
Acne Studios
1981 Paint Splatters Washed Jean
The Acne Studios 1981 Paint Splatters Washed Jean is a straight, loose-fit five-pocket denim jean made in Italy from a cotton and lyocell blend. It features a light blue faded wash with white paint splatters, worn and soiled details, a button fly, and a leather label at the rear waistband, with an 81 cm (32-inch) inseam. It is intended for casual everyday wear.
- Color
- Faded light blue denim
- Material
- Cotton and lyocell denim; leather label
- Style
- casual, streetwear, grunge, relaxed-fit, straight-leg, vintage, retro, edgy
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Pants
Color
Specifications
Acne Studios 1981 straight-leg jeans in faded light blue cotton-lyocell denim with paint splatters, distressing, and a relaxed 1990s-inspired look.
Straight loose fit, 5-pocket design, button fly, paint splotches, strategically placed snags, worn and soiled details, leather rear belt label, 32-inch inseam, made in Italy
- Color
- Faded light blue denim · blue
- Material
- Cotton and lyocell denim; leather label
- Secondary
- lyocell, leather
- Style
- casual, streetwear, grunge, relaxed-fit, straight-leg, vintage, retro, edgy
- Occasion
- everyday, casual, weekend
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Pants
Additional Attributes
- cotton and lyocell denim construction
- faded and rugged light blue wash
- paint splotch detailing
- strategically placed snags and distressing
- straight, loose fit
- 5-pocket design
- button fly
- worn and soiled finish
- leather label on rear belt
- made in Italy
- 81 cm (32") inseam
- relaxed 1990s-inspired silhouette
Product Insights
60% cotton, 40% lyocell; leather patch Straight, loose, wide-leg fit Hand-applied paint splatters and snags Hand wash cold, do not bleach or tumble dry Do not professionally clean Hand-finished details need gentle wear and care
Verified claims
- color
- Baby Blue, the only colourway
- size_range
- XS through XL
- fit
- Straight, loose, wide-leg fit
- inseam
- 81 cm / 32 in inseam, single length
- alterations
- Hemmable, but preserve the paint placement
- material
- 60% cotton, 40% lyocell; leather patch
- fabric_behavior
- Midweight, non-stretch, relaxes slightly
- lyocell_effect
- Lyocell softens a rigid denim hand
- distressing
- Hand-applied paint splatters and snags
- construction
- 5-pocket, button fly, leather rear label
- origin
- Made in Italy
- care
- Hand wash cold, do not bleach or tumble dry
- care_dry_cleaning
- Do not professionally clean
- spot_cleaning
- Spot-clean isolated marks first
- paint_aging
- Painted areas can feel stiffer and slightly glossier
- wash_process
- Stone-washed for faded, supple character
- colour_transfer
- Pre-washed to reduce rub-off
- fibrillation
- Lyocell may fibrillate with wet abrasion
- durability
- Hand-finished details need gentle wear and care
- styling
- Statement 1990s grunge styling
- back_details
- Rear back pockets and pale pink waistband patch
Product record
- Title
- 1981 Paint Splatters Washed Jean
- Brand
- Acne Studios
- Price
- 1000 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 14 sourcesUses
A worn-in jean for a rebellious 1990s look
This Acne Studios jean is built around a distressed, faded-light-blue denim with paint splotches, snags, and worn and soiled details on a relaxed straight fit for a bold, authentic look. The full-length legs are cut loose enough to fall over your shoes, leaning into the slouchy, lived-in styling.[1,2,3]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| 1981 Paint Splatters Washed Jean: Choose this if you want a relaxed, wide-leg straight jean with a heavily distressed, 1990s-inspired finish — light blue baby blue denim with pronounced bleached fading, white paint splatters, worn and soiled details, and a small ripped area on the left thigh. It is made of 60% cotton and 40% lyocell denim in Italy, with a button fly, five-pocket styling, a cow-leather waistband patch, and an 81 cm (32 inch) inseam in sizes from X-Small to X-Large. Note that the full-length legs fall over the shoes, so expect a long, pooled drape at the hem.[1,2,3,4] | 2021m Faded Bootcut Jean: Choose this if you want a regular-fit, mid-rise jean with wide legs that subtly flare from the knee into a bootcut, in a faded sky blue wash with whiskering and understated distressed details. It is 100% cotton denim with a button fly, five-pocket styling, a leather waistband patch, and is made in Italy, offered in sizes 28 to 36 in Slate Blue. Note the long length can pool over or touch the floor around your shoes when worn, and the finish includes visible worn spots as part of the design.[5,6,7,8,9,10] | 1979 Slim-Fit Distressed Jean: Choose this if you want a slim, mid-waisted jean with a casual, lived-in look — the faded blue wash shows whiskering, thigh fading, and small distressed spots with frayed edges for a deliberately worn finish. It's cut with a slim leg in 100% cotton denim, five-pocket styling, a zip fly with metal button, belt loops, and a signature emblem at the back waist, with a 31.5 inch (80 cm) inseam and Italian construction. It comes in blue in small, large, and XX-large sizes.[11,12,13,14] |
Image Analysis
3 images- 01

Product
Front view of a pair of loose, wide-leg light washed denim jeans worn by a model; visible paint splatters, faded/bleached areas, belt loops, button at waistband, five-pocket styling, and small distressed spots.
