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Browse all Ksubi jeans →EMPIRE JEAN RELIK
The verdict
Fit
Relaxed-straight through hip and thigh, suggesting more room than contemporary cuts without going full baggy. Empire is Ksubi's accessible relaxed silhouette.
Quality
Back-in-stock and carryover designations suggest a proven, well-constructed piece. Ksubi's execution at this price is solid.
Is the price fair?
USD 220 is mid-tier for a relaxed-straight women's jean. Fair pricing for the fit and brand positioning.
Best for
Women seeking comfort without trend extremes; works for casual wear and moderate styling flexibility.
Care
Relaxed fits can stretch; cold wash and dry flat to maintain shape.
What owners report about Ksubi jeans
Owners report thick, rigid denim with little to no give — several rental-service reviewers note there is no stretch at all, while one reported a pair stretching about two sizes over a day, so experiences vary by style. The slim cuts are made for narrow frames, and curvier owners frequently find them restrictive or hard to sit in at their usual size. Long-term owners report pairs lasting a few years and holding their shape.
- Strengths
- Owners praise the thick, sturdy denim and report pairs lasting a good 2-3 years of wear while keeping their shape.
- Watch out for
- The recurring complaints are the rigid, no-give fabric and the narrow cut — restrictive when sitting, a poor match for curvier shapes, and waists that run small on several styles.
- Sizing
- Rental-service owners most often report the jeans running small, especially in the waist, and advise sizing up, while other reviewers call the slim cuts true to size — check per style.
About Ksubi's jeans line as a whole. Sources: Ksubi customer reviews - Rent the Runway · Ksubi Jeans Review - Honest Brand Reviews · Ksubi Denim Showdown - Noble Gentlemen Trading Co.
