This vintage Y2K Escada trouser is a crossover piece that lands right between denim and tailoring from the early 2000's. Escada takes the classic five-pocket silhouette and elevates it with a dense, twill-weight cotton in a rich chocolate brown. The cut is clean and straight through the leg, with a fitted waist and a slightly higher rise that gives it a more polished stance than a standard jean. In mint vintage condition.
Hardware is where the label shows itself: polished silver rivets engraved with the Escada monogram sit at each pocket corner, paired with a matching engraved shank button at the fly — a quiet, logo-forward detail that reads luxury rather than logomania. The back yoke is gently curved and fully topstitched, sitting above set-in patch pockets for a tailored, structured seat. Belt loops and a straight waistband keep the silhouette streamlined enough to dress up with a blazer or wear as a sharper alternative to a five-pocket jean.
Escada was founded in Munich in 1976 by Margaretha and Wolfgang Ley, becoming one of Europe's most celebrated luxury ready-to-wear houses through the 1980's and 1990's. Known for impeccable tailoring, bold colour, and refined hardware details, Escada pieces from this era are increasingly sought after by archive collectors and vintage fashion enthusiasts worldwide.
Approximate Size: 26.5" (refer to measurements below)
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Waist: 68cm / 26.5"
Length: 92cm
Fabric: Cotton twill