Contemporaine
Banker-Stripe Pure Cotton Jean Fit: Wide Leg, Mid Rise
CA$150.00CAD
In Stock
This is a pair of wide-leg, mid-rise jeans from Contemporaine by Simons, made from non-stretch 100% cotton denim in a dark indigo wash with light vertical stripes. Designed with a classic five-pocket style, zip fly, and belt loops, it features a full-length wide leg suitable for casual wear. For a size 28, the front rise measures 11 inches (28 cm) and the inseam length is 32 inches (82 cm); the denim has an EIM score of 16, indicating low environmental impact from its treatment and washing processes.
- Color
- Dark Indigo
- Material
- 100% Cotton Denim
- Style
- wide-leg, mid-rise, casual
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Pants
Color
Specifications
Non-stretch 100% cotton denim jeans in a wide leg, mid rise fit with a dark indigo wash and light banker stripes.
5-pocket design, zip fly, belt loops, low environmental impact EIM score 16.
- Color
- Dark Indigo · blue
- Material
- 100% Cotton Denim
- Style
- wide-leg, mid-rise, casual
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Pants
Additional Attributes
- Non-stretch 100% cotton denim
- Wide leg silhouette
- Mid rise fit
- Dark indigo wash with light banker stripes
- Low environmental impact (EIM score 16)
- 5-pocket design
- Zip fly closure
- Belt loops
- Exclusive Canadian design by Contemporaine
- Front rise 11 inches (size 28)
- Inseam 32 inches (size 28)
Product Insights
The Contemporaine Banker-Stripe Pure Cotton Jean is a 100% cotton (57% organic) rigid denim wide-leg, mid-rise jean with an 11-inch rise that functions as a high-rise anchor for the wide legs, though placement depends on torso length. The waistband stretches 1 to 1.5 inches over the first months, and pre-washed denim softens in days, with damp wear accelerating molding. Its vertical pinstripes, inspired by 1920s London bankers, optically lengthen legs, and rolling the hem amplifies this effect while showcasing the stripes. The subtle light stripes are versatile and elevate the silhouette beyond basic denim, styled best with a fitted white tee and neutral tones to keep the pattern focal. The dark indigo base resists fading wash after wash, and washing every 2–3 months extends life and preserves indigo. With an EIM score of 16—the lowest impact category (0–33) used by Levi’s, H&M, and GAP—this jean offers a quantifiable sustainability credential rarely disclosed at this price point. The main tradeoff is the 32-inch hem demands pointed-toe heels or platforms to avoid dragging, unless rolled as an alternative to streamline the silhouette.
Verified claims
- Stretch
- The 100% cotton waistband will ease roughly 1 to 1.5 inches within the first few weeks of wear, so a snug starting fit is expected.
- Break-in
- Pre-washed denim softens in days; damp wear accelerates molding.
- Care
- Machine wash cold inside out with like darks and a small amount of mild detergent, skip bleach, and wash new dark indigo separately for the first couple of washes; washing only every couple of months preserves the indigo depth and extends the jean's life.
- Structure
- 100% cotton (57% organic) rigid denim holds the wide-leg silhouette.
- Styling
- The dark indigo wash with faint light stripes reads almost neutral, so it pairs easily with white, cream, and grey tees plus navy and black tops; tucking or half-tucking a tee or button-down defines the waist.
- Leg lengthening
- Vertical banker stripes optically extend the leg, and the wide-leg cut adds its own clean elongating line from waist to ankle.
- Heritage
- The banker stripe originated with nineteenth-century London banking houses, where each firm issued its own stripe width and spacing so employees could be identified on sight.
- Stripe character
- The subtle light stripes are versatile enough to read almost neutral and elevate the jean beyond basic dark-wash denim.
- Fit
- In size 28, the 11-inch front rise (28 cm) typically sits below the natural waist—around the belly button or just under it—but still anchors the wide-leg silhouette; exact placement depends on torso length.
- Shoe pairings
- The 32-inch hem lands at the top of the foot on a 5'7″–5'9″ frame; on wearers 5'4″ and under it pools unless lifted by a pointed-toe heel or slight platform. For everyday shoe volume, slim-soled sneakers or retro trainers create deliberate contrast against the wide leg, while chunky platform sneakers can overwhelm the outfit.
- EIM score
- EIM 16 is a low-impact score (0-33) aggregating water, energy, chemicals, and ergonomics.
