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21 Pairs of Vintage Denim You'll Wear Forever

These pairs get better with age.

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Of course, finding the perfect pair of vintage jeans is easier said than done. Some denim can be boldly expensive, depending on the year and designer, and you can't always trust the size on the label—especially when most vintage denim is made from rigid, zero-stretch cotton. Not that we’re complaining: Denim is such a tried-and-true wardrobe staple, it’s an investment worth making.

"A true denim quality piece that will last for a long time is well worth it," Julian Guevara, vice president of direct-to-consumer at What Goes Around Comes Around, says. The New York City–based vintage mainstay offers an extensive range of vintage denim, which usually falls somewhere between $200 and $2,000. Though it’s not impossible to find a great pair of vintage denim online, it often takes a lot of digging. And even then, keep in mind that the perfect pair may need some additional tailoring. For now, find the best vintage denim to add to your wardrobe ASAP ahead.

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The Buttoned-Up Jean
2005 Button-Detail Flared Jeans
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Comme Des Garçons Pre-Owned
The Paneled Jean
Porterhouse Denim
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Sami Miro Vintage
The Dark-Wash Jean
70s Straight No. 24STRT1205805
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The Embellished Jean
No. 23FPT45004
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The Patchwork Vintage Jean
The Amina Jean No. 27AM71001
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The Light-Wash Jean
Vintage Jeans
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The Frayed-Hem Jean
OG Reinvented Straight-Leg High-Rise Jeans
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The Nice Save Jean
Vintage Levi’s 501 Jean
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The Upcycled Vintage Jean
Upcycled Patchwork High Rise Straight Jeans
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The Heart Eyes Jean
Recycled Levi's Heart Patch Jean
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The Trouser Vintage Jean
2008 High-Waisted Wide-Leg Jeans
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Chanel Pre-Owned
The Baggy Vintage Jean
Baggy Low-Rise Wide-Leg Jeans
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The Deadstock Jean
1980s Dead Stock 517 Jeans
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Fake Alpha Vintage
The Comfy Vintage Jean
No. 25WLC1199482
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The Relaxed Vintage Jean
Relaxed-Fit Mid-Rise Straight-Leg Jeans
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The Painterly Jean
Vintage Dale Slouchy Jeans
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The Ultra-High-Rise Jean
High Rise Loose No. 23HRL1199653
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Re/Done x Levi's
The Lace-Front Jean
70s Hip Hugger Bell Bottoms
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The Luxury Straight-Leg Jean
2010s Pre-Owned Straight-Leg Jeans
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Louis Vuitton
The Bootcut Jean
1990s Contrast Stitching Bootcut Jeans
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Dolce & Gabbana Pre-Owned
The Logomania Jean
2000s Logo-Patch Jeans
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Balenciaga Pre-Owned
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