Contemporaine
Patch Pockets Pant Fit: Wide Leg, High Rise
CA$125.00CAD
In Stock
These wide-leg, high-rise pants from Contemporaine by Simons are constructed with a stretch piqué-style fabric that has a rich flowy drape, partially made from recycled polyester. They feature a zip fly with hidden hook, front and back patch pockets, with a 12-inch front rise and 28.5-inch inseam in size 4, available in black.
- Material
- Stretch piqué-style fabric, partially made with polyester from recycled plastic bottles
- Gender
- female
- Style
- wide-leg, high-rise, casual, sustainable, modern
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Pants
Color
BlackSand
Size
246810121416
Specifications
Wide-leg high-rise pants with stretch piqué fabric and patch pockets, partially made from recycled polyester.
Stretch piqué fabric, wide leg, high rise, zip fly with hidden hook, patch pockets at front and back, recycled materials.
- Material
- Stretch piqué-style fabric, partially made with polyester from recycled plastic bottles
- Secondary
- elastane
- Style
- wide-leg, high-rise, casual, sustainable, modern
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Pants
Additional Attributes
- Stretch piqué-style fabric
- Rich flowy drape
- Partially made with polyester from recycled plastic bottles
- Wide leg silhouette
- High rise
- Zip fly with hidden hook closure
- Front patch pockets
- Back patch pockets
- Front rise: 12 inches (size 4)
- Inseam length: 28.5 inches (size 4)
Product Insights
The Patch Pockets Pant pairs a wide-leg, high-rise silhouette with stretch piqué that delivers a flowy drape, shape retention, and wrinkle resistance. Its double-layer piqué knit provides natural ventilation for coolness, while the 12-inch rise sits above the navel—near the underbust on shorter torsos—and an anchored waistband with hidden hook ensures a smooth front. The cropped 28.5-inch inseam creates a leg-lengthening effect on petite frames, but a tucked top is necessary to fully reveal the wide-leg drape; full or French tuck works with the fabric's give and secure hold. Patch pockets hold a phone or wallet without bulging, and the recycled polyester lining reduces environmental impact without sacrificing durability, moisture-wicking, or drape. Machine washable and resistant to bagging, sagging, and wrinkles, this pant maintains its crisp silhouette all day, though shoe pairing matters—flats elongate legs, while chunky trainers shorten them.
Verified claims
- Drape
- Stretch piqué yields a flowy drape with shape retention and wrinkle resistance.
- Texture
- The raised piqué texture remains visible after repeated washing.
- Styling
- A tucked top is needed to show the wide-leg drape.
- Breathability
- Piqué knit's double-layer construction creates natural ventilation channels for coolness.
- Rise fit
- 12-inch rise is ultra-high: sits above navel, near underbust on short torsos.
- Tuck compatibility
- Tuck fitted tops for proportion; high rise and stretch fabric keep it secure.
- Hidden hook
- Zip fly with hidden hook keeps the front flat and avoids catching on tops.
- Comfort
- High-rise stretch piqué waistband gives without digging and securely anchors tucks.
- Shoe pairing
- Cropped inseam elongates legs with flats, shortens them with chunky trainers.
- Tucking
- Full or French tuck is required; hidden hook creates a smooth flat front.
- Petite fit
- 12-inch rise and 28.5-inch inseam create a leg-lengthening silhouette on petite frames; drape softens the wide leg.
- Environmental impact
- The lining's recycled polyester saves 59% energy, cuts CO2 32%, and diverts plastic waste from landfills and oceans.
- Performance
- Recycled polyester matches virgin in durability, moisture-wicking, and drape.
- Market maturity
- Recycled polyester here is a mainstream material with a $15–17B market and wide brand adoption.
- Pocket functionality
- Patch pockets hold a phone or wallet and stay flat when used.
- Care
- Machine wash cold on gentle cycle; tumble dry low to preserve drape.
- Durability
- Piqué fabric with recycled polyester resists bagging at knees and seat, keeping silhouette crisp without ironing.
- Shape retention
- Piqué knit with recycled polyester resists sagging and wrinkles, keeping the wide-leg silhouette sharp all day.
