American Vintage

Frequently asked questions about the brand American Vintage

• Where does the brand American Vintage come from?

  American Vintage is a French ready-to-wear brand, created in Marseille by Mickaël Azoulay in 2005. Since 2009, its head office is in Signes, in the Var. The premises were designed by the Marseille architect Yvann Pluskwa. The name of the company is a tribute to Mickaël Azoulay's travels in the United States and the values associated with vintage style: authenticity, durability and comfort.

• Who is Michaël Azoulay?

  The creator of the brand American Vintage, Michaël Azoulay, is originally from Marseille. After a professional baccalaureate in electricity, he got a job as a salesman in ready-to-wear clothing. He then discovered a gift for fashion and was attracted to design. In 2001, he launched a line of jumpers for women. Someone close to him noticed his talent and encouraged him to persevere. Inspired by his travels in the United States, Michaël Azoulay founded American Vintage in 2005, at only 23 years old.

• In what year was the brand American Vintage created?

  The first collection of the brand was released in 2005. It consisted only of T-shirts, available in a multitude of shapes and colors. In 2007, a first boutique opened in Marseille. Then, the label diversified with a men's line in 2008, accessories from 2013 (handbags, backpacks and clutches), and a range of homewear since 2017.

• How to size the brand American Vintage ?

  It is recommended that you select your usual size when ordering clothing American Vintage. The cuts are fluid and comfortable, but follow the standard French sizes. For example, on a T-shirt, size M corresponds to a 38/40, which is a chest size of 85 to 90 cm. For more certainty, you can refer to the size guide in the article description.

• American Vintage is it an ethical fashion brand?

  The brand American Vintage offers sustainable pieces, such as its Vegiflower T-shirt, which is coloured using 100% vegetable dyes. In 2020, it developed an ecological denim, which requires less water to produce. Finally, the brand's philosophy emphasises the notion of durability, with timeless, quality pieces that are designed to be used for a long time.