With Nothing Underneath Introduces Jeans, And They Are Perfect.
There are certain combinations that simply make getting dressed easier. A great shirt, good jeans, perhaps a loafer or ballet flat, and you are done. It is the sort of outfit that works for the school run, a meeting, lunch and whatever else the day might throw at you, which is probably why we have long been fans of With Nothing Underneath.
Founded by former Vogue stylist and Tatler editor Pip Durell in 2017, the London brand started with one very specific mission: to make the perfect women’s shirt, borrowing the quality and considered details traditionally associated with menswear. What followed was something of a cult uniform: relaxed shirts, excellent tailoring and, increasingly, an entire wardrobe of understated pieces designed to be worn again and again.
So perhaps it was only a matter of time before jeans arrived.
This week, With Nothing Underneath launched its first denim collection, introducing three silhouettes: the Crawford, a classic straight leg; the Fawcett, a full-length wide leg; and the Stevie, a cropped kick flare. Each is high-waisted and priced at £150.
The names are a clue to the mood. Cindy Crawford, Farrah Fawcett and Stevie Nicks provide the inspiration, giving the collection a subtle ’70s and ’90s nostalgia without tipping into retro territory. It feels particularly well suited to the way many of us want to dress now: less outfit, more uniform.
Durell herself has spoken about that idea in relation to motherhood. After becoming a mother, she described being “very much a jeans and shirt person”, adding that being able to look put together with minimal effort had become essential. It is a sentiment that will be familiar to many mothers. When five spare minutes in the morning can feel positively luxurious, clothes that reliably work together earn their place in a wardrobe very quickly.
The jeans themselves have clearly been designed with longevity in mind. The Crawford and Fawcett are made from rigid organic-cotton denim intended to soften and mould with wear, while the Stevie contains a small amount of stretch for a more immediately lived-in feel.
Our initial thoughts? The Crawford is the pair most likely to become the everyday hero: high-waisted, straight-legged and very good with one of WNU’s oversized shirts tucked loosely into the waistband. The Fawcett is the more polished option, particularly good with a blazer, while the Stevie brings just enough ’70s character to a white shirt and ballet flat.
Obsessed? Oh yes we are.
By Alice Codford
We only feature pieces we genuinely love, have tried, want or have had recommended to us. This edit contains affiliate links, which means we may earn a small commission.The Crawford Jeans
THE STRAIGHT LEG, HIGH WAIST PAIR.
The Crawford Jeans, £150
The Crawford is WNU’s take on the perfect straight-leg jean: high-waisted, close-fitting and cut from rigid organic cotton denim in a classic light-blue wash. Designed to cinch at the waist and soften beautifully with wear, they’re the kind of jeans you’ll reach for constantly. The Crawford comes in shades Mid Blue and Light Blue.
The Fawcett Jeans
THE WIDE LEG, HIGH WAIST PAIR.
The Fawcett Jeans, £150
The Fawcett is WNU’s nod to ’70s denim: high-waisted, fitted through the waist and hips, then falling into a full wide leg. Cut from rigid organic cotton in a classic mid-blue wash, they’re flattering, polished and designed to make your legs look impossibly long. The Fawcett comes in shades Mid Blue and Off-White.
The Stevie Jeans
THE CROPPED FLARED LEG, HIGH WAIST PAIR.
The Stevie Jeans, £150
