Maison Margiela Trousers and Jeans: Every Fit Explained
Maison Margiela Trousers and Jeans: Every Fit Explained
Maison Margiela trousers come in two worlds. The denim is treated, cut and rebuilt: bleached panels, slashes at the knee and seams moved to unusual places. The tailoring is calm and exact: tuxedo stripes, pleated wool and mohair. Coveti stocks more than 25 styles in the Maison Margiela collection, from jeans to tailored trousers.
Quick answer
- Jeans: sized by waist in inches, mostly 24 to 33; many styles are wide and long.
- Trousers: Italian sizes; IT 42 is UK 10.
- Signature denim: cut-out, bleached and spliced.
- Signature tailoring: the satin-waist tuxedo trouser.
The jeans
Margiela denim is where Glenn Martens's background at Diesel shows. The Bleached Spliced Jeans in Light Indigo joins bleached panels across the leg, the Bleached Cut-Out Jeans in Light Indigo cuts openings above the knee, and the Straight Jeans with Contrasted Pockets in Blue Jeans adds contrast pockets with decortique details. For an easier pair, the Straight-Leg Jeans in Light Blue and the Wide-Leg Jeans in Light Blue are clean straight and wide legs in light blue. The Distressed Jeans in Blue is distressed.
The tailored trousers
The Satin-Waist Virgin Wool Tuxedo Trousers in Black has satin bands down the sides and a satin waist, cut wide and full length. The Pleated Wool Tailored Trousers in Dark Grey is pleated wool, the Wool Tailored Trousers in Ecru is ecru wool and the Herringbone Wool Pleated Trousers in Black is herringbone. The Wool Mohair Trousers in Dark Avion has the same Greasy Patina finish as its matching jacket.
Leather, satin and cargo
The Leather Trousers in Black is the statement pair. The Satin Drawstring Trousers in Pink Beige is satin with a drawstring, made for evening and holidays. The Cotton Cargo Trousers in Olive is a relaxed cotton cargo in olive. The Floral Sequin Patchwork Trousers in Multicolour is covered in floral sequin patchwork.
How the sizes work
Jeans use waist sizes in inches. Take your usual denim size, and check the product page for the inseam, because many styles are cut long to stack at the ankle. Tailored trousers use Italian sizes. Maison Margiela sizes its ready-to-wear in Italian sizes, which run four above UK, so an IT 42 is a UK 10. Knitwear comes in letter sizes and jeans in waist sizes. The full conversion is in our Maison Margiela size guide.
How to wear them
- Bleached jeans with a black fitted knit top and a long coat.
- Tuxedo trousers with a white cotton T-shirt and flat shoes.
- Wide jeans with a white shirt tucked in and Tabi flats.
Maison Margiela at a glance
| Founded | 1988, Paris, by Martin Margiela and Jenny Meirens |
| Creative director | Glenn Martens, since January 2025 (after Martin Margiela to 2009 and John Galliano, 2014 to 2024) |
| Owner | OTB, the Italian group founded by Renzo Rosso, majority owner since 2002 |
| Signatures | The four white stitches, the blank numbered label, the Tabi split toe, deconstruction, Artisanal remade garments |
| Lines | Artisanal (couture), the main collection, and MM6 Maison Margiela, launched in 1997 |
| Made in | Most ready-to-wear is made in Italy; a few pieces are made in France |
| Sizes at Coveti | Italian sizes IT 36 to 50 (UK 4 to 18), letter sizes XS to XXL for knitwear, waist sizes for jeans |
Frequently asked questions
Do Maison Margiela jeans run small?
No general correction is given. Take your usual waist size and check the inseam, since many styles are long.
What size are Maison Margiela trousers?
Tailored trousers use Italian sizes. IT 40 is UK 8, IT 42 is UK 10 and IT 44 is UK 12.
What are Maison Margiela cut-out jeans?
Jeans with openings cut into the leg, a signature of the current denim. Some versions are bleached.
Where are Maison Margiela jeans made?
Most are labelled Made in Italy.
Are Margiela tuxedo trousers worth buying?
Yes, if you want one smart pair that also works with a T-shirt. They are virgin wool with satin side bands.
Read next: the Margiela size guide, Margiela knitwear, Glenn Martens at Margiela.
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