What Agolde does

AGOLDE is a designer and supplier of premium denim and contemporary apparel, operating as part of the Citizens of Humanity family of brands. The company sells men's and women's clothing — including jeans, pants, shorts, tops, tanks, tees, bodysuits, dresses, jackets, outerwear, shirts, and sweatshirts — with a stated emphasis on vintage-inspired aesthetics and sustainable manufacturing. Underlying production relies on regenerative cotton sourced from partner farmers, an in-house "Eco-Indigo" fermentation-based dyeing process that reduces energy and CO2 versus conventional indigo, and bio-derived LYCRA EcoMade stretch fiber developed with The LYCRA Company. The technology stack is materials-and-processing oriented rather than software-driven, with proprietary dyeing chemistry and a regenerative agriculture program as the principal differentiators.

The business operates a hybrid direct-to-consumer model through its agolde.com e-commerce store, a physical retail footprint anchored by AGOLDE Melrose Place in Los Angeles, and wholesale distribution via a NuOrder-based B2B portal serving third-party retailers. Products are unit-priced with jeans typically in the $238–$308 band, basics at $88–$178, and premium outerwear reaching $995. Marketing is primarily organic social (Instagram, Pinterest), email, and influencer-driven "AGOLDE Edits" collaborations with musicians, comedians, and designers such as Tini Courtney, Liv.e, and Dushawn. The target customer is a fashion-conscious, sustainability-oriented consumer across the US, UK, EU, Canada, and Australia.

AGOLDE is a privately held US entity (headquartered in Huntington Park/Los Angeles) with 51–100 employees and no public revenue disclosure. The brand is structured as a subsidiary or affiliate of Citizens of Humanity, evidenced by shared privacy and cookie infrastructure, and operates without public funding, investor information, or management team disclosure in available sources. Geographic reach is global via e-commerce shipping, while physical retail remains concentrated in Los Angeles.

Name

Agolde

Legal name

AGOLDE

Website

https://agolde.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

AGOLDE is a premium denim and contemporary apparel brand within the Citizens of Humanity family, selling men's and women's sustainable clothing direct-to-consumer, through wholesale, and via retail stores to fashion-conscious consumers globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Premium Denim Apparel

NAICS

Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing (31599), Clothing and Clothing Accessories Merchant Wholesalers (424350)

SIC

Apparel & Other Finishd Prods Of Fabrics & Similar Matl (2300), Wholesale-Apparel, Piece Goods & Notions (5130)

akta.pro primary industry

Denim & Twill Mills (IMAOABAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Denim & Twill Fabrics (CRAAAMAE)

Keywords

• Premium denim apparel
• Sustainable fashion brand
• Contemporary clothing
• Regenerative cotton jeans
• Direct-to-consumer apparel

Headquarters

HQ city

Huntington Park

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Direct Retail Sales: AGOLDE generates revenue through direct-to-consumer sales of denim and apparel products via its e-commerce website and physical retail stores. Products are sold at various price points ranging from approximately $88 for basic tops to $995 for premium items like suede jackets.
2. Wholesale Distribution: The brand also sells through wholesale channels with a dedicated wholesale portal login mentioned on the website.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

AGOLDE is a premium denim and contemporary apparel brand that designs, manufactures, and sells men's and women's clothing under its own label. The product range spans jeans, pants, shorts, tops, tanks, tees, bodysuits, dresses, jackets, outerwear, shirts, and sweatshirts, with a focus on sustainable materials such as regenerative cotton, organic cotton, recycled cotton, Eco-Indigo dye, and bio-derived LYCRA fiber. Products are sold direct-to-consumer through the agolde.com e-commerce site and physical retail, supplemented by wholesale distribution.

