Et Al
DENIM PANEL PANT SD product image (primary)
A male model wears a sleeveless black tank, wide cropped black panel pants, a black baseball cap, a short tubular silver collar necklace, chunky black zip-front boots, and holds a small black leather pouch with a long leather strap.

ET AL

Denim Panel Pant Sd

A$449.00AUD
In Stock

Et Al Denim Panel Pants are drop-crotch 3/4-length trousers with side pockets, an elastic waistband featuring a zip fly and button closure, and back patch pockets. The fabric content is listed as 9% cotton and 2% spandex. Care instructions include cold machine washing, no tumble drying, cool ironing, and dry cleaning is possible. Designed in Melbourne, model number M706ETAL-SD.

Color
BLACK DENIM
Material
9% Cotton 2% Spandex
Gender
female
Style
casual, trendy
Category
Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Pants

Color

BLACK DENIM

Size

0234561
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Specifications

Drop-crotch 3/4 denim pants with side pockets, elastic waistband, zip fly and button closure.

Elastic waistband, zip fly front with button closure, side pockets, back patch pockets, drop-crotch silhouette

Color
BLACK DENIM · black
Material
9% Cotton 2% Spandex
Secondary
spandex
Style
casual, trendy
Occasion
everyday, casual
Gender
female
Age Group
adult
Condition
new
Category
Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Pants

Additional Attributes

  • drop-crotch design
  • 3/4 length pant
  • side pockets
  • elastic waistband
  • zip fly front closure
  • button closure
  • back patch pockets
  • black denim fabric
  • cotton-spandex blend
  • essential black denim staple
  • designed in Melbourne
  • cold hand wash recommended
  • wash separately with similar colors
  • do not tumble dry
  • cool iron
  • dry cleanable (P)

Product Insights

Designed by Project Runway Australia winner Anthony Capon in limited runs of 8-24 pieces, the Denim Panel Pant Sd from ET AL is a women's-cut drop-crotch pant in a black stretch denim with 2% spandex, offering softness from first wear, drape, flexibility, and shape recovery, held by an elastic waistband and zip fly. Priced at $449 AUD, it sits between Nudie Jeans and CAMILLA in the market. The tradeoff: the same spandex that delivers comfort and fit is vulnerable to heat—tumble drying permanently breaks down the elastane and causes sagging, so it requires cold washing and no tumble drying to preserve its structure. Styling with fitted tops, heels, and a blazer balances the wide drop-crotch.

Verified claims

Value
At $449 AUD, priced between Nudie Jeans' $250 and CAMILLA's $699 AUD.
Styling
Fitted tops, heels and a blazer balance the wide drop-crotch; the black wash keeps it sleek.
Designer
Designed by Project Runway winner Anthony Capon; each style is a limited run of 8–24 pieces.
Stretch fabric
9% cotton, 2% spandex: soft from day one, but heat breaks down the elastane.
Waistband fit
Elastic waistband and zip fly anchor the drop-crotch fit without a belt; 2% spandex adds stretch.
Heritage
Designed by Project Runway Australia winner Anthony Capon; runs of 8-24 pieces per style.
Care protocol
Hot dryer permanently overstretches the spandex; cold wash and no tumble dry preserve the fit.
Fit and stretch
The 2% spandex makes the drop-crotch drape, flex and recover shape; the elastic waistband keeps it on.
Fabric behavior
2% spandex gives soft drape with no break-in and helps the elastic waistband keep its shape.
Heat care
Tumble drying degrades spandex, causing permanent sagging; the care rule against it protects the fit.
Womenswear design
A women's cut from ET AL's womenswear line, despite the male model in the photos.
Stretch denim behavior
2% spandex makes it soft from first wear, but heat drying degrades the stretch — cold wash only.

