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Browse all A.P.C. jeans →Petit Standard (M)
The verdict
Fit
The Petit Standard is a slim, straight, low-rise cut described as the slimmest fit in the A.P.C. lineup; the raw denim expands with wear, so multiple guides advise sizing down one to two from your usual to account for stretch.
Quality
Built from rigid Japanese selvedge denim quoted at 14.5 oz, it starts stiff and breaks in over time, developing fades that denim wearers seek out.
Is the price fair?
At USD 135 it sits at the accessible end of Japanese selvedge; for raw denim of this construction the price is reasonable rather than cheap, and the break-in and fading are the payoff.
Best for
A denim buyer who wants a slim straight raw pair to wear in personally over months rather than a pre-distressed off-the-rack jean.
Care
Wash raw denim rarely and cold, hang to dry, and expect early stiffness to soften with wear.
Grounded in reviewer & owner reports: A.P.C. DENIM JEANS FIT GUIDE – MANIFESTO · Raw Denim: A.P.C. size chart Slim vs S 2nd Straight | Williamsburg
What owners report about A.P.C. jeans
Owners report the raw pairs — cut from 14.5 oz. Japanese selvedge — start stiff and snug, stretch to fit with wear, and fade into high-contrast patterns documented in multi-year wear logs on denim sites. Reviewers rate the fit and construction well for the price, and the line is a common first raw-denim purchase. Long-term wear posts also show front-pocket and crotch repairs along the way, and sizing differs from model to model across the range.
- Strengths
- The raw Japanese selvedge fades into defined, high-contrast wear patterns and conforms to the wearer over years of use.
- Watch out for
- The break-in is stiff, sizing varies between models, and multi-year wear logs show crotch and front-pocket repairs.
- Sizing
- Reviewers advise buying raw pairs one to two inches smaller than your usual waist because the denim stretches, and note that sizes differ from model to model.
About A.P.C.'s jeans line as a whole. Sources: APC New Standard Jeans Review - Classicest · A.P.C. Women's Jeans Review: Is Their Denim Worth $220? · Fade of the Day - A.P.C. Petit Standard (4 Years, 4 Washes, 1 Soak) - Heddels
