8 questions about the Agolde brand

• Where does the Agolde brand come from?
• How big is the Agolde brand?
• Where are Agolde clothes made?
• What to wear Agolde denim with?
• How to wash Agolde jeans?
• How to make an Agolde jean bigger?
• How to shrink Agolde jeans?
• Is Agolde an ethical fashion brand?

• Where does the Agolde brand come from?

  Agolde is a Californian brand specialising in premium denim since 1993. It was relaunched in 2014 by Jérôme Dahan, considered the godfather of modern denim. Agolde now belongs to the famous label Citizens of Humanity, of which he is the founder.

  To create jeans with a retro feel, the brand relies on a design collective based in Los Angeles. Agolde jeans are designed with a unique sense of detail and combine design, durability and comfort.

• How big is the Agolde brand?

  The Agolde brand fits normally, so you can take your usual size.

  Please note that Agolde references its jeans in the American size system. To help you find your way around, here are some French size equivalents:

  • 24-25 US = 34 FR
  • 26-27 US = 36 FR
  • 28-29 US = 38 FR
  • 30-31 US = 40 FR

• Where are Agolde clothes made?

  Agolde garments are made in California and Turkey in workshops owned by Citizens of Humanity. The washing and melting of Agolde jeans is done in Los Angeles (a large part of the denim production is centralized there).

• What to wear Agolde denim with?

  Agolde denim is a wardrobe staple that can be matched to any mood, season or trend. Wear your jeans with a white tee and a pair of pumps to create a stylish urban look. Prefer a more casual look? Pair them with a chunky knit sweater or bomber jacket and white Sneakers .

• How to wash Agolde jeans?

  To properly care for Agolde jeans, we recommend washing them inside out at 30°C. Don't forget to close the buttons and zips to reduce friction. To avoid fading, clean with similar colors . Above all, do not bleach it.

• How to make an Agolde jean bigger?

  If your Agolde jeans are too tight, you can try one of these tips to try to gain a few inches:

  • Soak your jeans in cold water with a cup of vinegar and baking soda. This will soften the fabric without damaging it.
  • Stretch your jeans with all your strength at the waistband when they come out of the machine, still wet. You can do this on an adjustable hanger.
  • Spray warm water on the tight areas of the jeans and stretch them to loosen the fabric.

  You can also use a fabric softener for the very first wash.

• How to shrink Agolde jeans?

  If your Agolde jeans have become too loose, you can try one of these tips to try to shrink them:

  • Wash your jeans in the washing machine at over 40°C and then put them in the dryer.
  • Put your jeans (inside out, folded in quarters) in boiling water for 20-30 minutes, then put them in the dryer. You can concentrate on the loose parts if you don't want to shrink the whole jean.

  With these methods, the fabric fibres will tighten under the effect of the water temperature.

• Is Agolde an ethical fashion brand?

  The Agolde brand is socially committed and respects good practice in working conditions. It ensures that its entire supply chain is free from forced labour, abuse of workers or child labour.

  In addition, Agolde denim is made from organic or recycled cotton, and for the most part in the USA. The brand has also implemented techniques to limit the amount of water used in the manufacture of its jeans.

  As part of its ethical approach, it invests in innovative technologies to reduce its environmental impact.