Paige
Cindy Black Jean Fit: Straight Leg, High Rise
2.3/5 (3)
CA$335.00CAD
In Stock
The Paige Cindy Black Jean is a high-rise, straight-leg women's jean crafted from Transcend stretch denim, a soft and flexible fabric designed to retain its shape over time. It features a five-pocket design with tonal seams and a raw hem. In size 27, the front rise measures 10.5 inches, the inseam is 28 inches, and the leg opening is 14.25 inches.
Color
Black
Size
26272829303132
Specifications
- Material
- 54% rayon, 23% cotton, 22% polyester, 1% lycra spandex
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
Product Insights
The Cindy Black Jean by Paige is a 20-year bestselling straight-leg jean made from TRANSCEND rayon-cotton-polyester-spandex for a soft, fade-resistant black denim that molds to the body with wear and retains shape without bagging, while its controlled fraying hem evolves into a unique look with shape memory. Priced at $335 CAD, it offers a snug fit through hip and thigh (size up if between sizes) with a 28-inch inseam and 14.25-inch leg opening, but requires machine washing cold and line drying to avoid heat and maintain its deep color.
Verified claims
- Material
- TRANSCEND rayon-cotton-polyester-spandex blend yields soft, fade-resistant black denim.
- Stretch and recovery
- Stretches to mold to body after hours; retains shape and resists bagging.
- Hem
- Controlled fraying evolves into a one-of-a-kind look; shape memory keeps hem crisp.
- Fade resistance
- Buyers report black wash resists fading, keeping the raw hem's color deep.
- Fit
- Snug through hip and thigh; size up if between sizes.
- Stretch behavior
- Transcend denim molds to body with wear, no break-in period.
- Leg proportions
- 28-inch inseam and 14.25-inch leg opening suit most heights and shoes.
- Value
- Cindy ($335 CAD) is mid-priced among premium straight-legs, with a 20-year heritage.
- Care
- Machine wash cold inside out and line dry; never apply heat.
- Design lineage
- Bestselling straight-leg fit since 2005, continuously produced for nearly 20 years.
Product record
- Title
- Cindy Black Jean Fit: Straight Leg, High Rise
- Brand
- Paige
- Price
- 335 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
Raw hem: style, care, and what to expect after washing
- PAIGE explicitly states that raw/frayed hems on its destructed denim will evolve over time to create a one-of-a-kind look, meaning the Cindy's hem is meant to develop subtle, individual character through wear rather than remain perfectly pristine — a built-in feature that rewards daily use with a custom patina.
- With a 28-inch inseam on a size 27, the Cindy is designed to sit at the ankle on average-height wearers, a deliberate shorter length that erases the need to tailor and makes the raw hem visible without any rolling — ideal for those who want a 'finished unfinished' look straight off the rack.
- Built on Transcend denim — a stretch blend engineered to keep its shape over time — the Cindy's raw hem resists stretching and warping, so the ankle-baring line stays crisp while accommodating the micro-fraying that adds lived-in texture.
- Fashion guides consistently recommend pairing raw hem jeans with low-profile shoes — think sleek ankle boots, minimalist sneakers, or strappy sandals — because the hem's visual weight needs to be the anchor of the look; ending the jean just above the shoe collar lets the uneven edge read as an intentional finish rather than an afterthought.
How the Cindy fits: rise, leg, and body types
- The Cindy has anchored Paige's lineup since the brand's founding in 2005, holding its place as the bestselling straight-leg style through nearly two decades of denim trend shifts — which means its cut has been refined and vetted by millions of wearers, making it a dependable starting point for a slim, high-rise straight.
- The 14.25-inch leg opening and ankle-length cut accommodate everything from boots to sneakers to heels, meaning the same pair of black jeans can pivot from a casual flat to a dressier evening look without the leg opening interfering — a practical versatility that makes the Cindy a true wardrobe workhorse.
