In 1969 I went to Europe, as you do at about 21. On my way through Los Angeles my brother, who was living there, bought me a pair of blue denim bell bottoms. Natural wasted, skinny top and wide pant leg. My Arnsdorf wide legged jeans have the same shape and I am happily reminded of my American jeans of the hippy era. They both have inadequate pockets, (the 1969ers had patch pockets) though, that being the only flaw for me in the Arnsdorf pants. Now, 50 years on, I heard the Arnsdorf business philosophy and wanted to own a garment made from sustainably grown cotton, dyed with non polluting color and made locally. I chose these practical, hip to the program, jeans- reminiscent, but only in design, of those of my younger days.

Stumbled upon these jeans and fell immediately in love. They're an incredible fit and just the right length. I've had many compliments since wearing them.

I got approached by a woman at the farmer's markets on the weekend - "are they the Arnsdorf jeans?" "Yep! And here's all the things I love about them...

These jeans are amazing, they are so flattering that every time I wear them, someone asks where they are from!