Product overview

AGOLDE is a denim and contemporary fashion brand offering clothing for men and women. The product portfolio spans women's collections including New Arrivals, Pre-Fall 2026, Eco-Indigo sustainable line, LYCRA EcoMade collection, specialty fits (Tapered, Straight Fit, Wide Leg, Baggy), collaborations (AGOLDE Edits x Tini Courtney, AGOLDE Edits x Liv.e + Dushawn), and men's collections including New Arrivals, Pre-Fall 2026, Regenerative Cotton, and men's-specific fits. Core product categories include Jeans, Pants, Shorts, Tops, Tanks, Tees, Bodysuits, Dresses, Jackets, Outerwear, Shirts, and Sweatshirts. The brand emphasizes sustainable materials including regenerative cotton, organic cotton, recycled cotton, Eco-Indigo dye technology, and bio-derived LYCRA fiber.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Women's Denim Collection Women's jeans, pants, and shorts featuring extensive fit options including Tapered, Straight Fit, Wide Leg, and Baggy styles, available in petite and tall options. Targets women seeking premium sustainable denim.
• Men's Denim Collection Men's jeans, pants, and shorts in various fits from slim to baggy. Targets men seeking quality denim with sustainable credentials.
• Women's Tops and T-shirts Women's tops, tanks, tees, and bodysuits priced approximately $88-$178, providing everyday essentials to complement the denim line.
• Women's Jackets and Outerwear Women's jackets and outerwear including premium suede and recycled leather options priced $398-$995.
• Women's Dresses and Skirts Women's dresses and skirts as part of the contemporary apparel collection.
• Men's Shirts and Sweatshirts Men's shirts, sweatshirts, and jackets as part of the men's apparel collection.
• Eco-Indigo Sustainable Line Denim and apparel dyed using AGOLDE's proprietary Eco-Indigo technology, a fermentation-based process that reduces energy consumption and CO2 emissions compared to conventional indigo dyeing.
• LYCRA EcoMade Collection Denim products incorporating plant-based Bio-derived LYCRA EcoMade stretch fiber with 70% renewable content, combining regeneratively grown cotton with Eco-Indigo dye for reduced carbon footprint.
• Regenerative Cotton Collection Men's and women's denim and apparel made with regenerative cotton sourced through partnerships with farmers adopting regenerative agriculture practices.
• AGOLDE Edits x Tini Courtney Curated edit of AGOLDE pieces selected by Tini Courtney, featuring versatile denim and everyday essentials designed for season-to-season wear.
• AGOLDE Edits x Liv.e + Dushawn Curated edit of AGOLDE pieces selected by musician Liv.e and comedian Dushawn, featuring denim and everyday essentials worn from stage to everyday.
• Gift Cards Digital gift cards available for purchase on the AGOLDE website, allowing customers to purchase and send gift cards to friends and family for use on the AGOLDE platform.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• The LYCRA CompanycoreTechnology or IntegrationAGOLDE partners with The LYCRA Company to introduce Bio-derived LYCRA fiber. Made from plant-based materials like industrial corn, this innovative stretch fiber combines with regeneratively grown cotton and Eco-Indigo dye to create sustainable denim with 70% renewable content.
• Tini Courtney (Howl Jewelry)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTini Courtney, founder of Howl Jewelry, curated an edit of AGOLDE pieces she wears on repeat. Rooted in her effortless, relaxed style, the selection features versatile denim and everyday essentials designed to be worn from season to season.
• Liv.e + DushawnminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMusician Liv.e and comedian Dushawn share the denim and everyday essentials they wear from stage to everyday in this curated edit.
• Citizens of HumanitycoreOthersAGOLDE is part of the Citizens of Humanity family, a major denim brand. The privacy policy references Citizens of Humanity's privacy policy (privacy.citizensofhumanity.com).

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• DL1961: Premium denim brand focused on sustainable manufacturing and fit technology, with comparable DTC + wholesale distribution and premium price points. Strongest overlap with AGOLDE's sustainability-led denim narrative.
• Frame (Frame Denim): Premium denim and ready-to-wear brand co-founded in LA, selling jeans and apparel at premium price points through DTC, retail, and wholesale. Directly comparable to AGOLDE on category mix, price tier, LA origin, and contemporary positioning.
• 7 For All Mankind: Established premium denim brand with global DTC, wholesale, and retail distribution and a similar premium price positioning. Comparable to AGOLDE on premium denim positioning, though larger scale and broader product range.
• J Brand: Premium denim label known for fit innovation and contemporary styling, distributed through DTC and luxury wholesale channels. Closely comparable on product category, premium positioning, and target customer.
• Mother Denim: Los Angeles-based premium denim label targeting fashion-conscious women and men with vintage-inspired fits and elevated price points. Closely comparable to AGOLDE on product category (denim-led), price band, retail/wholesale mix, and LA heritage aesthetic.
• Paige: Premium denim and contemporary apparel brand with global DTC and wholesale presence, emphasizing fit technology and elevated essentials. Directly comparable to AGOLDE on category mix, premium tier, and LA heritage.
• NYDJ (Not Your Daughter's Jeans): Premium denim brand specializing in fit technology and shaping jeans, distributed through DTC and department store wholesale. Comparable to AGOLDE on premium denim positioning and women's fit-driven product focus.

Broad incumbents

• Citizens of Humanity: Parent company of AGOLDE and a leading premium denim brand based in Los Angeles. Direct overlap on premium denim positioning, sustainability messaging, and wholesale/DTC distribution model, but operates at meaningfully larger scale as the anchor brand of the family.
• Levi's Made & Crafted: Premium tier of the dominant global denim incumbent, offering elevated denim and apparel through wholesale and DTC at comparable price points to AGOLDE. Broader scale but directly competing for the same premium denim consumer.
• Rag & Bone: Premium denim-rooted contemporary apparel brand with broader ready-to-wear assortment at similar price points. Comparable to AGOLDE on premium positioning and denim heritage, but with a wider product scope.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/agolde
• Pinterestpinterest.com/agoldejeans
• Facebookfacebook.com/agoldejeans
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/agolde

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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