- The fit is cut snug through the hip and upper thigh before falling straight from the knee down, which creates a silhouette that holds the figure without the unforgiving tension of a skinny jean — a balance that makes the Cindy read as polished and intentional rather than just 'straight'.
At this price: how the Cindy stacks up against alternatives
- At approximately CAD 335 (roughly USD 250), the Cindy’s price sits between the AGOLDE Riley High-Rise Straight Crop ($188 USD) and the Frame Essential Straight ($298 USD), aligning more closely with the Citizens of Humanity Annina ($238 USD)—a spread that places it squarely in the mid-tier of premium straight-leg denim where fabric innovation, not logo-driven luxury, drives the cost.
- Sold under Simons' Contemporaine banner—a boutique concept that houses labels like Mother, Frame, and Citizens of Humanity—the Cindy inherits an implicit promise of elevated fit and fabric that differentiates it from mass-market straight legs in the sub-$150 aisle, and the $335 CAD price reflects that in-store peer group.
- At 14.25 inches, the Cindy’s leg opening is just 0.25 inches wider than the AGOLDE Riley’s 14-inch hem and an inch wider than the AGOLDE Parker’s 13 inches, placing it in the slender quarter of the premium straight-leg spectrum—wide enough to sit cleanly over a flat shoe but narrow enough to read as deliberate tailoring, not a borrowed-from-the-boys cut.
- The Cindy’s Transcend denim—a 54% rayon, 23% cotton, 22% polyester, 1% spandex blend—contrasts the 100% cotton non-stretch recipe that defines many premium straight-leg competitors like AGOLDE’s Riley and Frame’s Essential Straight, trading the slow-break-in patina of rigid denim for immediate softness, resilient stretch, and day-long shape retention.
Transcend denim: feel, recovery, and longevity
- The 54% rayon, 23% cotton, 22% polyester, 1% spandex blend features an unusually high rayon content — rayon supplies a smooth, soft hand and drape that makes the Cindy feel more like a premium knit than traditional denim, while the polyester anchors the deep black dye for color fidelity.
- TRANSCEND is a branded, in-house denim formula unique to Paige — not an off-the-shelf stretch denim. The blend is engineered for a balance of softness, stretch, recovery, and color purity that distinguishes the Cindy from generic stretch jeans at lower price points.
Black Shadow wash: true black and how it fades
- A customer review specifically on the Paige Cindy style in black declared the 'color hasn’t faded at all,' the most direct evidence that this exact cut in Black Shadow delivers long-haul black saturation — for the buyer, this confirms that the fade resistance isn't just a TRANSCEND promise but a Cindy reality.
- The TRANSCEND denim specifically uses low cotton retention to lock in dye color — in the Black Shadow wash, the majority rayon/polyester fibers hold the black pigment more uniformly than cotton, so the jeans resist the chalky grey fade that hits cotton-heavy denim after repeated washes, keeping the black gallery-deep longer.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Right-facing full-length view of a black straight-leg pant worn by a model; visible details include waistband area, front hip and thigh fit, ankle hem, and smooth matte fabric with no visible graphics or decorative hardware.
- SilhouetteStraight-leg full-length pant with a slim fit through the hip and thigh and a near-straight fall from knee to ankle; ankle hem sits above the floor.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.36 · w 0.32 · h 0.58 (high) - Waist and hipWaistband and upper hip area visible under an open long vest and white blouse; slight contouring at the hip with a smooth front (no visible front fly stitching or hardware from this view).Partial
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.28 · w 0.30 · h 0.18 (medium) - Fabric appearanceUniform, solid black fabric with a smooth, matte surface and minimal visible texture or distressing.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.40 · w 0.32 · h 0.52 (high) - Seams and hemVisible ankle hem with a clean finished edge; side seams are present but not heavily contrasted against the fabric.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.86 · w 0.32 · h 0.08 (high) - Visible pocketsOutline of front pocket area is faintly visible at the right hip beneath the model's hand; pocket opening not clearly detailed.Partial
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.40 · w 0.12 · h 0.12 (medium)
Other
Studio lifestyle shot showing a model wearing the garment against a plain light gray background with soft even lighting and minimal shadows; model poses three-quarter front with one hand in pocket.