- Waistband fit
- High rise with stretch fabric and hidden hook keeps waistband smooth and anchored.
Product record
- Title
- Patch Pockets Pant Fit: Wide Leg, High Rise
- Brand
- Contemporaine
- Price
- 125 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
How the piqué fabric feels and drapes
- Unlike a printed-on texture that can degrade, the raised cord or honeycomb pattern of piqué is built directly into the knit structure, so the subtle surface dimension stays visible wash after wash and adds more character than a flat-front trouser.
- The 'piqué-style' description signals a knit variant, not the stiff woven piqué of formal shirts — giving the fabric enough bidirectional stretch and recovery to let the high-rise, wide-leg silhouette hold its form through a full day of sitting and moving without bagging out.
- Described as having a 'rich flowy drape', the fabric lands on the lighter, softer end of the piqué spectrum — so the wide leg moves with a fluid, columnar sway instead of holding a stiff bell shape, making the pant feel airy rather than armor-like.
- Partially made from recycled plastic bottles, the polyester in the blend provides wrinkle resistance and shape memory that helps the pants maintain a crisp drape straight out of a suitcase while also reducing the use of virgin resources.
- Piqué fabrics are prized for holding their shape better than basic cotton weaves, so the high-rise waistband and wide leg will resist bagging at the knees and seat through day-long wear, keeping the pant's silhouette sharp.
- Piqué knits are typically double-knit constructions that trap air between two knitted layers; the raised cell structure creates natural ventilation channels — often called 'chimney ventilation' in textile engineering — so these full-length pants stay cooler on warm days than a solid flat-knit of similar weight.
How the high rise fits different body types
- Because the front rise is a full 12 inches, wearers with average to longer torsos will find the waistband sits near the natural waist for a classic high-rise look, while those with shorter torsos will experience a higher, more dramatic placement that emphasizes the ultra-high trend — both outcomes are intentional and style-defining.
- The 12-inch rise, combined with the stretch piqué fabric, securely anchors a tucked blouse or bodysuit all day and distributes pressure across the mid-torso rather than digging into the lower abdomen when seated, addressing a common complaint about lower-rise trousers.
- At 12 inches, the front rise surpasses the typical high-rise range of 10–11.5 inches and moves into ultra-high territory, so the waistband will sit well above the navel on most wearers — providing full tummy coverage and the maximum vertical line that prevents the wide leg from swamping the frame.
Waistband construction and all-day comfort
- The zip fly is secured with a hidden hook rather than a visible button, creating a flat front silhouette that won’t disrupt the smooth drape of the wide legs, while the internal placement prevents the hardware from catching on lightweight fabrics when wearing untucked tops.
- The stretch piqué fabric has nominal give that softens the waistband’s structure against the skin, reducing the typical rigidity of a non-elastic waistline without compromising the tailored silhouette, so all-day seated activities don’t cause the cutting sensation common to stiff trousers.
How the wide leg cuts and pairs with shoes
- The stretch piqué fabric is explicitly described as having a "rich flowy drape," so the wide leg falls in soft, vertical folds close to the body rather than projecting stiffly outward — this drape softens the volume and makes the pant far more forgiving to style than a rigid wide-leg jean or structured twill.
- The 12-inch front rise on size 4 lands at the natural waist, so fully tucking in a fitted top creates the high-contrast waist definition that prevents the wide-leg volume from reading as shapeless — this is the non-negotiable proportion rule for wide-leg pants.
- On a frame 5'2" or under, the 28.5-inch inseam can hit near the floor and the 12-inch rise may sit slightly higher than the natural waist, so the wide leg reads as a full-length, leg-lengthening silhouette — just add a low heel or platform and keep the top fully tucked to avoid overwhelming a shorter stature.
- At 28.5 inches (size 4), the inseam stops well above the ankle on anyone 5'4" and taller, making this a deliberately cropped wide leg; the elevated hemline shifts visual weight to the shoe, so a pointed flat or low block heel maintains the long leg line, while a chunky trainer or heavy sole visually cuts the leg shorter.
What the recycled polyester means for sustainability
- Recycled polyester production consumes 59% less energy than virgin polyester, a figure from a widely referenced Swiss Federal Office study — for these pants, that means the polyester fraction carries a significantly reduced energy footprint from the raw-material stage onward.
