Lucky Brand vs & Other Stories: which jean wins?
Both land in the mid tier — the Lucky Brand 410 Athletic Straight (men's) at $99, the & Other Stories Mom Fit Jean at $99. Here's how they stack up, head to head.
| Lucky Brand | & Other Stories | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $99 | $99 |
| Material | Cotton/elastane blend, ~12oz, with 1–2% elastane. | Frequently a rigid or low-stretch cotton denim, with some stretch styles, in a mid-weight fabric suited to structured silhouettes. |
| Fit | Athletic straight: roomy through the thigh, regular through the calf, mid-rise. True to size at the waist for most. | Offered in mom, straight, wide-leg and tapered cuts. Owners report the rigid styles fit close to the body initially and the European sizing can run small. |
| Quality | Mid-tier mall denim. Stitching is solid; knees show wear first; the stretch keeps the roomy thigh from sagging. | Reviewers describe washes and construction as a step above fast fashion, with the rigid denim holding its shape, though finishing varies by style. |
| Best for | Quad-heavy and athletic builds, and daily wear where getting the thigh right matters more than fabric. | Shoppers wanting design-led, vintage-inspired denim with a minimalist Scandinavian sensibility. |
| Care | Cold wash inside-out, tumble low — the cut holds its shape better than most stretch jeans at the price. | Wash cold inside out and air-dry rigid denim to preserve the fit and dark wash. |
Which should you buy?
They sit in the same tier and are priced identically, so it comes down to what you want out of a jean. Lean Lucky Brand for quad-heavy and athletic builds, and daily wear where getting the thigh right matters more than fabric; pick & Other Stories for shoppers wanting design-led, vintage-inspired denim with a minimalist scandinavian sensibility.
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