Product record

Title
Denim Panel Pant Sd
Brand
ET AL
Price
449 AUD
Availability
In stock

Deep Research

ET AL's design identity and local roots

  • Since 1987, founders Christine and Les Doughty have continuously owned and run ET AL, which means the brand’s relaxed-drape signature isn’t a seasonal reinterpretation but a deeply accumulated, independent vision that has resisted dilution for nearly four decades, lending substance to this denim pant’s unconventional cut.
  • ET AL’s foundational aesthetic borrows directly from 1980s Japanese design—relaxed tailoring, gender-neutral cuts, and a monochrome palette—so the drop-crotch silhouette and panel draping on this pant read as a deliberate reference to that avant-garde language rather than an arbitrary detail.
  • Each ET AL style is produced in runs of just 8 to 24 pieces globally, which means this denim pant is fundamentally a small-batch garment—owning one is inherently closer to buying a limited-release design object than a mass-manufactured pant.
  • Designer Anthony Capon—Project Runway Australia Season 2 winner and two-time Emirates Melbourne Cup Design Award recipient (2010, 2014)—has led the label since 2008, so this pant inherits the stamp of a designer whose androgynous, cult-followed aesthetic has earned institutional recognition in Australian fashion.

How the denim stretch affects fit and care

  • Unlike rigid raw denim that takes months to soften and mold, this 98/2 blend feels soft and pliable straight out of the package — the spandex eliminates the stiff, abrasive break-in phase, so the pants are comfortable from the first wear even if you’re not used to wearing drop-crotch styles.
  • The fabric’s spandex core is vulnerable to high heat — a tumble dryer can cause the elastic fibers to permanently lose tension, which is why the care label insists on cold washing and no machine drying; ignoring this will see the pants develop sagginess at the knee and seat after only a few hot cycles, reducing the lifespan from years to months.

Comfort of the elastic waistband with zip fly

  • ET AL's specification of cold wash, no tumble dry, and cool iron is a deliberate measure to shield the elastic from heat damage — elastic fibers degrade rapidly under high heat, so adhering to these steps directly preserves the waistband's snap and ensures the zip fly continues to close smoothly without strain.
  • Because the drop-crotch construction places the crotch seam well below the natural hip, the elastic waistband is what keeps the pants securely on the body during movement — unlike a rigid waist, it flexes with the wearer's motion while the zip fly adds a vertical anchoring point to prevent the front from sagging open.
  • The denim's 2% spandex content gives the entire garment a degree of horizontal give that backs up the elastic waistband — this dual-stretch system means the pants recover their shape after sitting and the waistband doesn't overstretch, extending the pant's wearable life.

Value against similar Australian denim

  • GINN.'s raw denim straight-leg jean at $425 AUD shares a premium tier with ET AL's pant that far exceeds mass-market Australian denim — such as Aje's $199 Zella jean or ORTC's $90 Solene — confirming the ET AL piece as a small-batch fashion item rather than a commodity cut.
  • The hand-embellished, crystallized CAMILLA girlfriend jean at $699 AUD marks the peak of Australian designer denim, and ET AL's $449 price sits between that artisanal tier and the $250 Nudie Lean Dean, carving a clear mid-premium space where the paneled drop-crotch cut commands a premium over standard slim fits without the handcraft markup.
  • Nudie Jeans channels part of its $250 Lean Dean price into free lifetime repairs, whereas ET AL's $449 Denim Panel Pant SD prioritizes immediate design differentiation — a sculptural drop-crotch, side pockets, and panel construction — offering a trade-off between long-run durability guarantee and upfront fashion impact.
  • Aje's Zella panel jeans, also constructed with displaced side seam detailing, originally retailed at $199 AUD — less than half of ET AL's $449 — underscoring that even among panel-detail denim, ET AL commands a steep premium driven by its more dramatic drop-crotch silhouette and the cachet of a niche Melbourne brand.

