Totême jeans and denim: the classic cut, the twisted seam, the kick flare
Totême jeans and denim: the classic cut, the twisted seam, the kick flare
Totême denim is rigid organic cotton cut straight and sold by waist inch, and the classic cut, a high-rise straight leg, is the jean the house has repeated since its Original denim. Around it sit the wide leg, the twisted seam, the kick flare and the low taper and low straight cuts, in raw, true vintage, cool blue, washed black and off-white. 55 denim pieces on Luxury Shoes , $164 to $1,042, median $680. This page is each cut, the washes, the waist sizing and how the cotton behaves.
Key facts
- 55 denim pieces on Luxury Shoes , $164 to $1,042, median $680
- Cuts: classic cut (high-rise straight), wide leg, twisted seam, kick flare, low taper, low straight, and the denim skirt and jacket
- Sizes: waist 23 to 32 inches on a 28 inch inseam, 30 on some cuts; Luxury Handbags lists the waist number
- Fabric: rigid organic cotton (GOTS on some pieces); a little elastane on the slimmer cuts
- Washes: raw, true vintage, cool blue, faded blue, washed black, off-white, ecru
- Care: cold, inside out, rarely; never tumble
The classic cut
High rise, straight leg, full length, in rigid organic cotton that softens with wear. It is the jean the house built its denim on and the one to buy first, in raw for the deepest blue and off-white for summer.
The wide leg and the twisted seam
The wide leg is the relaxed cut, high at the waist and wide to the floor; the twisted seam runs the outseam forward so the leg falls with a slight curve, and it comes raw and full length.
The kick flare and the low cuts
The kick flare is slim to the knee and flares below with a raw hem; the low taper and low straight sit on the hip. These are the fashion cuts and the ones to wear with the heels.
Waist sizing
Sold by waist inch, 23 to 32. Take your usual waist; the rigid cotton gives about half an inch after a few wears. The size guide explains the inseams.
Care
Wash cold, inside out, as rarely as you can stand, and hang to dry. Raw denim fades where it creases; that is the point of it.
The pieces on Luxury Handbags now
1. Scoop neck rib tank black, $164
An earlier-season piece, still in stock, shown in black.
2. Twisted seam denim full length raw, $403
A permanent-line piece, in the shade named on the listing.
3. Classic cut denim full length off-white, $416
An earlier-season piece, still in stock, shown in off white.
4. Twisted seam denim worn blue, $416
A permanent-line piece, in the shade named on the listing.
5. Classic cut denim full length mid grey, $441
An earlier-season piece, still in stock, shown in mid grey wash.
6. Twisted seam denim full length mid grey, $441
An earlier-season piece, still in stock, shown in mid grey wash.
7. Twisted seam denim full length worn blue, $441
A permanent-line piece, in the shade named on the listing.
8. Denim board shorts in White, $530
Made from 100% organic GOTS cotton, shown in white.
9. Twisted seam denim in Washed blue, $610
Made from 100% organic cotton, shown in washed blue.
10. Twisted seam denim full length in Rinsed blue, $630
Made from 100% organic GOTS cotton, shown in rinsed blue.
11. Wide leg denim in White, $640
Made from 100% organic cotton, shown in white.
12. High slim denim in Rinsed blue, $660
Made from 100% organic OCS cotton, shown in rinsed blue.
13. Low straight denim in White, $660
Made from 100% organic GOTS cotton, shown in white.
14. Classic cut denim full length in Faded black, $680
Made from 100% organic cotton, shown in faded black.
“Our longstanding Signatures are unmistakably TOTEME: they have a classic expression and a clear purpose in our wardrobe. Whether it is a tank, trench or flip-flop, we strive to make the best wardrobe archetypes by tweaking and perfecting them over time through improved materials and manufacturing techniques,” the house writes on its sustainability page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Totême classic cut denim?
The house’s high-rise straight-leg jean in rigid organic cotton, full length, sold by waist inch. It is the Original denim shape repeated every season.
How does Totême denim fit?
True to the waist number, straight through the leg, long. The rigid cotton gives about half an inch with wear.
How much are Totême jeans?
$164 to $1,042 on Luxury Shoes , median $680.
Are they stretchy?
The classic cut and wide leg are rigid cotton with no stretch; the slimmer cuts carry a little elastane, stated on the page.
Which wash?
Raw for the darkest blue that fades with you; true vintage for a worn-in blue; off-white and ecru for summer; washed black for the office.
Is there a denim jacket?
In some seasons, and a denim skirt. Both take the same rigid cotton.
Read next
Totême trousers Size guide Tops and shirts White and ivory
More Totême guides
Every Totême page by Luxury Shoes ’s fashion editor Gemma Deeks: Is it a luxury brand?, How to style, Brands like Totême, The edit, Who is Totême?, History timeline, Size guide, Shoe size guide, Price guide, Where to buy, Sale, Review, Real vs fake, Materials and care, Glossary, Who wears it, vs The Row, vs Khaite, Capsule wardrobe, The Signatures, Fall winter 2026, Spring summer 2026, Coats, Scarf jackets and coats, Jackets and blazers, Shearling, Knitwear, Dresses, Trousers, Skirts, Tops and shirts, Swim and beachwear, Leather, Bag guide, T-Lock bags, Belted tote, Shoe guide, Boots, Flip flops, Sneakers, Jewellery guide, Sunglasses, Scarves, Black, Camel, beige and brown, White and ivory.
Sources and method
Checked on 18 September 2026 by Gemma Deeks, fashion editor at Luxury Shoes . Product facts, the compositions, care lines, dimensions, heel heights and country of manufacture, are the brand’s own product-page text; counts, prices and price ranges are Luxury Shoes ’s live catalogue on that date and move with stock; the founders’ biography and the house history come from the brand’s own pages and the press articles listed below, each read on the date above; the size scales are the brand’s own. Where a claim could not be checked against one of these it was left out, and where the fitting room is giving its own advice the page says so.
- toteme.com, About: the house’s own description of itself, its founders and the atelier in Stockholm
- toteme.com, Sustainability: the Signatures, the design principles, the Milkywire partnership and the 2024/25 report
- toteme.com, FAQ: shipping countries, duties, payment and returns on the brand’s own store
- toteme.com, Stores: the flagship list by country
- Totême product pages: the description, composition, care, size-guide and country-of-manufacture lines of every style (1,297 pages saved between June and September 2026)
- Elin Kling on Wikipedia
- Karl Lindman on Wikipedia
- Wikidata Q4959117
- WWD, With New Investment, Totême Shoots for the Stars (2021): the Altor minority investment, growth and margin figures and the founders’ quotes
- The Telegraph, Lisa Armstrong, 24 February 2025 (via Yahoo Life): revenue, headcount, the Paris show and Elin Kling’s quotes
- Vogue Scandinavia: Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden’s favourite Nordic brands
- The Business of Fashion, BoF 500: Elin Kling and Karl Lindman
- Luxury Handbags live catalogue, 18 September 2026: prices, sizes and stock
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