- Industry adoption
- EIM is required or recommended by global denim players including Levi’s, H&M, GAP, and Inditex.
- Value
- At CAD 150, the EIM 16 score is a quantifiable sustainability credential rarely disclosed at this price.
- Stripe appearance
- The dark indigo wash has light vertical banker stripes that read as subtle pinstripes, not stark white.
- Color durability
- With infrequent washing, the dark indigo base keeps its depth, while the rigid denim develops a gradual fade pattern rather than holding a uniform dark finish.
- Wide-leg drape
- The rigid 100% cotton denim holds the wide-leg A-line structure, and in size 28 the 32-inch inseam (82 cm) lands at the top of the foot on a 5'7″–5'9″ frame, though it pools on wearers 5'4″ and under without a low heel or platform.
- Tucked-shirt rise effect
- Tucking a shirt into the waistband shortens the effective rise by roughly half an inch, so the jean sits slightly lower under a tucked tee or knit than under an untucked hem.
- Mid-rise comfort vs high-rise
- With an 11-inch front rise on size 28, this mid-rise sits lower than high-rise alternatives, offering a more natural, less constricting fit while still providing everyday coverage.
- EIM price-point differentiation
- EIM 16 is a quantifiable low-impact credential that few denim brands at this price point publish.
- Brand EIM transparency
- Contemporaine by Simons routinely publishes EIM scores on its denim product pages, so shoppers can compare the ecological footprint of different washes at a glance.
Product record
- Title
- Banker-Stripe Pure Cotton Jean Fit: Wide Leg, Mid Rise
- Brand
- Contemporaine
- Price
- 150 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 7 sourcesProduct comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Banker-Stripe Pure Cotton Jean Fit: Wide Leg, Mid Rise: Choose this if you want a full-length wide-leg jean with a mid rise in a dark indigo wash with narrow vertical pinstripes; the denim is non-stretch pure cotton (the listing states 57% organic cotton), so expect a rigid feel rather than stretch. In size 28 the front rise measures 11 inches (28 cm) with a 32-inch (82 cm) inseam that reaches the floor, and the washing process carries a low EIM score of 16. It comes in the Patterned Blue colorway in sizes 26 through 33, though note the page's fabric description and composition listing state the cotton content differently.[1,2,3] | Patch-Pocket Dark Indigo Jean Fit: Wide Leg, Mid Rise: Choose this if you want a wide-leg, mid-rise jean in a dark indigo wash with minimal fading, patch pockets at the front and back, and a zip fly with button closure. It is cut from stretch organic cotton-blend denim (60% organic cotton, 39% cotton, 1% elastane) with a low-impact wash (EIM score of 7), and in size 28 it measures an 11 inch front rise with a 27 inch inseam that ends above the ankles. It comes in sizes 26 through 33 in Navy/Midnight Blue, though availability per size may vary.[4,5] | Medium-Indigo Stretch Jean Fit: Wide Leg, High Rise: Choose this if you want a high-rise, wide-leg jean with a fitted waist and seat flowing into very wide, straight legs, made from an ultra-stretch cotton-blend denim (66% organic cotton plus elastane) for a flexible feel. It has a medium indigo wash with whiskering, contrast caramel topstitching, a five-pocket design, zip fly, belt loops, and a low-impact EIM score of 16 for its washing and treatment processes. In size 33 it measures a 11.75 inch front rise and a 32 inch inseam, and the full-length hem lightly grazes the floor on the photographed model, so consider the length for your height.[6,7] |
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Wide, full-length dark blue denim pants with narrow vertical lighter pinstripes, visible front pockets, belt loops and a center front fly area; hems reach the ground and cover shoes.
- SilhouetteFull-length wide-leg trousers with a straight fall from hip to hem and extra fabric pooling slightly at the shoes.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.34 · w 0.64 · h 0.61 (high) - Fabric patternDark navy denim with evenly spaced narrow vertical lighter pinstripes running the full visible length of the legs.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.42 · w 0.58 · h 0.48 (high) - Waistband and belt loopsVisible waistband with belt loops and a belt threaded through them; waistband sits at the model's natural waist area.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.30 · w 0.42 · h 0.16 (high) - Front pocket and hand placementRight front pocket opening visible with model's right hand resting in or on it; left front pocket seam visible.
