While many brands claim to offer both comfort and style in jeans, few have got closer to the ideal than Jacob Cohen. Combining French artistry with the quality of Italian and Japanese denim, their brand offers a few special touches that make unpacking a pair of Jacob Cohen jeans into a true experience.
Whether you’re already a convert to the brand, or considering your first pair, it never hurts to have a reminder of true artistry in action.
Feeling good, smelling great
Each pair of Jacob Cohen jeans is hand-sprayed with a bespoke fragrance featuring notes of patchouli and sandalwood before being boxed up. The manufacturers do this to create a pleasant memory that you’ll come to associate with the supreme comfort of wearing your new jeans. It’s a small touch, but one that elevates the whole experience - and one you’ll only find with Jacob Cohen.
Hidden inspiration
Tucked inside every pair is an embroidered motto: “Go to bed with a dream and wake up with a purpose.” It’s a nod to Nicola Bardelle - the creative force who brought fresh vision to the family brand, before sadly passing away in 2012 following a road accident. It’s a quiet reminder that even your denim can carry a bit of inspiration with you, and a touching tribute to the original inspirational figure behind the success of Jacob Cohen.
Eco-Conscious by design
Jacob Cohen jeans are made with sustainability in mind. The brand uses natural indigo dye, avoids harsh chemicals, and opts for eco-friendly finishing processes like washing with Greek pumice stones. The dye itself is also representative of their artisanal approach to jeans, with a formula that remains a closely-guarded secret known only to a few.
Fully transparent artistry
If you’ve ever been curious about the production process, or concerned with the origins of your clothing, Jacob Cohen jeans will be very much to your taste. Each pair comes with a unique tracking code that details the journey of your garment - from the materials used, to the artisans who handled it. It’s a talking point, certainly, but also a record of the care and dedication that went into producing your jeans.
True craftsmanship takes time
Creating a pair of Jacob Cohen jeans is no quick task. From hand-finished seams to precise laser cutting and hand-sewn buttons, each pair involves over 100 hours of meticulous craftsmanship. That’s time well spent when you consider the end result: jeans that fit as well as they feel.
Designed to Last a Lifetime
More than fashion, Jacob Cohen jeans are designed as heirloom garments. The focus is on quality and longevity, not trends. These are jeans you can wear for years - refined, durable, and timelessly stylish. Once you've moved on to a new pair, which you undoubtedly will just for the thrill of unboxing, you can pass your older pairs on to a lucky recipient, who'll one day be able to do the same.
No article looking at Jacob Cohen would be complete without a run-through of this season’s hottest picks, so here are ours:
Jacob Cohen - Medium Wash 'Bard' Slim Fit Jeans
Jacob Cohen’s Bard jeans feature a slim-fit cut with medium blue wash, and are about as classic as jeans get, with the extra flourish that’s made the brand famous.
Jacob Cohen - Khaki Beige 'Bard' Slim Fit Jeans
The Bard jeans in khaki beige offer a neutral palette alternative which opens up a range of complementary colour options.
Jacob Cohen - Mid Blue Wash 'Eduard' Regular Fit Jeans
If you prefer a more classic silhouette, the Eduard jeans in a mid blue clean wash offer a “regular fit” alternative. All the classic Jacob Cohen features remain as present as ever, but the legs are a little wider than on the slim fit.
Jacob Cohen as a brand isn’t just about the jeans that they produce. It’s about clothing that goes a step further to demonstrate true luxury. Whether it’s the soft scent as you unbox them or the reassuring structure of a handmade waistband, every detail is considered. In a world of fast fashion, they’re dedicated to moving at their own pace, and the result is quality that you’ll rarely see elsewhere.
