Re/Done vs MOTHER: which jean wins?
Both land in the premium tier — the Re/Done 90s High Rise Loose at $245, the MOTHER The Tomcat (women's) at $248, just $3 apart. Here's how they stack up, head to head.
| Re/Done | MOTHER | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $245 | $248 |
| Material | Often 100 percent cotton rigid denim with authentic vintage-style washes; some stretch options exist but the brand leans rigid. | Cotton/elastane blend, ~11oz; premium mill sourcing. |
| Fit | The 90s High Rise is a roomy, vintage-inspired loose cut sitting high on the waist. Reviewers advise checking the size chart, as the rigid fabric offers little give. | High-rise, straight with a slight crop and a hand-cut frayed hem. Sizing runs specific — size up one or two from your usual is common advice. |
| Quality | Owners report sturdy rigid construction and convincing vintage finishing; the rigid denim breaks in over time rather than stretching immediately. | Premium construction; the consistency of the cut across drops is the brand's calling card. The frayed hem is intentional, not a flaw. |
| Best for | Shoppers wanting an authentic vintage-inspired high-rise jean in rigid denim. | The signature MOTHER aesthetic, premium daily rotation, and anyone who's tried the cut and wants to commit. |
| Care | Wash cold inside out and infrequently to preserve the wash; hang dry to maintain the rigid fabric. | Cold wash inside-out and air or low-heat dry; the raw hem is meant to fray slightly more with wear. |
Re/Done's 90s High Rise Loose ($245) is a roomy, vintage-inspired cut in rigid 100% cotton denim, while MOTHER's The Tomcat ($248) is a high-rise straight with a slight crop and a hand-cut frayed hem in an ~11oz cotton/elastane blend. The $3 gap is a wash, so this is purely silhouette and fabric feel: rigid-and-loose versus stretch-and-straight with a built-in frayed hem.
roomy vintage-inspired loose cut, rigid 100% cotton, convincing vintage finishing, breaks in over time
slight crop, hand-cut frayed hem, cotton/elastane stretch, years of proven longevity, consistent cut across drops
Which should you buy?
At three dollars apart, price decides nothing. Buy the Re/Done if you want a roomy, high-rise loose leg in rigid cotton and don't mind a break-in period with little give. Buy the Tomcat if you want a straight, slightly cropped leg with stretch comfort and a frayed hem, plus owners reporting they wear the same pair for years without the cut going slack. Both run size-specific, so check the chart either way.
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