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The verdict
Fit
The Rescue is a straight, loose cut with a fuller rise and is sized noticeably larger in the waist with more room through the hips and thighs, making it roomier than A.P.C.'s New Standard.
Quality
Made of 100% cotton selvedge denim, it develops strong fades and honeycombs with long wear, as seen on a pair worn two years with minimal washing.
Is the price fair?
At USD 340 it is priced as a premium raw denim; the reissued relaxed cut and proven fading justify it for enthusiasts, but it is a real investment for a casual buyer.
Best for
A denim wearer who prefers a relaxed, higher-rise silhouette and wants to build fades over years of wear.
Care
Wash sparingly and cold, air dry, and let the raw indigo fade naturally through regular wear.
Grounded in reviewer & owner reports: Fade of the Day - A.P.C. Rescue (2 Years, 2 Washes, 2 Soaks) · A.P.C. The official thread for APC denim sizing and other questions | Styleforum
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