Can Agolde Ride the Denim Wave Into Ready-to-Wear?
Agolde, originally known for its premium denim, is expanding into ready-to-wear with 40% of its revenue now coming from non-denim categories like knitwear, outerwear, and shirting. The brand has formalized this shift in 2026, opening its first flagship store in Los Angeles and planning further global expansion. Retail partners and strong e-commerce growth reflect increasing consumer adoption of Agolde as a full wardrobe brand rather than just a denim label.
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RetailCan Agolde Ride the Denim Wave Into Ready-to-Wear?By Jessica SchifferApril 30, 2026Photo: Courtesy of AgoldeSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this storyLA brand Agolde rode the post-pandemic jeans resurgence, becoming synonymous with premium denim of all shapes and styles. Now, the brand wants to conquer the rest of the closet.“Of course, we launched with denim,” says chief executive Amy Williams. “But at this point, we’ve evolved into more of a contemporary collection brand.”Originally founded by “the godfather of Denim” designer Adriano Goldschmied and the retail pioneer Ron Herman in the early 1990s, the brand was later relaunched by Jérôme Dahan, a co-founder of Citizens of Humanity.
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