Buyer's Guide
Understanding the grade
of vintage Levi's jeans
Before buying second-hand Levi's jeans, here's what you need to know about what's considered Grade A — and why that's good news.
Le grade A, c'est quoi ?
Grade A ≠ perfect new
Grade A is the highest classification for second-hand clothing. However, for vintage denim, this grade denotes wearable pieces in good overall condition—not jeans completely devoid of any signs of life.
Denim is a fabric that ages, wears, and evolves. This is precisely what has made it an iconic material for over 150 years.
Denim is a fabric that ages, wears, and evolves. This is precisely what has made it an iconic material for over 150 years.
Exemples concrets d'authenticité
What does a Grade A Levi's look like?
Le Grade A n’est pas synonyme de perfection. Il s’agit de jeans portables et en bon état général, ce qui inclut :
- Des pièces en excellent état, sans aucun défaut visible.
- Des pièces portant des traces d'usure authentiques, comme celles présentées ci-dessous, qui sont considérées par les centres de tri comme du Grade A.
Il est donc normal d'en recevoir et ce n'est pas forcément mauvais. Les traces d’usage, les délavages et les réparations visibles font partie de leur authenticité et de leur valeur marchande.
Ces photos sont des exemples d'usures qui sont comptés et considérés comme grade A par les centres de tris sur du Jean Vintage.
Pourquoi c'est un avantage
These tracks, they are history
Authentic vintage look
Natural fading and slight distressing create a vintage look impossible to replicate in new items. This is exactly what denim lovers are looking for.
One-of-a-kind
Each pair of jeans carries the traces of its own history. No two are identical. You are buying a piece that no one else has exactly.
Checked and selected
Every pair of jeans undergoes a rigorous sorting process. We set aside any damaged, torn, or unusable pieces. What you receive is what we would wear ourselves.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Each pair of jeans is selected from a specialized sorting center. This page exists precisely to show you what Grade A looks like on vintage denim, so there are no surprises upon receipt.
Denim naturally ages with wear. Wear marks and fading are the result of this process — it's the authenticity of vintage. This is what gives Levi's its character.
Jeans with holes or significant tears that are not original are not considered Grade A. Slight fraying at the seams or pockets, as well as signs of wear, visible in the images above, may be present.
No. Denim has its own standards. A Grade A t-shirt will usually be without visible imperfections. Grade A jeans, however, may show signs of wear — that's in the very nature of the fabric.
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