Vanessa Bruno
Griffon Cropped Wide-Leg Pant
CA$265.00CAD
In Stock
The Griffon Cropped Wide-Leg Pant is a high-rise trouser from Vanessa Bruno, made from a soft cotton and linen blend. It includes belt loops, a zip fly with button closure, side pockets, and patch back pockets. With an inseam of 23 inches (58.5 cm), the pant features a cropped wide-leg fit that ends above the ankle.
- Material
- cotton and linen blend
- Gender
- female
- Style
- casual, smart-casual, minimal
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Pants
Color
Hazelnut
Size
38404244
Specifications
Cropped wide-leg pant in a soft cotton-linen blend with clean lines and functional details.
Belt loops, zip fly with button closure, side pockets, back patch pockets, 23-inch inseam.
- Material
- cotton and linen blend
- Secondary
- linen
- Style
- casual, smart-casual, minimal
- Occasion
- everyday, work, weekend
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Pants
Additional Attributes
- soft, supple cotton and linen blend
- cropped wide-leg fit
- belt loops
- zip fly with button closure
- side pockets
- patch pockets at the back
- 23-inch inseam
- full silhouette with controlled drape
- clean lines
- functional details
- versatile dressed down or polished up
Product Insights
The Griffon Cropped Wide-Leg Pant from Vanessa Bruno combines a breathable cotton-linen blend with controlled drape and shape retention, featuring a mid-rise waist with belt loops that balances the mid-calf crop and A-line hem. Its oversized patch pockets replace standard 5-pocket denim for a workwear-inspired, dressed-up look, embodying the brand's Parisian chic. The main tradeoff is the 110°C ironing limit due to polyester pocket lining, but at $265 CAD, Simons offers a ~41% discount off the direct US price.
Verified claims
- Shape retention
- The cotton-linen blend resists bagging and provides controlled drape.
- Texture and breathability
- The 12% linen gives a dryer hand and slub texture, increasing breathability versus cotton-only pants.
- Ironing care
- Maximum iron temperature 110°C due to polyester pocket lining that melts at higher heat.
- Crop length
- Mid-calf crop clears flats and flatters petite frames.
- Waist and crop balance
- Mid-rise waist with belt loops balances the cropped wide leg.
- Sizing
- Take usual size; wide cut ensures consistent cropped length and volume.
- Silhouette
- Narrow at thigh, flares to A-line hem, with large patch pockets.
- Fit
- Cropped to mid-calf; buy your usual size for intended drape.
- Pocket design
- Patch pockets replace 5-pocket construction for a workwear-inspired look.
- Pocket care
- Patch pockets require ironing at max 110°C due to polyester lining.
- Brand identity
- Patch pockets reflect Vanessa Bruno's chic and effortless Parisian style.
- Waist anchoring
- Mid-rise waist with belt loops cinches the wide leg into an hourglass silhouette.
- Brand heritage
- Founded in 1996, Vanessa Bruno's Parisian vision sets the Griffon apart from L'Agence and Akris.
- Design language
- Oversized patch pockets and wide flared cut replace 5-pocket denim, enabling a more dressed-up look.
- Value
- Simons sells the Griffon for $265 CAD, ~41% lower than Vanessa Bruno's direct US price.
- Material
- 88% cotton/12% linen blend offers breathability, controlled drape and shape retention.
- Styling
- Dry linen-cotton and patch pockets create a workwear look distinct from 5-pocket denim styles.
- Iron temperature
- Iron at 110°C max; hotter melts the 70% polyester lining.
Product record
- Title
- Griffon Cropped Wide-Leg Pant
- Brand
- Vanessa Bruno
- Price
- 265 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
Fit and sizing consistency
- Vanessa Bruno defines the length as '7/8 length (mid-calf)', which means the 23-inch inseam is designed to stop well above the ankle for a summer-ready cropped silhouette that avoids dragging while preserving the wide-leg volume.
- Independent boutique Palomino advises taking your usual size due to the wide, flared cut, and Vanessa Bruno's own customer reviews aggregate to a 'fits perfectly' mark, collectively indicating the pattern is graded to accommodate the intended volume without the need to size up for looseness or down for a slimmer fit.
Care and long-term durability
- The 110°C ironing limit is dictated by the 70% polyester pocket lining — polyester begins to soften above 110°C, so a hot iron would fuse or melt the internal pockets while you press the exterior.
Tailoring and structural details
- The 23-inch (58.5 cm) inseam creates a deliberate mid-calf crop that keeps the wide-leg silhouette from overwhelming smaller statures and ensures the hem clears the ground with flats, making it a more versatile, ankle-centric proposition than a full-length wide leg.
