Mother: Californian denim

This spring-summer, a new denim signature joins the Lesthete selection: Mother , a cult Californian brand based in Los Angeles. Founded in 2010 by Lela Becker and Tim Kaeding , both former employees of major denim brands, Mother has established itself as one of the benchmarks for premium jeans, renowned for its ultra-soft materials , flattering cuts and a resolutely irreverent attitude.

The idea: to make jeans that you want to wear every day, with that typically Californian mix of freedom, nonchalance and fun.

Mother, a story of denim, freedom, and irony

Mother was born in Los Angeles with a clear ambition: to do things differently in an already saturated denim world. The founders capitalized on their technical expertise but rejected the obsession with "serious" or overly rigid jeans. The result: a brand that combines

premium construction ,
immediate comfort (the famous ultra-soft fabrics),
and a relaxed attitude , full of humor, winks and model names that never take themselves too seriously.

The aesthetic draws heavily on the iconography of 1970s California : sun-scorched roads, outdoor concerts, free spirit, long and nonchalant silhouettes.

We are far from strict and urban denim: Mother champions a lifestyle where jeans are the starting point of the look, but also a playground.

Mother's DNA: extreme softness, iconic cuts, Californian spirit

What makes Mother unique is this triple feature:

Exceptionally soft fabrics
Mother is renowned for its denim with an almost "peach-skin" feel, slightly stretchy or extremely supple depending on the style. The idea is simple: jeans that feel like everyday trousers , not like armor.
Impeccably controlled cuts
The brand offers a wide range of fits:
- straight,
- flare and bootcut,
- wide leg,
- relaxed,
- cropped and ankle-length
- denim skirts and shorts.
  The goal: for everyone to find their favorite jeans, whether it's a very 70's flare or a more minimalist straight.
An irreverent attitude
Mother's tone is deliberate: collection titles, wash names, campaigns… everything exudes irony , a kind of lighthearted, almost adolescent rebellion. The brand speaks seriously about denim, but never takes itself too seriously.

Mother in spring-summer: a light, bright and vibrant denim

For spring/summer, Mother is particularly well-suited to Lesthete. We're leaving behind the very dark denim and heavy fabrics of winter and moving towards:

lighter washes : sky blue, vintage blue, luminous stonewash, sometimes ecru or off-white;
lighter fabrics , designed to be worn all day without overheating;
Cuts that allow air to circulate : wide leg, flare, bootcut, straight slightly loose, skirts and shorts.

The spring-summer 2025 denim trends confirm this movement: a strong return of cuts inspired by the 80s-90s (mom, straight, flare), a rise in wide legs and more relaxed silhouettes, maxi skirts and longer shorts, all in vintage washes that immediately give character to an outfit.

Mother fits perfectly into this landscape: the brand offers precisely this mix of controlled nostalgia and modernity that we seek to defend at Lesthete.

How to wear Mother in spring-summer

1. The bright, everyday wide leg

The basics: wide leg or flare Mother jeans in light blue or a 70s wash.

On top: a well-cut white T-shirt or a ribbed tank top, possibly a light open shirt.
On your feet: sleek sneakers or minimalist sandals.
Over: a light overshirt, an unstructured blazer or a thin leather jacket for the end of the day.

This is the ideal look to let the denim do the talking , while maintaining a very legible silhouette, very “LA meets Europe”.

2. Straight jeans + summer blazer

For a more dressed-up, but still cool, look:

Mother straight or slightly cropped jeans in a medium blue or softened raw denim.
Summer blazer in cool wool, linen or cotton, worn over a T-shirt or an open shirt.
Loafers, chic sandals or clean white sneakers.

The contrast here is between tailored suits and denim , with the softness and cut of the Mother jeans preventing the silhouette from becoming rigid. It's the kind of look that's perfect for a creative office, dinner on a terrace, or a weekend in the city.

3. Holiday look: denim shorts or skirt

When the temperature rises:

Denim shorts or a lightweight denim midi/maxi skirt,
Sleeveless top, poplin or fluid viscose shirt,
Very simple sandals, espadrilles, mules or sneakers.

Denim provides a solid base, while lightweight fabrics and accessories create a vacation vibe. The Mother advantage: even in shorts or a skirt, you retain that instant comfort that allows you to wear the piece all day long.

Mother at Lesthete: the jeans that make you want to go out

Ultimately, the arrival of Mother at Lesthete for spring-summer is an opportunity to offer denim that tells the story of Los Angeles while naturally fitting into a French urban wardrobe.

Jeans that elongate the silhouette, washes that capture the light, cuts that follow the movement rather than constrain it: Mother is there to accompany days that start at the office, extend onto a terrace and end late, somewhere between the city and the desire for a holiday.

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