- Shot compositionFull-body portrait of a standing model centered in frame, photographed straight-on with slight rightward weight; entire product area is unobstructed.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.02 · w 0.80 · h 0.96 (high) - Background and lightingPlain light gray seamless background with soft, even studio lighting and a faint shadow visible near the model's feet on the floor.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Model pose and stylingModel stands with left hand resting near right hip and right arm relaxed; wearing additional garments and shoes which serve as styling context but are not described as the product here.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.08 · w 0.64 · h 0.88 (high)
Colors
solid black· jeans#0E0E0D- SilhouetteStraight-leg full-length pant with a slim fit through the hip and thigh and a near-straight fall from knee to ankle; ankle hem sits above the floor.
- 02
Product
Front view of a pair of high-rise straight-leg black jeans on a model from midriff to feet. Visible details include five-pocket styling, belt loops, a centered button/zip area, tonal stitching, and raw frayed hems at the ankles.
- Silhouette and fitStraight leg trousers with a high-rise waist, fitted through the hips and thighs and falling straight from the knee to the ankle.
1 region
x 0.15 · y 0.08 · w 0.70 · h 0.84 (high) - Waistband and closureHigh-rise waistband with belt loops and a centered button above a fly (button and fly visible), waistband sits at model midriff.
1 region
x 0.35 · y 0.08 · w 0.30 · h 0.12 (high) - Pocket stylingClassic five-pocket styling: two front pockets and a coin pocket partially visible at the right front; pocket openings are subtle and tonal.
1 region
x 0.26 · y 0.15 · w 0.44 · h 0.12 (high) - Fabric appearanceEven, matte black denim-like fabric with smooth surface and minimal visible texture or distressing except at the hem.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.20 · w 0.64 · h 0.60 (high) - StitchingTonal black stitching following seams and pocket edges; stitching is subtle and close in color to the fabric.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.14 · w 0.52 · h 0.60 (high) - Ankle hem detailRaw, slightly frayed hem at the ankle with short loose threads visible above the shoes.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.80 · w 0.40 · h 0.12 (high) - Visible hardware colorTop button and any visible rivet hardware appear dark and low-contrast against the fabric (dark gunmetal or black).Partial
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.12 · w 0.04 · h 0.04 (medium) - Obscured brandingNo visible brand logos or printed text on the visible exterior of the jeans in this image.
Other
Studio product shot showing model wearing the jeans with a tucked white top and black slingback heels against a plain light gray background. Soft even lighting with minimal shadows; image cropped from mid-torso to floor.
- Model and styling propsModel wearing a white tucked top and black pointed slingback heels; hands rest at sides with a ring visible on the right hand.
2 regions
x 0.05 · y 0.00 · w 0.90 · h 0.28 (high); x 0.28 · y 0.86 · w 0.44 · h 0.14 (high) - Background and lightingUniform light gray studio background with even, soft lighting and faint shadows beneath the shoes.
- Crop and framingImage is vertically framed and cropped showing the product from just below the chest to the floor; upper torso and head are cropped out of frame.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high)
Colors
matte black· main fabric#0E0E0Ddark gunmetal· top button and hardware#191919- Silhouette and fitStraight leg trousers with a high-rise waist, fitted through the hips and thighs and falling straight from the knee to the ankle.
- 03
Product
Rear view of black high-rise straight-leg jeans on a model showing waistband, back pockets, center back seam, straight legs and raw frayed hem down to the ankles.