- The 'wide, flared cut' specification means the leg does not fall straight from thigh to ankle but instead flares outward, producing a subtle A-line that adds drama and balances the cropped length—a silhouette choice that elevates the pant beyond a basic cropped wide-leg into more directional territory.
- Brand-identifying large patch pockets on the back and sides replace the sleek, jetted pockets of formal trousers, injecting a utility-inspired detail that reads as intentional casualness—a pant that treats a tailored silhouette with a relaxed, weekend-ready attitude.
- The mid-rise waist sits at the natural waist and includes belt loops, providing a tailored anchor that allows a belt to cinch the silhouette, transforming the voluminous wide leg into a defined, hourglass-friendly shape ideal for smart-casual layering.
How it compares to similar designer wide-leg pants
- The Griffon lists at $315 USD on Vanessa Bruno’s own US e‑boutique; at $265 CAD — roughly $185 USD at current exchange — the Simons price represents a ~41% saving off the brand’s direct‑to‑consumer price, repositioning this cotton‑linen pant as a strong value entry in the contemporary French designer category.
- Vanessa Bruno built her label from 1996 around the ideal of ‘chic and effortless Parisian’ style; owning the Griffon means buying into a quarter‑century of French fashion consistency, which is a distinctly different cultural proposition than the California‑bred minimalism of L’Agence or the Alpine‑luxury roots of Akris.
- Where the L’Agence Wanda ($295) uses a 100% cotton twill and the Akris Flora ($895) relies on a cotton gabardine, the Griffon’s 12% linen content imparts a dryer hand and increased porosity — a summer‑weight advantage that also gives the fabric a subtle, organic slub texture missing from standard cotton weaves in this price segment.
- The Griffon ditches the ubiquitous 5‑pocket jean construction seen on the L’Agence Wanda in favor of oversized patch pockets at the back and side pockets, shifting the visual language from denim‑inspired casual to a cleaner, more workwear‑inflected minimalism that dresses up with far less effort.
How the cotton-linen blend wears
- The 12% linen provides enough fiber body to maintain the pant’s wide, flared shape without the need for stiff interfacing, while the cotton ensures the fabric flows and moves softly — it’s the micro-mechanical reason the brand can promise a 'controlled drape.'
- With no elastane and linen’s elongation at break of only 1.5–3%, the fabric resists permanent stretching — so the knees won’t bag out even after a full day of sitting, and the wide-leg silhouette stays crisp from morning to evening.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Front view of a wide-leg cropped pant in a warm brown fabric with visible front patch pocket and straight hem finishing above the ankles.
- SilhouetteHigh-rise wide-leg pant with a cropped length that ends above the ankles and a full straight hem.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.40 · w 0.64 · h 0.50 (medium) - Pocket detailRectangular patch pocket visible on the right front thigh with topstitched edges.
1 region
x 0.50 · y 0.53 · w 0.20 · h 0.12 (high) - Waistband and front riseWaistband area is visible with a center front seam but no visible zipper or button fastening in the image; waistband detail is partly obscured by the top.Partial
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.36 · w 0.44 · h 0.14 (medium) - Fabric and finishMatte woven fabric with a smooth, slightly structured appearance and visible topstitching along pockets and seams.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.40 · w 0.64 · h 0.50 (medium) - HemStraight single-fold hem finishing cleanly above the ankle.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.82 · w 0.60 · h 0.09 (high)
Other
Studio product shot showing a model wearing the pants; neutral gray seamless background and even studio lighting produce a soft shadow under the feet. The photo is centered and cropped slightly above the top of the model's head.
- Shot compositionCentered full-body studio shot of a model standing facing forward; image cropped slightly above the top of the head and including footwear.
- Background and lightingSmooth neutral light-gray seamless background with even frontal lighting and a soft shadow cast under the feet to the right.
- Styling propsModel styled with a yellow short-sleeve blouse and white platform sandals; these items are visible but are not part of the product observations.
Colors
rust brown· main fabric#7A3C2C- SilhouetteHigh-rise wide-leg pant with a cropped length that ends above the ankles and a full straight hem.
- 02
Product
Front view of cropped wide-leg pants in a rust brown fabric showing high waist, visible topstitching, large patch pockets on the front, belt loops, a center front fly seam, and a wide cropped hem that falls above the ankles.