- SilhouetteLoose, wide-leg straight silhouette with full-length legs that fall over the shoes.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.26 · w 0.69 · h 0.67 (high) - Waistband and closureVisible waistband with a single metal button at center front and a partially visible fly opening beneath it.
1 region
x 0.41 · y 0.25 · w 0.18 · h 0.08 (high) - Pocket stylingClassic five-pocket configuration indicated by visible front pockets and a small coin pocket at right front.
2 regions
x 0.32 · y 0.30 · w 0.24 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.54 · y 0.31 · w 0.18 · h 0.16 (high) - Surface finishLight washed denim with vertical fade lines and overall pale, worn appearance concentrated on front thighs and knees.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.34 · w 0.64 · h 0.50 (high) - Paint splattersMultiple small irregular white paint splatters scattered across the front of both legs, more numerous on upper thighs.
3 regions
x 0.38 · y 0.39 · w 0.22 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.20 · y 0.54 · w 0.18 · h 0.20 (medium); x 0.60 · y 0.50 · w 0.16 · h 0.20 (medium) - Localized distressSmall distressed/ripped area with frayed edges on the left thigh above the knee.
1 region
x 0.19 · y 0.48 · w 0.10 · h 0.08 (high) - TopstitchingContrasting topstitch seams visible along pocket openings, fly edge, and outer leg seams.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.30 · w 0.40 · h 0.46 (high)
Other
Model wearing the jeans in a studio setting with a neutral gradient background. Visible black T-shirt with printed text and black shoes. Even lighting and soft shadowing at the feet.
- Model and stylingMale model shown from upper chest to feet wearing a dark oversized T-shirt partially tucked into the jeans and black rounded-toe shoes under the pant legs.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.02 · w 0.64 · h 0.90 (high) - Shirt text“Acne Studios STOCKHOLM 1996”
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.06 · w 0.42 · h 0.14 (high) - Background and lightingNeutral light gray to white vertical gradient background with soft studio lighting and mild shadow beneath feet.
- Shoes visibleBlack leather or leather-like shoes with a slight platform sole visible under the hem of the jeans.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.84 · w 0.35 · h 0.12 (high)
Colors
light washed blue· denim fabricwhite· paint splatterssun-bleached beige· bleached/faded areas- SilhouetteLoose, wide-leg straight silhouette with full-length legs that fall over the shoes.
- 02

Product
Front view of light-wash wide-leg jeans worn by a model; visibly distressed bleach-faded areas and scattered white paint splatters, with a metal top button and five-pocket construction.
- SilhouetteRelaxed, wide straight leg that falls to cover the tops of the shoes with a slightly pooled hem.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.44 · w 0.84 · h 0.46 (high) - Waistband and closureVisible waistband with belt loops and a single metal top button above a stitched fly seam.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.11 · w 0.44 · h 0.12 (high) - Pocket constructionClassic five-pocket styling with curved front pocket openings and a visible coin pocket at right front.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.15 · w 0.56 · h 0.16 (high) - Wash and fadingLight blue denim with pronounced faded and bleached areas concentrated on the upper thighs and extending down the front of the legs, producing a yellowish-beige tone in places.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.18 · w 0.60 · h 0.48 (high) - Paint splattersSmall irregular white paint splatters scattered asymmetrically across the front of both legs and near the upper thigh area.
3 regions
x 0.32 · y 0.22 · w 0.08 · h 0.10 (medium); x 0.60 · y 0.28 · w 0.06 · h 0.12 (medium); x 0.40 · y 0.50 · w 0.06 · h 0.08 (medium) - Seam and hem detailVisible outer leg seams and single-stitched hem that sits slightly puckered where it meets the shoes.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.80 · w 0.80 · h 0.14 (high) - Material appearanceTexture consistent with medium-weight denim showing vertical weave and soft wear marks at stress points.