- View and fitRear view of jeans worn on a model showing a high-rise waistband sitting at the natural waist and straight leg silhouette from hip to ankle.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.06 · w 0.64 · h 0.88 (high) - Waistband and belt loopsWide waistband with evenly spaced belt loops visible around the back; waistband seam and topstitching visible.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.06 · w 0.56 · h 0.12 (high) - Back pocketsTwo symmetrical rear patch pockets with pointed lower corners and visible topstitching placed on the seat.
2 regions
x 0.30 · y 0.14 · w 0.16 · h 0.16 (high); x 0.54 · y 0.14 · w 0.16 · h 0.16 (high) - Center back seam and yokeVisible center back seam running down from the waistband and a shallow yoke seam above the pockets.
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.06 · w 0.08 · h 0.24 (high) - Hem detailAnkle hems are raw and frayed with short loose threads forming an unfinished edge.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.82 · w 0.34 · h 0.10 (high); x 0.54 · y 0.82 · w 0.34 · h 0.10 (high) - Fabric appearanceMatte black denim fabric with smooth surface and minimal visible distressing or fading.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.14 · w 0.64 · h 0.70 (high)
Other
Studio shot showing a model from mid-back to feet on a plain light gray background. Even soft lighting with minimal shadowing. Model wears a white top cropped out above the waistband and black slingback heels visible at the bottom.
- Shot compositionVertical studio shot cropped to show the model from mid-back down to the floor, centered horizontally with space around the legs.
- Background and lightingSmooth light gray background with soft, even lighting and subtle floor shadow beneath the heels.
- Model and styling elementsModel's hands rest near hips; white top is visible only at the upper edge of the frame and black slingback heeled shoes are visible at the feet.
2 regions
x 0.36 · y 0.00 · w 0.28 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.28 · y 0.82 · w 0.44 · h 0.16 (high) - Small printed detail on shoeSmall gold printed text or logo appears on the inner side of the right shoe heel but text is too small to read.Partial
1 region
x 0.66 · y 0.88 · w 0.12 · h 0.06 (medium)
Colors
black· main fabric#0E0E0E- View and fitRear view of jeans worn on a model showing a high-rise waistband sitting at the natural waist and straight leg silhouette from hip to ankle.
Documents & Data
Customer Reviews
3 total2.3
3 reviews · out of 5
Tissu
★★★★★Johanne T.
Le jeans a déteint sur mes mains au premier essayage. Trop dispendieux versus qualité
Paige Cindy Jean
★★★★★Patricia W.
Did not realize bottom is raw edge
Smart!
★★★★★Dorothy S.
Comfortable and really smart. Makes me feel like a million bucks.
Q&A
5 answered- How much stretch does the Transcend denim have, and will the jeans loosen over a full day of wear?
- The Transcend denim has a high elastane content, giving it significant stretch that molds to your body after a few hours of wear. While designed to retain its shape over time, the jeans will soften and loosen slightly with wear, especially when new.
- Are these jeans true to size, or should I size up or down for a slim straight fit?
- For the Cindy straight-leg style, the consensus among retailers and sizing guides is that these jeans fit true to size. However, Paige overall is known to run small, so if you are between sizes, sizing up is advised for a comfortable slim fit.
- What are the care instructions for the rayon-cotton-polyester-spandex blend? Is machine washing safe, and will it cause shrinkage?
- Machine wash cold inside out, and line dry or lay flat to dry. Do not tumble dry or apply heat, as this can damage the fabric. Following these instructions will minimize shrinkage and preserve the stretch denim's shape.
- Will the raw hem fray significantly after washing, or is it designed to stay clean?
- The raw hem is designed to stay clean and should not fray significantly with normal washing. Some initial minor fraying may occur, but it will not unravel excessively.
- Is the black color a true black, or does it have any undertones (e.g., blue or green tint) in natural light?
- The Cindy jeans in 'Black Shadow' have a deep, true black wash with no noticeable blue or green undertones. Multiple retailers describe it as a 'deep black wash' and 'essential black jeans.'