Product details

Description

Acne Studios Trompe L Oeil Torn Jeans 1981 Low waist baggy leg Mid blue turns distressing into an optical illusion. Instead of relying on actual ripped construction, the seasonal trompe-l’oeil print mimics worn, torn, and layered denim details across a Mid Blue cotton-canvas base, making the surface look more complicated than it physically is.

The 1981 shape is cut with a low-to-mid waist and wide, baggy leg, plus five-pocket construction and a button fly. Made from 100% cotton, the brushed canvas gives the printed effect a substantial base. The reason to choose this version is the tension between familiar oversized denim proportions and printed faux distressing: from a distance it reads like heavily altered jeans, while up close the illusion becomes the design.

Product Details

Brand: Acne Studios
Product type: Trompe-l’oeil jeans
Color: Mid Blue
Material: 100% cotton
Fabric: Ready-to-dye cotton canvas with brushed surface
Fit: Loose fit
Rise: Low to mid waist
Leg shape: Wide, baggy leg
Details: Seasonal trompe-l’oeil print, 5-pocket construction, button fly
Product code: ck0140-auz

Styling Ideas

Keep the upper half visually clean so the illusion print has room to register. A plain black knit, washed white tee, or cropped charcoal jacket works well against the Mid Blue surface, while dark leather shoes or simple grey sneakers ground the wide leg. Avoid another distressed denim piece—the printed torn effect already supplies enough visual complexity.

Care & Longevity

Treat the apparent torn and frayed details as printed artwork rather than areas to pull or pick at. Repeated scraping or aggressive spot rubbing can affect the trompe-l’oeil surface differently from the surrounding brushed canvas. Keep sharp hardware away from the printed areas during storage and follow the sewn-in care label for cleaning.

Size & Fit

Acne Studios

Men's body measurements · Inches

Acne uses European numeric sizing on many pieces. The conversion below is for men's tops and is based on body measurements.

EU / Letter 42 / XXS 44 / XS 46 / S 48 / M 50 / L 52 / XL 54 / XXL
Chest 33 34.5 36 38 39.5 41 42.5
Waist 28.5 30 31.5 33 34.5 36 38
Hip 33 34.5 36 38 39.5 41 42.5
Real-world fit recommendation A 6'1.5", 163 lb model wears M in a relaxed Acne Studios hoodie. For a specific oversized or fitted style, follow the product's stated fit rather than relying only on the conversion.

Acne Studios also uses combined sizes such as S/M or M/L on oversized pieces. Denim and women's sizing follow different charts.

Fabric

Cotton and Canvas

Fit

Wide

Pants length

Long

Clothing features

Other

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  • Items must be unused and unworn, with original tags, packaging and accessories.
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