Other
Studio shot cropped from mid-torso to feet; model wearing a dark top and black leather shoes against a light neutral background with even studio lighting and soft shadowing.
- Shot compositionCropped front-facing studio shot showing model from mid-torso to feet, centered in frame.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Background and lightingUniform light gray background with soft, even lighting and minimal harsh shadows.
- Visible propsModel's hands at sides and black low-profile leather shoes visible; these are not part of the product.
2 regions
x 0.04 · y 0.08 · w 0.16 · h 0.32 (high); x 0.80 · y 0.74 · w 0.16 · h 0.18 (high)
Colors
light blue denim· denim bodypale beige fade· bleached faded areasopaque white· paint splatters- SilhouetteRelaxed, wide straight leg that falls to cover the tops of the shoes with a slightly pooled hem.
- 03

Product
Rear view of light-wash, wide-leg jeans with two square back pockets, a pale pink rectangular waistband patch, scattered white paint splatters and darker smudges, visible side seams and finished hems.
- Overall silhouetteWide-leg, loose-fitting jeans shown from the rear with a straight, full-length inseam that falls over the shoes.
- Back pocketsTwo square patch back pockets with visible single-row topstitching following the pocket perimeter; pockets sit on the upper rear seat.
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.12 · w 0.34 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.52 · y 0.12 · w 0.26 · h 0.18 (high) - Waistband patchPale pink rectangular patch sewn onto the center-right of the waistband above the right back pocket; patch has embossed or printed characters that are not clearly legible in this image.Partial
1 region
x 0.53 · y 0.04 · w 0.18 · h 0.08 (high) - Paint splattersSmall, discrete white paint splatters and flecks scattered irregularly across the rear legs and lower pant legs, denser toward the lower outer legs.
2 regions
x 0.08 · y 0.58 · w 0.32 · h 0.36 (medium); x 0.48 · y 0.44 · w 0.36 · h 0.50 (medium) - Staining and fadingAreas of beige-yellowish discoloration and darker smudges present on the rear seat and along the outer thighs, creating an uneven washed effect.
2 regions
x 0.16 · y 0.18 · w 0.30 · h 0.40 (medium); x 0.50 · y 0.24 · w 0.34 · h 0.48 (medium) - Seams and stitchingVisible side seams run down the outer leg; topstitching in a slightly darker thread is visible along pocket edges, waistband and hems.
- Hem and bottom edgeFinished folded hem with visible stitching resting over the tops of shoes; hem shows light wear consistent with the overall wash.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.82 · w 0.80 · h 0.16 (high) - Visible model elementsModel's right hand is resting at the side and part of the lower back and hips are visible to show fit.
1 region
x 0.68 · y 0.06 · w 0.20 · h 0.36 (high) - Leg opening coveragePant legs are wide enough to cover most of the shoes, indicating an extended, loose leg opening.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.78 · w 0.84 · h 0.20 (high)
Other
Studio product shot with neutral light-gray background, soft even lighting, mild floor shadow, and black shoes partially visible; composition focuses on rear of jeans.
- BackgroundPlain light-gray continuous backdrop with no visible props or packaging.
- Lighting and shadowSoft, diffuse frontal lighting producing minimal harsh shadows and a subtle shadow beneath the model's feet.
- Footwear visibleBlack rounded-toe shoes are partially visible under the hem of the jeans at the bottom of the frame.
2 regions
x 0.32 · y 0.88 · w 0.32 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.68 · y 0.86 · w 0.22 · h 0.14 (high) - Shot compositionRear three-quarter framed crop showing the lower back to feet, centered on the jeans; image is vertically oriented.
Colors
light washed blue· denim bodybeige wash· stain/discolored areaswhite· paint splatterspale pink· waistband patch
Variants
5 SKUs| SKU | Title | Price | Avail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4689649 | 1981 Paint Splatters Washed Jean - Baby Blue - X-Small | CA$1,000.00 | Yes |
| 4689650 | 1981 Paint Splatters Washed Jean - Baby Blue - Small | CA$1,000.00 | Yes |
| 4689651 | 1981 Paint Splatters Washed Jean - Baby Blue - Medium | CA$1,000.00 | Yes |
| 4689652 | 1981 Paint Splatters Washed Jean - Baby Blue - Large | CA$1,000.00 | Yes |
| 4689653 | 1981 Paint Splatters Washed Jean - Baby Blue - X-Large | CA$1,000.00 | Yes |