 11 inches, the front rise hits the natural waist, which cinches the midsection and emphasizes the barrel’s volume below — a high-rise construction that makes a tucked-in tee, cropped knit, or belted look the most intentional way to wear these jeans, as the defined waist prevents the silhouette from appearing boxy.
- The 28.25-inch inseam measured on a size 27 hits as a cropped length that stops at or just above the ankle bone, deliberately exposing the narrowest part of the taper — a design choice that makes slim-profile shoes like ballet flats, pointed-toe flats, and low-top sneakers the most complementary, as they continue the clean line without visual interruption.
- The 77% cotton, 22% TENCEL lyocell, 1% spandex blend — described as denim that ‘combines great stretch with good structure’ — yields a fabric that comfortably accommodates the curved thigh and knee without losing its architectural shape through a day of wear, while TENCEL adds a soft hand that prevents the sculptural silhouette from feeling stiff.
How Nica compares to other barrel leg jeans
- The 77% cotton, 22% TENCEL™ lyocell, 1% spandex blend gives the jean a soft hand and calculated give that non-stretch 100% cotton barrel jeans like the $80 Gap High-Rise Barrel Jean don’t offer, making the Nica more forgiving in motion while still holding its curved shape.
- At $148 CAD (approximately $108 USD), the Mavi Nica sits below the $240–$280 pricing floor of contemporary barrel-jean labels like Agolde ($260), Citizens of Humanity ($278), and AYR ($245), positioning it as an accessible, denim-brand entry to the silhouette without descending into fast-fashion territory.
- The Nica’s cotton/TENCEL blend closely mirrors the Levi’s 501 ‘90s Lightweight (79% cotton, 21% TENCEL™ Lyocell) that earned praise for its “slouchy without looking messy” drape, so buyers who’ve felt that jean’s softness can expect a comparable, broken-in sensation in this Mavi cut, now in a dedicated barrel leg.
How the Tencel blend feels and wears
- Tencel denim is known for superior color retention, so the deep indigo wash should resist fading through washes better than a standard dark denim that isn't Tencel-blended.
- Mavi’s Nica denim formula uses a 22% TENCEL™ lyocell dose across washes to produce a uniquely soft hand — the brand credits this blend for ‘unmatched softness’ in the Nica line, a sensation that sets it apart from stiffer all-cotton denim.
- Tencel wicks moisture away from the body and breathes better than all-cotton denim, so these jeans won't turn clammy on a warm day even though they have a substantial structure.
- The TENCEL™ lyocell in these jeans is produced in a closed-loop system that recovers and reuses 99% of its solvents and water, so the 22% fiber content carries a genuinely lower environmental footprint than a standard cotton-sourced fiber.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
A model wears dark indigo straight, wide-leg denim trousers with visible front pockets, contrast topstitching, belt loops and a metal button; also visible are a red cable-knit cardigan, a black leather belt with a gold rectangular buckle, white socks and brown suede loafers with braided trim.
- Denim color and finishDark indigo denim with a uniform, slightly worn matte finish visible on front thigh and knee areas.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.36 · w 0.22 · h 0.53 (high) - Leg silhouetteWide, barrel-like leg that falls straight from the hip to a cropped ankle hem; leg opening appears gently tapered inward compared with the thigh.
2 regions
x 0.53 · y 0.47 · w 0.26 · h 0.44 (high); x 0.39 · y 0.48 · w 0.22 · h 0.43 (high) - Front constructionVisible front rise with a sewn fly area, a metal top button, and vertical center front seam/topstitching down the fly.
1 region
x 0.52 · y 0.28 · w 0.18 · h 0.20 (high) - Pocket detailCurved front pocket openings visible at hips with contrast topstitching; a small coin pocket is partially visible on the right front pocket area.
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.34 · w 0.22 · h 0.14 (high) - Belt and buckleBlack leather belt threaded through loops with a prominent shiny gold rectangular metal buckle centered at the front.
1 region
x 0.52 · y 0.34 · w 0.20 · h 0.10 (high) - Hem detailSingle-fold stitched hem finishing at the ankle with visible topstitching in a lighter thread.
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.78 · w 0.38 · h 0.14 (high) - Sweater visibleRed cable-knit cardigan with a ribbed hem and button placket; sleeves pushed to forearms exposing forearm tattoos and skin.