2 regions
x 0.44 · y 0.40 · w 0.12 · h 0.14 (high); x 0.28 · y 0.40 · w 0.12 · h 0.14 (high) - Center front stitching and fly areaVertical center front seam and visible fly/stitching line down the front crotch area.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.36 · w 0.20 · h 0.40 (high) - HemFinished hem that reaches and slightly covers the model's shoes, with subtle wear at the bottom edge where fabric meets ground.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.86 · w 0.60 · h 0.12 (medium)
Other
Lifestyle photo of a model wearing the jeans, shot against a vertical corrugated metal wall outdoors; model holds a black shoulder bag and wears a white long-sleeve blouse with a neck bow. Directional sunlight casts shadows to the right.
- Model poseFemale model standing facing the camera with weight on one leg, left hand in pocket and right hand holding a shoulder bag strap.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.06 · w 0.76 · h 0.88 (high) - Styling item - blouseWhite long-sleeve button-up blouse with a large tied bow at the neck, worn tucked into the waistband.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.10 · w 0.44 · h 0.36 (high) - Styling item - bagBlack leather shoulder bag with a single strap worn on the right shoulder and hanging at hip level.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.34 · w 0.28 · h 0.28 (high) - Footwear detailPointed-toe shoes visible under the hem with a light patterned or textured surface near the toes.Partial
2 regions
x 0.60 · y 0.92 · w 0.18 · h 0.08 (medium); x 0.32 · y 0.90 · w 0.16 · h 0.10 (medium) - BackgroundVertical corrugated metal wall in alternating light and dark gray vertical panels occupying the full background.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 0.92 (high) - Lighting and shadowDirectional sunlight from the left creates soft shadows on the corrugated wall and a shadow cast on the ground to the right of the model.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.00 · w 0.40 · h 1.00 (medium) - Crop and framingImage is vertically framed showing the model head-to-toes with a small portion of a foreground object cropped into the lower right corner.
1 region
x 0.84 · y 0.84 · w 0.16 · h 0.16 (high)
Colors
dark navy with light pinstripes· main fabric#1D2234light blue stripe· stripe- SilhouetteFull-length wide-leg trousers with a straight fall from hip to hem and extra fabric pooling slightly at the shoes.
- 02
Product
Front-facing wide-leg denim jeans with vertical pinstripes, five-pocket styling, visible button/zip fly, and contrast topstitching; hem falls to cover part of the feet.
- SilhouetteWide straight-to-wide leg silhouette with a relaxed, full-length inseam that reaches the floor and slightly pools at the hem.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.26 · w 0.76 · h 0.66 (high) - Fabric patternDark indigo denim with evenly spaced thin vertical white pinstripes running the full length of the legs.
1 region
x 0.15 · y 0.18 · w 0.70 · h 0.74 (high) - Waistband and flyStandard waistband with belt loops, a central metal button above a fly, and a visible front rise seam.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.12 · w 0.28 · h 0.12 (high) - Front pocketsTwo curved front pockets with a small coin pocket on the right side; pocket openings reinforced with visible stitching.
2 regions
x 0.20 · y 0.14 · w 0.20 · h 0.14 (high); x 0.60 · y 0.14 · w 0.20 · h 0.14 (high) - TopstitchingContrast stitching in a warm amber/tan color visible along pocket edges, waistband, fly, and hem.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.12 · w 0.32 · h 0.18 (high) - Hem conditionStraight hem with slight surface bunching where fabric meets the floor, showing the same pinstripe pattern to the edge.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.80 · w 0.64 · h 0.18 (high) - Metal buttonSingle round metal button at the center front waistband with a slightly darker center.
1 region
x 0.49 · y 0.12 · w 0.04 · h 0.04 (high)
Other
Studio product shot showing a model from mid-torso to feet against a white background; model wears a white long-sleeve top and black sandals; soft even lighting with minimal shadows.
- Model stylingModel shown from just above the waist to the feet wearing a white long-sleeve top tucked slightly into the waistband and open-toe black sandals.
2 regions
x 0.10 · y 0.00 · w 0.80 · h 0.30 (high); x 0.36 · y 0.86 · w 0.28 · h 0.12 (high) - Background and lightingPlain white studio background with soft, even lighting and faint shadow under the hem and sandals.
- FramingImage is vertically cropped above the hips and just below the feet, centering the jeans in the frame.