Styling the cropped drop-crotch silhouette

  • Pairing this cropped denim with a heel — whether a block ankle boot or a strappy sandal — immediately counteracts any pajama-like softness the drop crotch might suggest; Alterior Motif’s styling blog succinctly advises to 'wear them with heels' to lengthen the leg and dress up the silhouette, turning the pant into a credible evening option.
  • Layering a tailored blazer over a simple top instantly reframes this denim pant for semi-formal settings; Farfetch emphasizes that adding structured tailoring 'can tie your whole look together,' creating a vertical line that offsets the drape and makes the drop-crotch feel like a deliberate styling move.
  • The denim’s spandex blend — the listing notes 2% spandex — grants the fabric the necessary give to drape low on the hips without turning stiff or diaper-like; ShunVogue recommends 2–5% elastane specifically so drop-crotch jeans 'move with you without restricting movement,' and warns that rigid denim 'can make the drop crotch area appear overly stiff and unnatural.'
  • The pant’s built-in 3/4 hemline delivers the skin-baring break that stylists prize for drop-crotch silhouettes without requiring manual cuffing; as Alterior Motif notes, when drop-crotch pants are not cropped, the solution is to 'cuff them' to expose the ankle, so this design element does the proportion-adjusting work upfront.
  • Black denim does optical work in this pant: darker washes naturally compress the visual weight of the dropped rise; ShunVogue confirms that 'darker washes tend to be more flattering, as they minimize the visual impact of the dropped rise and create a sleeker overall appearance,' meaning the silhouette reads sharper than a lighter wash would.
  • The Denim Panel Pant SD’s voluminous drop crotch calls for a more streamlined upper half; ShunVogue’s drop-crotch style guide mandates 'Pair with fitted tops (e.g., cropped tees, bodysuits) to balance proportions,' a rule that prevents the relaxed lower half from overwhelming the wearer’s frame and keeps the look intentional.

Image Analysis

4 images
DENIM PANEL PANT SD product image (primary)
01

Product

A male model wears a sleeveless black tank, wide cropped black panel pants, a black baseball cap, a short tubular silver collar necklace, chunky black zip-front boots, and holds a small black leather pouch with a long leather strap.

  • Tank topSleeveless black tank top with a round neckline and narrow shoulder straps; fabric shows soft wrinkles at the torso where it meets the waistband.
    1 regionx 0.28 · y 0.12 · w 0.45 · h 0.36 (high)
  • Pants silhouetteHigh-waisted, very wide cropped black pants with visible front pleating and large panel-like overlays on each thigh creating a skirt-like volume that ends below the knee.
    1 regionx 0.20 · y 0.45 · w 0.60 · h 0.45 (high)
  • Hand placement and pouchModel holds a small black leather pouch in the right hand at hip level; a long black leather strap with punched holes hangs down from the pouch.
    1 regionx 0.18 · y 0.56 · w 0.22 · h 0.18 (high)
  • Neck accessoryShort tubular collar-style necklace in a reflective metallic silver finish sits close to the base of the neck.
    1 regionx 0.38 · y 0.15 · w 0.24 · h 0.08 (high)
  • CapBlack six-panel baseball cap with a curved brim, worn forward on the head.
    1 regionx 0.43 · y 0.00 · w 0.14 · h 0.12 (high)
  • BootsChunky black leather boots with a prominent front zipper, thick lug soles, and a slightly rounded toe; one boot is stepping forward.
    1 regionx 0.36 · y 0.78 · w 0.28 · h 0.22 (high)
  • Fabric texturePant fabric appears matte with crisp pleats and panel seams; tank fabric appears smoother and slightly stretchy with subtle surface wrinkles.

Other

Studio shot of a model on a plain white background with even lighting; image is full-body, vertically oriented and slightly cropped at the top of the cap and bottom of the boots.

  • Background and lightingPlain white background with soft, even studio lighting producing minimal shadows around the model.
  • Shot compositionFull-body frontal three-quarter pose with model walking forward; image centered on the model with slight top and bottom cropping.
  • Image qualityHigh-resolution image with clear detail and sharp edges; no visible text or labels on clothing.

Colors

matte black· pants#0E0E0Eblack· tank top#0E0E0Eblack· cap#150D0Cgloss black· boots#0D0D0Emetallic silver· necklaceblack leather· pouch and strap#0E0D12
DENIM PANEL PANT SD product image 2
02

Product

Loose wide cropped black pants with pronounced paneling and draped side pocket panels visible on the model's right side; high waistband with front pleats and a matte fabric finish.

