Rio by Stephen Mardon High Rise Denim Cutoff Shorts Size 25 Vintage 80s 90s

True vintage Rio by Stephen Mardon high-rise denim cutoff shorts in a classic medium-to-dark blue wash. Rigid denim with a super high-rise silhouette & heavily frayed raw cutoff hem. These have the quintessential authentic 80s/90s denim look — structured non-stretch denim, a tiny waist, high rise, and ultra-short distressed cutoff fit. Perfect for vintage, Western, cowgirl, Americana, rodeo, festival, grunge, Y2K or casual styling. DETAILS: * Brand: Rio by Stephen Mardon * True vintage * Estimated Era: 80s–90s * Listed Size: 25 * Original Tagged Size: 9 * Medium/dark blue wash * 100% cotton * Rigid / non-stretch denim * High rise / high waisted * Raw cutoff hem * Heavy fraying / fringe * Reworked cutoff style * Classic five-pocket construction * Belt loops * Zip fly * Button closure * Made in Indonesia * RN 50027 ~MEASUREMENTS — TAKEN FLAT: * Waist: 12.5” across / approximately 25” around * Front Rise: 12” * Inseam: approximately 2.25” SIZE & FIT NOTE: Originally tagged vintage size 9. Listed as a size 25 based on the ~ 12.5” flat waist measurement. Vintage sizing can differ significantly from modern sizing, so please compare measurements above with a well-fitting pair for best fit. Preowned true vintage condition. These appear to have been reworked/cut from longer denim into shorts. Raw, uneven and heavily frayed cutoff hem as pictured. Please review all photos closely for vintage wear, condition and details.