Agolde
Established · $200-$400 · Los Angeles, United States
Rigid, vintage-inspired denim from LA, made from organic cotton that softens with wear and built for the body, not trends.
Think: Vintage-inspired denim, regenerative cotton, rigid fits.
The buy: the '90s straight jean
What to buy
the '90s straight jean
Categories
Occasions
Why Agolde is worth it
Agolde makes jeans that feel like a lucky vintage find: rigid, '90s-leaning cuts in worn-in washes, without the hunt through the racks.
The core is the '90s jean reworked: high-rise straight legs that nip in at the waist, slouchy mid-rise cuts, barrel and baggy shapes, mostly in rigid cotton denim that gives and softens as you wear it. Much of the denim uses regenerative cotton, and the washes are finished in the company's own laundries with laser and ozone techniques for fading that looks earned. Comfort-stretch versions are there for anyone who wants more give.
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Is now a good time?
The sale pattern
From 6 months of sale tracking.
It's been 28 weeks since the last one against a rhythm of about every 9 weeks — they're due.
- Runs a sale
- about every 2 months
- Last sale
- 6 months ago
About Agolde
Italian denim pioneer Adriano Goldschmied founded Agolde with Ron Herman in 1993. Jerome Dahan, a Los Angeles denim veteran, relaunched it in 2014 as a label built around vintage-inspired fits.
It takes its cues from decades of youth culture and classic jeans, reworked with modern proportions, and became known for a high-rise straight jean with a nipped waist that reads like the ideal secondhand pair.
- Founded
- 1993
- Founded by
- Adriano Goldschmied and Ron Herman
- Based in
- Los Angeles, United States
- Made in
- Los Angeles and Turkey, mostly in company-owned facilities
- Made of
- Mostly cotton denim, much of it regenerative, rigid or comfort stretch
- Shipping
- Ships across the US by FedEx, with Ground arriving in about 3 to 8 business days; it ships to over 200 countries at flat rates by country, with duties and taxes shown at checkout.
- Where to buy
- Agolde's own site · Our Agolde picks
What shoppers say
From reviews and try-on videos, in our words.
- Fit
Most styles are listed true to size, in women's waist sizes 23 to 34, but testers found the looser cuts run generous, often a size down, and rigid pairs give a little with wear, so start snug at the waist.
- Quality
Editors say the denim holds up better than many premium labels, washes well and keeps its shape for years.
- Demand
The high-rise Pinch Waist is its most popular style and is often hard to find in stock.
- Care
The denim is pre-washed, so little shrinkage is expected. Wash cold and hang dry, and keep new dark indigo away from light fabrics at first, since the dye can transfer.
- Returns
US returns are accepted within 30 days of receipt with tags on, using a prepaid label. Refunds carry a $10 fee, store credit comes at full value, and size exchanges are free.
What Agolde is made of
Cotton-led, with lyocell
- Natural
- 78%
- Plant-based
- 14%
- Synthetic
- 8%
Works most in: cotton
- Low syntheticNo more than 10% of the fabric is synthetic, stretch included.
From the fabric listed on 227 pieces · 99% of the range lists it · Checked October 2026
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Agolde, answered
- What is Agolde?
- Agolde is a Los Angeles denim label known for vintage-inspired '90s jeans in rigid cotton denim, plus jackets, shorts, tees and knits.
- Is Agolde a good brand?
- Yes. We like it for jeans that look and feel vintage without the hunt: rigid denim, much of it regenerative cotton, washes finished in its own facilities, and denim that editors say lasts for years.
- Who founded Agolde?
- Adriano Goldschmied and Ron Herman founded it in 1993, and denim veteran Jerome Dahan relaunched it in Los Angeles in 2014.
- Where is Agolde from?
- Los Angeles. Much of its product is developed there and in Turkey, mostly in facilities the company owns.
- Does Agolde run true to size?
- Most styles are listed true to size, but testers find the looser cuts generous, often a size down, and rigid pairs loosen a little with wear.
- Can I return Agolde?
- Yes. US orders can be returned within 30 days of receipt with tags on, using a prepaid label. Refunds carry a $10 fee, and size exchanges are free.
- Does Agolde ship internationally?
- Yes, to over 200 countries at flat rates by country, with duties and taxes shown at checkout. International orders are capped at six items.
- Where can I buy Agolde?
- On the brand's own site, or through our Agolde picks.
- When does Agolde go on sale?
- Across the 4 sales we have tracked, Agolde has run one about every 2 months. The last one was about 6 months ago.
- What is Agolde made of?
- Across the 227 Agolde pieces we could read in October 2026, about 78% of the fabric is natural fibers, 14% plant-based fibers like viscose and 8% synthetic. The most common fabrics are cotton.
- Which brands are like Agolde?
- If you like Agolde, look at OpéraSPORT, Saint Art, Because of Alice and Frame.