Citizens of Humanity 90's French High Rise Straight review

Citizens of Humanity's 90's French High Rise Straight is the rigid-denim answer to jeans that slide down: with no stretch in the fabric, the waist cannot loosen over the day the way high-stretch jeans can. The brand lists an 11 inch rise and says the jean sits high at the waist, with a 30 inch inseam, a 16 inch leg opening and a button fly. A longer 33 inch inseam is offered for taller women. The fabric is 100% regenerative cotton from the Citizens of Humanity Group's Regenerative Cotton Program, described as rigid and non-stretch with a soft hand, and the jean is made in Turkey. Citizens says it fits true to size, and sizes run from 23 to 34. The cost is the highest here at $248, and rigid denim leaves no room for error, so women between sizes may prefer AGOLDE's comfort stretch or Madewell's Comfort Stretch.

Who it is for

women who want rigid denim that will not stretch out

Price

$248 on citizensofhumanity.com as of November 2026.

90's French High Rise Straight In Amherst Regular price $248.00
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 13, 2026.

Key features

• 11 inch rise that the brand says sits high at the waist
• 100% regenerative cotton, rigid and non-stretch
• Button fly
• 30 inch inseam with a 16 inch leg opening, plus a 33 inch longer inseam option
• Made in Turkey

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Rigid cotton does not relax the way stretch denim can
• Strength: Published rise, inseam and leg opening
• Strength: A longer 33 inch inseam is offered
• Weakness: $248 is the highest price on this list
• Weakness: No stretch, so the waist needs a precise fit
• Weakness: Sizes stop at 34

Key facts

• Price: $248
• Rise: 11 inches
• Fabric: 100% regenerative cotton, rigid
• Closure: Button fly
• Sizes: 23 to 34

Where it ranks

Citizens of Humanity 90's French High Rise Straight is No. 8 in our Best High Rise Jeans verdict and No. 8 in Best Straight Leg Jeans.