  • SilhouetteWide, full-leg cropped trousers ending at mid-calf with a roomy, voluminous profile.
    1 regionx 0.20 · y 0.42 · w 0.57 · h 0.52 (high)
  • Paneling and drapeLarge overlapping panel or draped pocket detail on the outer side of the right leg creating a folded appearance and extra volume.
    1 regionx 0.34 · y 0.58 · w 0.27 · h 0.28 (high)
  • Waist and front pleatsHigh waistband with vertical front pleats or tucks below the waist shaping the upper leg.
    1 regionx 0.30 · y 0.39 · w 0.34 · h 0.16 (high)
  • Fabric finishMatte, slightly textured medium-weight fabric that hangs with structured drape consistent with denim or heavy woven cotton.
    1 regionx 0.28 · y 0.46 · w 0.45 · h 0.46 (medium)
  • HemStraight, clean-finished hem at the cropped length falling above the ankle.
    1 regionx 0.28 · y 0.82 · w 0.45 · h 0.12 (high)
  • Visible seamsPanel seam lines visible along the side and front panels defining the garment construction.
    1 regionx 0.34 · y 0.50 · w 0.30 · h 0.48 (medium)

Other

Studio product shot showing a male model in a three-quarter right-side pose against a white background with even lighting; additional garments and accessories are visible but are not described as product attributes.

  • Model poseMale model standing in a relaxed three-quarter right-side view with arms hanging naturally and head turned slightly right.
    1 regionx 0.18 · y 0.03 · w 0.64 · h 0.97 (high)
  • Other garments visibleBlack sleeveless tank top, black cap, chunky black zip-front boots and a silver collar-style necklace are worn by the model but are not the photographed product.
    2 regionsx 0.30 · y 0.02 · w 0.40 · h 0.30 (high); x 0.30 · y 0.82 · w 0.38 · h 0.18 (high)
  • Background and lightingEven white studio background with soft shadowing beneath the model; image is high contrast between clothing and background.
  • Image framingFull-body crop from slightly above head to boots with small white margin on all sides.

Colors

black· pants#0E0E0E
DENIM PANEL PANT SD product image 3
03

Product

Front-facing full-body view of a male model wearing a black sleeveless tank, wide cropped black panel pants with pleats and draped side panels, glossy black mid-calf boots with front zippers, a black baseball cap, and a thick silver tubular choker necklace.

  • Tank top shapeBlack sleeveless tank top with a scoop neckline and close-fitting torso; hem falls to the waist over the top of the pants.
    1 regionx 0.28 · y 0.12 · w 0.44 · h 0.30 (high)
  • Pant silhouetteHigh-waisted wide cropped pants that end below the knee, with prominent front pleats and panel-like draped side sections creating a voluminous silhouette.
    1 regionx 0.20 · y 0.47 · w 0.60 · h 0.40 (high)
  • Pant panel detailVisible vertical pleats at the front waist and folded/draped panel seams on outer thigh area forming pouch-like folds near the knees.
    1 regionx 0.28 · y 0.52 · w 0.44 · h 0.30 (high)
  • Boot constructionShiny black mid-calf boots with a prominent chunky sole and a visible front zipper running up the center of the shaft.
    1 regionx 0.34 · y 0.86 · w 0.32 · h 0.14 (high)
  • Neck accessoryThick tubular silver choker necklace that sits across the base of the neck and rests on the collarbones.
    1 regionx 0.38 · y 0.09 · w 0.24 · h 0.10 (high)
  • CapBlack baseball-style cap with a curved brim, worn forward on the head.
    1 regionx 0.39 · y 0.00 · w 0.22 · h 0.12 (high)
  • Hands and postureModel stands facing camera with arms relaxed at sides and fingers slightly curved; hands visible and unobstructed.
    1 regionx 0.24 · y 0.42 · w 0.52 · h 0.28 (high)

Other

Studio full-body front shot on a plain white background with even lighting and minimal shadows; image frames the model from cap to boots centered in the composition.

  • Background and lightingPlain white background with even studio lighting and soft, minimal shadows under the boots.
  • Shot compositionCentered full-body frontal shot showing the model from head to boots with the subject vertically centered in frame.
  • Image qualityHigh-resolution, well-focused image with clear detail on garments and accessories.

