Professional communicator interested in sustainability, poverty, motherhood, and God. THE COST OF A PAIR OF JEANS. As consumers become increasingly aware of globalisation and the social and environmental impacts of product consumption, many businesses are recognising the value of adopting a triple bottom line. According to a 2009 Economist article. Wearing them, relative to how much they cost? There are few items in my wardrobe that I love more than my dark-wash skinny jeans.