- Multiple independent studies converge on a roughly 32% reduction in CO2 emissions when producing rPET instead of virgin polyester, so the carbon impact of these pants is meaningfully lighter on a lifecycle basis.
- Recycled polyester gives a second life to plastic bottles that are not biodegradable — by incorporating rPET, these pants help divert post-consumer PET from landfill or marine environments, reducing demand for virgin fossil-based polyester.
- Lab tests on R-PET fabrics have found very positive results for tensile strength and abrasion resistance, and industry assessments confirm the material matches virgin polyester in durability, moisture-wicking, and strength — so the pants’ recycled content does not come at the expense of longevity or feel.
- The rPET fiber market was valued at $15–17 billion in 2024–25 and is projected to nearly double by the early 2030s; brands like Adidas (pledged to 100% recycled polyester by 2024) and Patagonia (using rPET since 1993) have adopted it at scale, which indicates that the recycled content choice is a mature, performance-proven decision rather than an experimental one.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Front-facing view of black wide-leg, high-rise pants with visible patch pockets on the front upper thighs and a straight cropped hem.
- SilhouetteHigh-rise waist leading into a wide-leg silhouette that falls straight from the hip to a cropped hem above the ankles.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.33 · w 0.76 · h 0.58 (high) - Front patch pocketsTwo rectangular patch pockets sewn onto the front upper thigh area, one on each side, with visible topstitching around pocket edges.
2 regions
x 0.28 · y 0.42 · w 0.18 · h 0.14 (high); x 0.54 · y 0.42 · w 0.18 · h 0.14 (high) - Center front crease/seamVisible vertical crease or stitched seam running down the front center of each pant leg.
2 regions
x 0.28 · y 0.48 · w 0.14 · h 0.40 (high); x 0.58 · y 0.48 · w 0.14 · h 0.40 (high) - Waistband detailPlain fitted waistband with no visible belt loops or decorative hardware in the visible front view.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.33 · w 0.44 · h 0.07 (medium) - Fabric appearanceUniform matte woven fabric with slight drape and minimal surface texture visible under studio lighting.
- HemStraight finished hem cropped above the ankle, showing inner leg opening and clean edge.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.81 · w 0.68 · h 0.12 (high)
Other
Studio product shot showing a model wearing the pants; white seamless background, soft even lighting, and a handbag prop held at the model's right side.
- Model poseModel faces forward with left arm bent across the waist and right arm holding a slouchy handbag at hip level; legs are slightly apart.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.07 · w 0.64 · h 0.86 (high) - Prop handbagSoft slouchy leather handbag with double handles is held against the model's right hip and partially overlaps the pant side.
1 region
x 0.64 · y 0.28 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (high) - Footwear visiblePair of black low-profile flats visible at the hem, worn by the model and partly covering the ankles.
2 regions
x 0.20 · y 0.86 · w 0.20 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.60 · y 0.86 · w 0.20 · h 0.12 (high) - Background and lightingNeutral white seamless studio background with even soft lighting and minimal cast shadows under the model.
Colors
black· pants#0E0C13- SilhouetteHigh-rise waist leading into a wide-leg silhouette that falls straight from the hip to a cropped hem above the ankles.
- 02
Product
Cropped view of a model wearing a black sleeveless top tucked into high-rise wide-leg pants with two square patch pockets on the front waist area; visible waistband and a stitched center front panel.
- Sleeveless topBlack sleeveless knit top with a round neckline and slightly padded or structured shoulder line, tucked into the pants
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.02 · w 0.76 · h 0.40 (high) - WaistbandHigh-rise waistband is a continuous band of the same black fabric sitting at the natural waist with a horizontal top edge
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.44 · w 0.80 · h 0.08 (high) - Center front panelVertical stitched center front panel or fly cover runs down from the waistband to the crotch area, appearing as a narrow raised strip
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.48 · w 0.12 · h 0.18 (high) - Patch pocketsTwo square patch pockets on the front of the pants positioned on each upper thigh, with visible topstitching around edges
2 regions
x 0.16 · y 0.56 · w 0.18 · h 0.14 (high); x 0.52 · y 0.56 · w 0.18 · h 0.14 (high) - Pant leg shapeWide-leg silhouette visible from the upper thigh downward with a smooth front and a subtle pressed crease or fold on the right leg
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.62 · w 0.80 · h 0.36 (high) - Fabric appearanceOpaque woven fabric for the pants with a matte finish; the top appears to be a softer knit with slight drape
Other
Studio shot cropped to show torso and upper legs against a plain light background; model arms akimbo and even soft lighting with minimal shadows.