1 region
x 0.37 · y 0.07 · w 0.42 · h 0.36 (high) - Footwear and socksBrown suede loafers with raised sole and braided green-and-white trim across the vamp, worn with white ankle socks.
1 region
x 0.45 · y 0.82 · w 0.36 · h 0.10 (high) - Stitching contrastLight-colored contrast topstitching along side seams and pocket edges visible against the dark denim.
1 region
x 0.50 · y 0.36 · w 0.24 · h 0.52 (high)
Other
Lifestyle studio shot showing a standing model leaning on a cream leather sofa against a two-tone background; soft even lighting with mild shadowing and neutral carpeted floor.
- Shot compositionFull-body vertical lifestyle shot cropped with the model centered slightly right of center, showing head to shoes and part of a sofa on the left.
- Background and propsTwo-tone vertical background panel with a warm brown panel to the right and a narrow off-white panel to the left; a cream leather sofa occupies the lower-left foreground.
2 regions
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 0.36 · h 0.92 (high); x 0.36 · y 0.00 · w 0.64 · h 0.92 (high) - Model poseModel stands with left hand resting on sofa back and right hand in jean pocket, torso slightly turned and head looking off-camera to the right.
- LightingSoft, diffused lighting with minimal hard shadows and even illumination across clothing and face.
- Image qualityHigh-resolution image with clear focus and visible textile texture; no significant motion blur or compression artifacts.
Colors
dark indigo· jeans#252B3Adeep red· cardigan#9B1C33black· belt#131215metallic gold· bucklebrown suede· loafers#744D31white· socks- Denim color and finishDark indigo denim with a uniform, slightly worn matte finish visible on front thigh and knee areas.
- 02
Product
Front view of high-waist, wide barrel-leg dark indigo jeans shown from waist to ankles; visible details include five-pocket front, metal button and rivets, contrast yellow topstitching, center front fly seam, belt loops, and straight cropped leg openings.
- SilhouetteHigh-rise waist with a straight wide barrel-leg silhouette that falls to the ankles with a full-length outer seam visible on each leg.
1 region
x 0.15 · y 0.12 · w 0.70 · h 0.78 (high) - Material and finishHeavy woven denim fabric with a uniform dark indigo rinse and matte finish; fabric texture visible as fine vertical denim weave.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.18 · w 0.64 · h 0.68 (high) - TopstitchingContrasting yellow/gold double topstitching along waistband, pocket edges, center fly and outer leg seams.
2 regions
x 0.26 · y 0.06 · w 0.48 · h 0.24 (high); x 0.40 · y 0.20 · w 0.20 · h 0.66 (high) - Waistband and closureStraight waistband with a single visible metal button at center front and a stitched belt loop on each side of the fly area.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.06 · w 0.12 · h 0.10 (high) - Front pockets and coin pocketTwo curved front pockets with a small coin pocket on the right front; pocket openings outlined by the contrast stitching.
2 regions
x 0.23 · y 0.12 · w 0.24 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.53 · y 0.12 · w 0.20 · h 0.16 (high) - RivetsSmall round metal rivets at the pocket corners, visible on both front pockets.
2 regions
x 0.22 · y 0.14 · w 0.04 · h 0.04 (medium); x 0.70 · y 0.14 · w 0.04 · h 0.04 (medium) - Center front seamVisible stitched center front fly seam running from waistband down between the legs.
1 region
x 0.47 · y 0.16 · w 0.06 · h 0.56 (high) - HemStraight finished hem at the ankle with visible topstitching matching the pocket stitching.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.80 · w 0.68 · h 0.12 (high)
Other
Studio product shot showing model wearing the jeans against a plain light background; visible polka-dot blouse at top, model hands at hips, and pointed black patent flats with ankle straps. Even studio lighting with soft shadow on floor to the right.
- Model styling visiblePortion of a white blouse with black polka dots visible at the waist and forearms; model's left hand rests alongside the left thigh.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.00 · w 0.64 · h 0.16 (high) - Shoes and poseModel wears pointed black patent flats with thin ankle straps; feet positioned slightly apart on a seamless floor surface.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.82 · w 0.44 · h 0.16 (high) - Background and lightingPlain neutral light gray/white seamless background and floor with soft, even studio lighting and mild cast shadow to the right of the model's legs.
