Hudson, Grey Ant, Joe’s…whatever the brand, a pair of jeans is only as good as its wash. As such, words cannot convey my misery when I happen upon my [still perfect-fitting] Salt Works 14th Streets, hidden at the bottom of my jeans drawer. Though once a total, utter, blackout black, they’re now faded beyond what I consider wearable.
“However did they get that way?” you might ask, my caring fashion friend.
And I would be forced to answer, through gritted teeth: “I washed them. Twice.”
Now I usually take good—make that great—care of my clothes. But in this case, I had no idea how to. Now I know better, due to a) experience and b) A.P.C.’s denim washing recipes. Have no fear; it’s not all extremist denim care. Recommendations range from dry cleaning to…I’ll let you find out.
But please. Learn from my mistakes.
Check out A.P.C.’s denim washing recipes here, and while you’re at it, take a look at their amazing clothes.