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Barrel Jeans Are Trending For 2023, Here Are 13 Pairs To Consider

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Gone are the days when the denim debate consisted of simply straight vs skinny. Now there are baggy, low-rise, dad jeans, wide-leg and everything in between. Personally, we don't subscribe to the notion that any one silhouette reigns supreme. Instead, it's all about their purpose in putting an outfit together. 
 
But, if you're in the market for a new pair of jeans, what shape should be at the top of your current wishlist (beyond your typical classic cuts) for maximum wear? Our bet is on barrel jeans. Not to be confused with actual barrels, barrel-leg jeans are easily identified by their signature loose-fitting legs and tapered shape that bows out from the knee to the ankle at varying degrees. 
 
While the cut is slightly reminiscent of 'mom' styles, barrel jeans bring a noticeably more refined edge. And this is where the beauty of barrel jeans lies. Thanks to their loose-fitting legs and high-rise, barrel jeans feel just as comfortable to wear as your favourite worn-in styles but bring a more sophisticated and thought-out vibe thanks to their interesting and unexpected shape. Convinced yet? Keep scrolling to shop our favourite barrel-leg denim finds below. 

Tibi Brancusi Mid-Rise Tapered Jeans

PRICE: $608.81

Cut from inky Japanese denim, these artfully designed jeans are folded at the cuffs to create a voluminous silhouette that will add interest to any outfit. Shop here. 

Toteme High-Rise Barrel-Leg Jeans

PRICE: $430

Made from rigid denim cotton, the tapered silhouette of these jeans will elevate your denim wardrobe for evenings out. Shop here. 

Wandler Chamomile Barrel-Leg Jeans

PRICE: $280

These navy-barrel leg jeans are cut from stretch denim and framed by a mid-rise and cropped cuffs for a modern take on your classic denim. Shop here. 

Frame Extra Long Barrel Jeans

PRICE: $475

The ultra-high rise and extra long inseam of these barrel jeans elongates the leg for an on-trend floor-grazing look. Shop here. 

Arket Barrel Leg Non-Stretch Jeans

PRICE: $119

Crafted from rigid denim fabric made from recycled cotton, these high-waist jeans feature a loose, slightly curved barrel leg. Shop here. 

COS Tapered-Leg High-Rise Jeans

PRICE: $135

These ankle-length jeans are crafted from non-stretch recycled cotton denim and feature a tapered, subtle barrel-shaped leg. Shop here. 

Levi’s Made & Crafted Barrel Jeans

PRICE: $167

Inspired by oversized vintage denim, these jeans are designed to cinch the waist like a paper bag and create an exaggerated barrel-shaped leg. Shop here. 

Frame Barrel-Leg Jeans

PRICE: $432

These mid-blue jeans have an authentic vintage-inspired denim fade and a clean, barrel-leg drape. Shop here. 

Ganni Striped Wide-Leg Denim Jeans

PRICE: $375

Patterned in green and white stripes, these statement patterned jeans have a flattering high-rise and barrel leg for a carefree feel. Shop here. 

Raey Taper Organic-Cotton High-Waisted Tapered Jeans

PRICE: $265

These mindfully crafted jeans are made from GOTS-certified organic cotton and are cut from classic blue denim with a high waist. Shop here. 

Mother The Curbside High-Rise Tapered Jeans

PRICE: $538

The high-rise waist and tapered legs of these light-blue denim jeans make them just as cool looking as they are comfortable. Shop here. 

Rag & Bone Black Logan Jeans

PRICE: $293

The blended denim Lyocell gives these jeans a lightweight finish which plays nicely with their wide-leg fit and high rise. Shop here. 

Toteme Barrel Organic High-Rise Straight-Leg Jeans

PRICE: $444.24

The perfect choice for spring, these white denim jeans are cut from organic denim in a high-rise, straight-leg shape with a slight barrel silhouette. Shop here.

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Image credit: Toteme | COS | Arket 

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