These jeans by THE GREAT. feature a high-rise waist and a relaxed, wide-leg cut for a slouchy feel. These jeans by THE GREAT. feature a high-rise waist and a relaxed, wide-leg cut for a slouchy feel. Emily Current and Meritt Elliott have been business partners for nearly twenty years, excelling as entrepreneurs, brand builders, stylists, and designers. Their journey led them to their proudest achievement yet: the creation of THE GREAT., a fully realized women's wear collection. They are champions of supportive female friendships and embody creative fearlessness, recognized for their authentic, kind, and optimistic approach to design and life.