Colors

black· tank top#151316black· pants#0E0E0Egloss black· boots#0D0E12black· cap#1A0E0Csilver· choker necklace
DENIM PANEL PANT SD product image 4
04

Product

Rear view of a model wearing loose, knee-length black panel pants with a visible back patch pocket and draped side panel; model also wears a black racerback tank, black cap, and chunky black boots.

  • Pant silhouetteLoose, wide-leg knee-length pant with a dropped-crotch appearance and a roomy, skirt-like drape down the right side rear
    1 regionx 0.27 · y 0.37 · w 0.51 · h 0.52 (high)
  • Back pocketSingle square patch back pocket visible on the left rear panel (model's right), top-stitched onto the pant
    1 regionx 0.36 · y 0.45 · w 0.14 · h 0.12 (high)
  • Side drape panelExtra fabric panel or large pocket that hangs as a drape along the right side rear of the pant, producing an asymmetric rear silhouette
    1 regionx 0.56 · y 0.45 · w 0.20 · h 0.48 (high)
  • Waistline and hemWaistline is covered by the tank top; pant hem falls around mid-calf with a straight finished edge
    1 regionx 0.27 · y 0.78 · w 0.51 · h 0.18 (medium)
  • Tank top styleBlack racerback tank with deep armholes and narrow straps; fabric appears smooth knit with visible seam at neckline
    1 regionx 0.33 · y 0.10 · w 0.25 · h 0.37 (high)
  • CapBlack baseball-style cap viewed from rear-left with an open strap area at the back
    1 regionx 0.40 · y 0.00 · w 0.20 · h 0.12 (high)
  • BootsChunky black mid-calf boots with pronounced lug soles and smooth upper panels
    1 regionx 0.33 · y 0.82 · w 0.33 · h 0.17 (high)
  • Material appearancePant fabric appears matte and slightly textured, tank fabric is smoother and also matte
  • Visible seams and stitchingTopstitching visible around the back pocket and along the tank neckline and armholes
    2 regionsx 0.36 · y 0.45 · w 0.14 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.33 · y 0.10 · w 0.18 · h 0.12 (high)

Other

Studio shot showing a standing model from the rear on a seamless white background with even lighting and soft shadows; image cropped to full body with slight space above the head.

  • Shot compositionFull-body rear-facing model centered in the frame with white seamless background
  • LightingEven, soft studio lighting with minimal shadowing and neutral color balance
  • Model poseModel stands with weight shifted slightly to the left leg and right arm hanging relaxed; head turned slightly to model's left
  • Image qualityHigh resolution, sharp focus on clothing and model, no visible noise

Colors

matte black· pants#0E0E0Eblack· tank top#12110Fblack· cap#120E0Eblack leather· boots#0D0D0D

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Q&A

8 answered
Does the Denim Panel Pant Sd have side pockets?
Yes, the Denim Panel Pant Sd has side pockets. They come alongside the back patch pockets as part of the design.
What is the material composition of the Denim Panel Pant Sd?
The listing states the composition as 9% Cotton and 2% Spandex, but that appears to be a typo — it's most likely 98% cotton and 2% spandex. We recommend checking the garment label for the exact breakdown before washing.
Does the Denim Panel Pant Sd have an elastic waistband?
Yes, the Denim Panel Pant Sd has an elastic waistband. It is paired with a zip fly front and button closure.
What is the price of the Denim Panel Pant Sd?
The Denim Panel Pant Sd is priced at $449 AUD, with the sale price also $449 AUD.
Is the Denim Panel Pant Sd designed for women?
Yes — this is from ET AL, an Australian womenswear label, so it's designed for women. The listing doesn't explicitly state a gender, but the brand's collection is women's.
What is the length of the Denim Panel Pant Sd?
The Denim Panel Pant Sd is a 3/4-length pant. The description describes it as drop-crotch 3/4 pants.
Does the Denim Panel Pant Sd have a zip fly and button closure?
Yes, the Denim Panel Pant Sd has a zip fly front with button closure. It also features an elastic waistband.
Is the Denim Panel Pant Sd a drop-crotch style?
Yes, the Denim Panel Pant Sd is a drop-crotch style. It's described as drop-crotch 3/4 pants with side pockets.

Provenance

Merchant Link
https://etal-australia.com/products/m706etal-sd
Platform
shopify
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