# Bold Wide Leg Jeans American Apparel Unveils the Crop Carpenter Jean in Two Colorways By Grace Mahas | Published 2019-10-23 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crop-carpenter-jean References: [global.americanapparel](https://global.americanapparel.com/en/the-crop-carpenter-jean_dm3654w?c=Black) & [global.americanapparel](https://global.americanapparel.com/en/the-crop-carpenter-jean_dm3654w?c=Dusty%20Rose) If you're searching for the perfect staple jean to wear this fall, American Apparel's new Crop Carpenter Jean has got you covered. The [extremely flared pants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultra-low-rise-flare) boast the classic carpenter jean fit including a [relaxed wide leg](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snugfit-denim) with a cropped inseam of 27 inches. In addition, the pants replicate the pockets seen on traditional work pants for an authentic vibe. The Crop Carpenter Jean is available in two colorways: Black and Dusty Rose and these pants can be seamlessly paired with a chunky knit and [jean jacket](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grey-bandits-midtown-denim-jacket) for an avant-garde and timeless aesthetic. Lastly, these jeans are made with quality in mind ensuring they will last you the whole season and beyond. Consumers can purchase these pants for $99 CAD online and in stores. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 76% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Bold Wide Leg Jeans:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore sustainable fabric options for wide leg jeans to appeal to eco-conscious consumers. - **Crop Carpenter Jeans:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate smart functionality into the design of crop carpenter jeans, such as hidden pockets for tech gadgets. - **Authentic Workwear Aesthetic:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with artists or designers to create limited-edition versions of carpenter jeans with unique prints or graphics. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Retail:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a direct-to-consumer model for selling wide leg jeans to bypass traditional retail channels. - **Sustainable Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Establish a circular fashion system for recycling and upcycling old jeans into new wide leg styles. - **Smart Clothing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine smart technology with wide leg jeans to create wearable tech that enhances user experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fall Denim Style Launches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fall-denim-styles.md) - [Understated High Rise Jeans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/high-rise-wide-leg.md) - [Fall Denim Drops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forever-fall-by-just-black-denim.md) - [Curve-Enhancing Wide Leg Jeans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yoga-jeans-lily.md) - [Flattering Retro Oversized Denim](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jnco.md) - [Versatile Denim Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/versatile-denim.md) - [Boxy Denim Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chore-shirt.md) - [Size-Inclusive Organic Jeans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sizeinclusive-organic-jeans.md) - [Relaxed Autumn Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fall-2025-denim-collection.md)