- SilhouetteCropped wide-leg trousers with a high waist and a flared, A-line leg that ends above the ankles.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.10 · w 0.76 · h 0.78 (high) - Waistband and belt loopsSingle-layer waistband with visible belt loops evenly spaced across the front waist.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.06 · w 0.44 · h 0.10 (high) - Front closure detailCenter front fly seam visible; closure area is stitched but the fastener itself is not visible.
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.12 · w 0.16 · h 0.12 (high) - Patch pocketsRectangular patch pockets on the front upper thigh with visible topstitching outlining each pocket.
2 regions
x 0.26 · y 0.16 · w 0.20 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.54 · y 0.16 · w 0.20 · h 0.20 (high) - TopstitchingVisible single-row topstitching along pocket edges, waistband, and center front seam in a matching thread color.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.10 · w 0.52 · h 0.50 (high) - HemWide folded hem with a visible stitch line running around the bottom edge of each pant leg.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.68 · w 0.68 · h 0.14 (high) - Fabric surfaceMedium-weight woven fabric with a matte finish and a slight visible weave texture.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.22 · w 0.60 · h 0.56 (medium) - Visible occlusionUpper torso cropped at waist and lower legs and feet visible; hands rest alongside the pant legs partially covering side seams.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (low)
Other
Studio front-on shot of a model wearing the pants against a neutral light gray seamless background with soft, even lighting and subtle floor shadow.
- Shot compositionFull-frontal, centered crop from waist to feet showing the front of the pants; model stands facing camera.
- Background and surfaceUniform light gray seamless background and floor with a faint shadow beneath the model.
- LightingSoft, even studio lighting with minimal specular highlights and gentle shadows defining form.
- Props and stylingModel wears a yellow top tucked into the waistband and white platform sandals; these items are styling props and not described as product features here.
2 regions
x 0.36 · y 0.00 · w 0.28 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.34 · y 0.76 · w 0.32 · h 0.20 (high)
Colors
rust brown· main body#8A4535- SilhouetteCropped wide-leg trousers with a high waist and a flared, A-line leg that ends above the ankles.
- 03
Product
Rear view of a high-waist, cropped wide-leg pant in a reddish-brown solid fabric with belt loops, two horizontal welt back pockets, center back seam, and a visible stitched hem landing above the ankles.
- SilhouetteWide-leg cropped trousers viewed from the rear with a high waist and a full wide leg that ends above the ankles.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.12 · w 0.64 · h 0.74 (high) - Waistband and belt loopsStraight waistband with evenly spaced belt loops visible along the rear waistband.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.12 · w 0.40 · h 0.06 (high) - Back pocketsTwo horizontal welt-style back pocket openings located on the upper rear panel, aligned symmetrically either side of the center back seam.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.17 · w 0.32 · h 0.08 (high) - Center back seamSingle visible vertical center back seam running from the waistband down between the legs.
1 region
x 0.48 · y 0.12 · w 0.04 · h 0.66 (high) - Hem finishStraight hem with visible topstitching around the leg openings.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.78 · w 0.64 · h 0.10 (high) - Fabric surfaceOpaque woven fabric with a subtle textured appearance consistent with a medium-weight cloth.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.30 · w 0.56 · h 0.50 (medium) - Occlusion by modelLower arms, hands and shoes of the model are visible and overlap the pant legs at the sides and bottom, partially occluding edges of the garment.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.10 · w 0.80 · h 0.85 (high)
Other
Studio product shot showing the model from the rear against a neutral light gray background; parts of a yellow top and white platform sandals with wooden block heels are visible. Even, soft studio lighting with minimal shadows.
- BackgroundUniform light gray studio background with no visible props or graphics.
- Model styling visiblePortion of a yellow top is visible at the waistline above the waistband; model is wearing white platform sandals with wooden stacked block heels visible below the pant hem.
2 regions
x 0.36 · y 0.02 · w 0.28 · h 0.10 (high); x 0.28 · y 0.82 · w 0.44 · h 0.16 (high) - Shot compositionRear-facing, full-length crop centered in frame with the garment occupying most of the vertical axis and slight floor visible at the bottom.
- Lighting and shadowSoft, even studio lighting producing faint diffuse shadows beneath the shoes and along the inner leg seams.
Colors
rust brown· main fabric#813E2E- SilhouetteWide-leg cropped trousers viewed from the rear with a high waist and a full wide leg that ends above the ankles.
Documents & Data
Q&A
1 answered- Does the fabric have any stretch (e.g., elastane) or is it completely rigid?
- The fabric is described as a cotton and linen blend with no mention of elastane or stretch fibers. It is likely rigid with minimal to no stretch.