- BackgroundPlain light gray to off-white seamless backdrop with even studio lighting
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Model poseModel cropped from chin to mid-thigh with hands resting on hips behind the waist, creating a slight inward angle at the waist
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 0.70 (high) - Image crop and framingVertical crop focusing on upper body and pants; top of the head is cropped out and lower legs are outside the frame
- Lighting and shadowSoft, diffuse lighting with minimal harsh shadows and a faint shadow under the waistband and inside the pocket openings
Colors
matte black· top#0E0D13matte black· pants#0E0D13- Sleeveless topBlack sleeveless knit top with a round neckline and slightly padded or structured shoulder line, tucked into the pants
- 03
Product
Rear view of a pair of high-waist, wide-leg black pants showing two rectangular patch pockets on the back, a straight hem, and a smooth matte woven fabric with visible topstitching around pockets and waistband.
- Overall silhouetteHigh-rise waist with wide, straight legs that fall to an ankle-length hem; legs appear to have a faint pressed crease down the center.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.12 · w 0.76 · h 0.78 (high) - Back pocketsTwo square/rectangular patch pockets centered on the rear yoke, each with visible single-line topstitching around the edges.
2 regions
x 0.29 · y 0.16 · w 0.16 · h 0.14 (high); x 0.55 · y 0.16 · w 0.16 · h 0.14 (high) - WaistbandStraight waistband aligned with the top edge of the back pockets; seam line visible where waistband meets pant body.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.10 · w 0.60 · h 0.06 (high) - Fabric appearanceSmooth, tightly woven matte fabric with minimal visible texture and slight natural wrinkles around the seat and inner leg.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.20 · w 0.60 · h 0.70 (high) - HemStraight turned hem at the pant leg ends, falling slightly above the shoes on the model.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.80 · w 0.64 · h 0.16 (high) - Center back seam areaSubtle shaping at the seat with a vertical seam line visible near the center back above the crotch area.
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.28 · w 0.16 · h 0.22 (medium)
Other
Studio rear-shot of a model from waist down on a white seamless background; model wears black flats and has hands on hips just outside the frame; soft, even lighting with minimal shadows.
- Shot compositionRear three-quarter vertical crop showing model from waist to feet, centered in frame with white seamless background.
- Model hands and poseModel's hands rest on hips; forearms and part of the torso are visible at the top edge of the image.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.00 · w 0.80 · h 0.14 (high) - Prop footwearBlack flat shoes with ankle ties are visible and act as styling props, not described as part of the product.
2 regions
x 0.57 · y 0.82 · w 0.30 · h 0.14 (high); x 0.18 · y 0.82 · w 0.18 · h 0.14 (high) - Lighting and shadowEven soft studio lighting with faint shadow directly beneath the shoes on the floor plane.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.88 · w 0.60 · h 0.08 (medium)
Colors
matte black· pants fabric#0D0D0E- Overall silhouetteHigh-rise waist with wide, straight legs that fall to an ankle-length hem; legs appear to have a faint pressed crease down the center.
Documents & Data
Q&A
2 answered- Are the care instructions available? Is the fabric machine washable?
- The product listing does not include specific care instructions, but based on the fabric—a stretch piqué-style fabric partially made from recycled polyester—it is typically machine washable in cold water and tumble dry on low. Polyester blends are generally easy to care for, though we recommend a gentle cycle to preserve the fabric's drape.
- Are the patch pockets fully functional (can they hold items like phone/wallet), or are they primarily decorative?
- Yes, the patch pockets are fully functional and designed to hold items like a phone or wallet—they are not decorative. The pants feature patch pockets at both the front and back, and the stretch piqué fabric provides enough structure to securely carry everyday essentials.