Question 1

What should I keep in mind when buying vintage denim?

Accepted Answer

The biggest difference from modern jeans is the fabric. Authentic vintage denim is usually made of 100% heavy cotton with no spandex or elastane. Because of this, the pants might feel a bit stiff at first, but they will mold beautifully to your unique silhouette with every wear. The best part? Since they’ve been loved before, they already come with that authentic, natural fade that fast fashion brands try to replicate artificially. Every single pair is a true one-of-a-kind.

Question 2

How do I find the perfect fit?

Accepted Answer

Since vintage jeans often shrink over decades of washing, the sizes listed on the old labels (W/L) are usually significantly smaller than modern sizing. It’s best to ignore the label and rely on the exact waist measurements in centimeters listed in our product descriptions. Take a tape measure, measure a well-fitting pair of your own jeans.

Our tip: Use our Size Guide and create a rebe profile to save your measurements.

Question 3

What condition do the vintage jeans arrive in?

Accepted Answer

Every single pair of jeans on rebe is carefully curated, quality-checked, and washed by our independent partner shops. They arrive clean and completely ready-to-wear straight to your doorstep.

Question 4

How do I wash and care for my vintage jeans properly?

Accepted Answer

When it comes to authentic denim, less is more! Wash your jeans as rarely as possible. Often, simply airing them out overnight or hanging them in the bathroom while you shower is enough—the steam naturally refreshes the fibers. If they need a machine wash: turn them inside out, wash at a maximum of 30°C on a gentle cycle with color detergent, and always skip the dryer. Pro-tip: If your jeans feature rhinestones or prints, gently hand-wash them in cold water instead.

1994 Levi’s 501 Jeans Straight Fit Made in France

1996 Levi’s 501 Jeans Straight Fit Light Stonewash Made in USA

2001 Levi’s 501 Jeans Straight Fit Made in Hungary

1996 Levi’s 534 Women’s Jeans Tapered Fit Light Stonewash Made in Spain

2000 Faded Levi’s 558 Jeans Straight Fit „Irregular“ Made in Italy

1997 Levi’s 501 Jeans Straight Fit Light Stonewash Made in USA

1999 Levi’s 615 02 Jeans Regular Straight Fit Orange Tab Made in Malta

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1996 Levi’s 501 Jeans Straight Fit Medium Stonewash Made in USA

2003 Faded&Distressed Levi’s 501 Jeans Straight Fit Made in Spain

00s Levi’s 501 Jeans Straight Fit Medium Stonewash Made in Mexico

2000er Hatchkiss Denim Baggy Jeans Blau

1990's Levi's Bootleg made in Jugoslavia Baggy Jeans very rare 36x32 (XL)

2000's Rifle Jeans Straight/Baggy Jeans *rare 34x32 (L)

2000's Cash Japanese Archive Baggy/Bootcut Jeans *very rare 34x32 (L)

2000's Semir Japanese Archive Straight/Baggy Jeans *rare 30x32 (M)

2000's Polham NYC Baggy Jeans *rare 30x34 (M)

2000's Hendrix Japanese Straight/Baggy Jeans *rare 38x34 (XXL)

2000's Japanese Straight/Baggy Jeans *rare 36x32 (XL)

2000's Blue Subject Japanese Archive Baggy Jeans *very rare 34x34 (L)

2000's Bobson Japanese Archive Baggy Jeans *very rare 32x34 (M)

2000's Japanese Bootcut/Flared Jeans *rare 32x32 (M)

2000's Lee Baggy Jeans * 36x32 (XL)

2000's Crux London Straight/Baggy Jeans *rare 38x34 (XXL)

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