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What changes: Broader washes and a flashier, more mainstream fit range
Brand profile
J Brand
Los Angeles premium denim label known for dark-rinse skinny jeans, owned since 2012 by Japan's Fast Retailing, parent of Uniqlo and Theory.
Los AngelesOrigin
UnisexFocus
Minimalist / ContemporaryStyle
$$$Price
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What to know about J Brand
Dark skinny denim built the name
J Brand made its reputation on dark-rinse skinny jeans, led by the 811 fit, before broadening into men's denim and ready-to-wear.
Part of the LA premium denim wave
Founded in 2004 by Jeff Rudes and Susie Crippen, it launched in spring 2005 through Ron Herman's Melrose denim bar rather than as a mass label.
Owned by Uniqlo's parent company
Japan's Fast Retailing took a majority stake in December 2012 and still runs the brand alongside Theory, which shapes its output and distribution.
How J Brand fits
Overall fit
true to size
J Brand denim generally fits true to the labeled waist size but runs slim and body-hugging, especially in its signature skinny and slim styles.
Tip: Order your usual waist size; the slim and skinny fits are cut close so size up if you want extra room through the thigh.
Medium confidence · based on 6 sources
By category
| Category | Runs | Shape | Size advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trousers & pants | slightly small | slim | Ready-to-wear trousers run slim, so size up if you prefer a relaxed fit. |
| Jeans & denim | true to size | slim to skinny | Take your normal waist size; consider a straighter fit over the 811-style skinny if you want more room in the leg. |
Directional fit consensus summarized from public sources with AI — a starting point, not a guarantee. Confirm with the product's own measurements before buying.
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J Brand fit questions
Does J Brand run big or small?
J Brand fits true to size. Order your usual waist size; the slim and skinny fits are cut close so size up if you want extra room through the thigh. J Brand denim generally fits true to the labeled waist size but runs slim and body-hugging, especially in its signature skinny and slim styles.
How does J Brand fit?
J Brand denim generally fits true to the labeled waist size but runs slim and body-hugging, especially in its signature skinny and slim styles. Overall shape: slim to skinny.
How do J Brand trousers & pants fit?
J Brand trousers & pants fits slightly small. Ready-to-wear trousers run slim, so size up if you prefer a relaxed fit. Shape: slim.
How do J Brand jeans & denim fit?
J Brand jeans & denim fits true to size. Take your normal waist size; consider a straighter fit over the 811-style skinny if you want more room in the leg. Shape: slim to skinny.
Brand facts
J Brand is a Los Angeles premium denim label co-founded in 2004 by Jeff Rudes and Susie Crippen, and launched at retail in spring 2005 through Ron Herman's Melrose denim bar. It built its name on dark-rinse skinny jeans, particularly the 811 fit, and expanded into men's denim and ready-to-wear. Japan's Fast Retailing, parent of Uniqlo and Theory, took a majority stake in December 2012 and still owns the label, which is now run alongside its Theory apparel business.
- Founded
- 2004
- Origin
- Los Angeles, United States
- Made in
- USA, Mexico
- Price
- $$$
- Focus
- Unisex
- Facts checked
- August 2026
- Styles
- Minimalist / Contemporary, Quiet luxury, Y2K