Colors
dark indigo· denim bodygolden yellow· topstitchingcopper· pocket rivetssilver· metal button- SilhouetteHigh-rise waist with a straight wide barrel-leg silhouette that falls to the ankles with a full-length outer seam visible on each leg.
- 03
Product
Rear view of high-rise, wide-leg dark indigo denim jeans showing back yoke, two patch pockets, waistband with a tan label, contrast topstitching, and straight cropped hems.
- Rear pocket pairTwo square patch pockets positioned on the back seat with visible contrast topstitching following the pocket edges and forming a slight angled inner stitch detail on the lower outer corners.
1 region
x 0.26 · y 0.17 · w 0.48 · h 0.18 (high) - Waistband and belt loopsHigh-rise waistband with visible belt loops; seam lines and contrast stitching along the top and bottom edges of the waistband.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.08 · w 0.56 · h 0.12 (high) - Leather labelRectangular tan label sewn onto the right side of the waistband with partial white printed letters visible.
1 region
x 0.64 · y 0.10 · w 0.14 · h 0.07 (high) - Label text fragment“ma”Partial
1 region
x 0.69 · y 0.10 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (medium) - Leg silhouetteWide straight barrel-leg silhouette extending from the hip to a cropped hem; fabric falls with minimal taper and appears unwashed, uniform dark indigo.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.30 · w 0.76 · h 0.57 (high) - Hem and stitchingStraight finished hem with visible contrast topstitching at the leg openings.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.86 · w 0.76 · h 0.10 (high) - Denim textureCompact denim weave visible on leg panels, appearing smooth and uniform in color with low surface distress.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.30 · w 0.60 · h 0.50 (medium)
Other
Studio rear-shot of a model wearing the jeans against a plain light gray background; model wears a white blouse with black polka dots and black ankle-strap flats; soft even lighting with faint floor shadow.
- Model stylingModel shown from the back wearing a white long-sleeve blouse with evenly spaced black polka dots; blouse tucked into the waistband.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.00 · w 0.64 · h 0.20 (high) - FootwearBlack flat ankle-strap sandals visible on both feet, positioned on a light-colored studio floor.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.90 · w 0.56 · h 0.10 (high) - Shot compositionClean rear-facing product shot framed to show from mid-back down to shoes with centered composition and consistent even lighting.
- BackgroundPlain light gray background and floor with a faint cast shadow under the model's feet.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (low)
Colors
dark indigo· denim leg panels and seat#1B1E29golden yellow stitch· topstitchingtan· waistband label#C2C2C5- Rear pocket pairTwo square patch pockets positioned on the back seat with visible contrast topstitching following the pocket edges and forming a slight angled inner stitch detail on the lower outer corners.
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Customer Reviews
8 total8 reviews · out of 5
Perfect
Great colour great fit
Nica
Très confortable et chic
Wow!
Très heureuse d’avoir acheté ce jeans 🤗 Très belle coupe et camoufle nos petits défauts 😉 Je recommande sans hésitation.
Nica
J’adore ce jean et la longueur. De qualité et très confortable. Il est fait un peu plus ajusté que le Nica jean bleu, mais ne pas prendre une grandeur de plus. Il s’étire un peu, alors il demeure confortable.
Jeans de mauvaise qualité
Vraiment déçue de la qualité de ce jeans. Au premier lavage la couleur a pâlit et un des rivets est tombé. Après avoir été portés quelques heures, le jeans était tellement étiré au niveau des fesses et des genoux on aurait dit un vieux jeans porté des centaines de fois. Je suis extrêmement déçue car la coupe était parfaite et la couleur aussi. Je l'ai retourné malheureusement.
High quality denim
These jeans are beautiful and very comfortable. By design the pant is oversized so I probably could have sized down but keeping them because baggy is on trend so I can still pull it off.
Jean Mavi Nina
Un jean indigo foncé juste de la bonne longueur. Une coupe ballon qui n'alourdit pas la silhouette.
Très satisfaite fait très bien
Très satisfaite fait très bien
Q&A
1 answered- Does the barrel leg fit run true to size, or should customers size up or down for the intended silhouette?
- The Nica Barrel fit runs true to size. The brand's website lists it as "True to Size" and the model (5'10.5", size W26/L28) wears her regular waist size [1].