Colors
dark indigo· main fabric#242C43pinstripe white· pinstripesamber stitching· topstitchingaged silver· button- SilhouetteWide straight-to-wide leg silhouette with a relaxed, full-length inseam that reaches the floor and slightly pools at the hem.
- 03
Product
Rear view of wide-leg dark indigo jeans with narrow vertical pinstripes, visible back pockets, stitched hems, belt loops and a small rectangular leather patch on the right rear waistband.
- SilhouetteWide straight-to-wide leg trousers viewed from the rear with a mid-to-high waistband and full-length legs reaching the floor.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.12 · w 0.88 · h 0.77 (high) - Fabric patternDark indigo denim with regularly spaced narrow vertical white pinstripes running the full length of the legs and waistband.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.12 · w 0.88 · h 0.77 (high) - Back pocketsTwo square rear patch pockets with angled lower corners and visible contrasting topstitching; pockets sit on the upper rear seat.
2 regions
x 0.25 · y 0.18 · w 0.21 · h 0.17 (high); x 0.54 · y 0.18 · w 0.22 · h 0.17 (high) - Waistband and belt loopsFolded waistband with visible belt loops and a seam across the top of the rear; waistband uses the same pinstriped fabric.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.08 · w 0.64 · h 0.10 (high) - Leather patchSmall rectangular brown leather patch stitched to the right side of the rear waistband; stamped text is present but not transcribed here.
1 region
x 0.67 · y 0.07 · w 0.17 · h 0.06 (high) - Hem and stitch detailVisible double topstitching at the leg hems in a contrasting tan thread and slightly flared hemline that brushes the floor.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.78 · w 0.88 · h 0.11 (high) - Center back seam and yokeVertical center back seam runs down from waistband and a short yoke seam is visible above the pockets.
1 region
x 0.45 · y 0.12 · w 0.10 · h 0.18 (high)
Other
Model wearing the jeans is shown from the rear against a plain white studio background; crop includes the lower back, hips, full legs and part of the model's hands and top. Even studio lighting with soft shadows beneath the hem.
- CompositionProduct photographed on a centered model occupying most of the frame, cropped slightly above the waistband and at the feet.
- BackgroundFlat white studio background with minimal visible horizon line near the lower third of the image.
- Model elementsModel wears a long-sleeve white top tucked into the waistband and black open-toe sandals; right hand rests at the side and left arm is bent behind the back.
2 regions
x 0.46 · y 0.00 · w 0.30 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.05 · y 0.86 · w 0.22 · h 0.13 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft, even studio lighting produces faint shadowing under the hem and slight specular highlights on the fabric texture.
Colors
dark indigo with white pinstripes· denim body#1D2A44tan stitching· stitchingmedium brown leather· waistband patch#843A12bright white· pinstripes- SilhouetteWide straight-to-wide leg trousers viewed from the rear with a mid-to-high waistband and full-length legs reaching the floor.
Variants
8 SKUs| SKU | Title | Price | Avail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4665806 | Banker-Stripe Pure Cotton Jean Fit: Wide Leg, Mid Rise - Patterned Blue - 26 | CA$150.00 | Yes |
| 4665807 | Banker-Stripe Pure Cotton Jean Fit: Wide Leg, Mid Rise - Patterned Blue - 27 | CA$150.00 | Yes |
| 4665808 | Banker-Stripe Pure Cotton Jean Fit: Wide Leg, Mid Rise - Patterned Blue - 28 | CA$150.00 | Yes |
| 4665809 | Banker-Stripe Pure Cotton Jean Fit: Wide Leg, Mid Rise - Patterned Blue - 29 | CA$150.00 | Yes |
| 4665810 | Banker-Stripe Pure Cotton Jean Fit: Wide Leg, Mid Rise - Patterned Blue - 30 | CA$150.00 | Yes |
| 4665811 | Banker-Stripe Pure Cotton Jean Fit: Wide Leg, Mid Rise - Patterned Blue - 31 | CA$150.00 | Yes |
| 4665812 | Banker-Stripe Pure Cotton Jean Fit: Wide Leg, Mid Rise - Patterned Blue - 32 | CA$150.00 | Yes |
| 4665813 | Banker-Stripe Pure Cotton Jean Fit: Wide Leg, Mid Rise - Patterned Blue - 33 | CA$150.00 | Yes |