A.P.C.
Rescue Washed Black Straight-Leg Jean
The A.P.C. Rescue Washed Black Straight-Leg Jean is a 100% cotton denim jean in a slightly loose straight-leg fit with a structured drape and a timeless silhouette. It features a five-pocket design and button fly, intended as an everyday denim staple. Produced by French brand Atelier de Production et de Création (A.P.C.), which was founded in Paris in 1987.
- Color
- Rescue Washed Black
- Material
- 100% cotton denim
- Gender
- unisex
- Style
- straight-leg, casual, classic
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Pants
Size
Specifications
Classic straight-leg jean in rescue washed black denim with a slightly loose fit, five-pocket design, and button fly, offering casual elegance.
Straight-leg silhouette, button fly, five-pocket design, slightly loose fit, rescue washed finish
- Color
- Rescue Washed Black · black
- Material
- 100% cotton denim
- Style
- straight-leg, casual, classic
- Occasion
- everyday, casual
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Pants
Additional Attributes
- 100% cotton denim
- slightly loose straight-leg fit
- 5-pocket design
- button fly
- structured drape
- timeless straight silhouette
- rescue washed finish
- casual elegance
- everyday go-to
Product Insights
A.P.C.'s Rescue washed black straight-leg jean offers a worn-in, vintage-black look from the first wear through stonewashing, which instantly softens the denim but shortens its lifespan compared to raw denim. The pre-washed construction provides shape retention and minimal stretch, with a roomier fit through thigh and leg opening than slim cuts. As a permanent core cut, it is consistently available for future repurchase, and careful washing (inside out, vinegar rinse, air-drying) prolongs its appearance. Discreet branding—a crossed guitar-and-dagger emblem on the top button—underscores the brand's understated ethos.
Verified claims
- Brand emblem
- A crossed guitar-and-dagger emblem on the top button is the only external brand mark.
- Permanent status
- The Rescue jean is a permanent cut, not a limited edition or capsule collection.
- Stonewash finish
- Stonewashing gives the jeans a worn-in, vintage-black look from the first wear.
- Fit comparison
- Roomier through thigh and leg opening than A.P.C. slim cuts.
- Fit stability
- Pre-washed denim stretches less than raw A.P.C. denim and recovers shape after washing.
- Stonewash tradeoff
- Stonewashing softens immediately but shortens lifespan versus raw denim.
- Fade character
- Stonewash finish replicates years of wear, fading to a gray matte tone.
- Fade evolution
- Stonewashed black denim fades to a gray matte with subtle progression and minimal stretch or shrinkage.
- Care
- Stonewashing reduces fiber integrity, but washing inside out, using a vinegar rinse, and air-drying slows fading and prolongs the look.
- Wash technique
- Wash inside out, use dark detergent, and air dry to preserve the black wash.
- Price advantage
- At $99.95 CAD, 73% off retail and over 75% below the $288–300 market price.
- Origin transparency
- A Made in Egypt tag is disclosed alongside A.P.C.'s Respect Program commitments to supplier ethics and environmental impact reduction.
- Shade drying
- Hang the jeans indoors, away from machine heat and direct sunlight, to help the black dye resist bleaching to a yellowish cast.
- Spot cleaning
- Spot clean small stains with a damp cloth and mild detergent instead of running the jean through a full wash to reduce cumulative dye loss.
Product record
- Title
- Rescue Washed Black Straight-Leg Jean
- Brand
- A.P.C.
- Price
- 375 CAD
- Availability
- Out of stock
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Front view of straight-leg dark washed denim jeans worn by a model; visible straight silhouette with faded thighs, defined fly area, and hems extending over the shoes.
- SilhouetteStraight-leg jeans with a consistent leg width from thigh to hem producing a relaxed, vertical silhouette.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.38 · w 0.64 · h 0.56 (medium) - Waistband and flyVisible front waistband and central fly area; top button and fly seam visible beneath the model's shirt hem.
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.36 · w 0.24 · h 0.10 (high) - Front pocket openingsPartial outlines of the front pocket openings visible at the hips, with subtle stitching along pocket edges.
2 regions
x 0.28 · y 0.39 · w 0.18 · h 0.12 (medium); x 0.54 · y 0.39 · w 0.18 · h 0.12 (medium) - Washed finish and fadingDark washed black denim with lighter faded areas on the front thighs and slight vertical fading along the front legs.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.46 · w 0.44 · h 0.36 (high) - Denim texture and stitchingTextured denim surface visible with regular vertical weave and tonal stitching following typical jean seam lines at the inseam and outer leg.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.48 · w 0.56 · h 0.44 (medium) - Hem and fit at shoesLower hems extend over the tops of the shoes and show slight bunching at the front of each hem.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.84 · w 0.56 · h 0.12 (high) - Color appearanceOverall dark gray to near-black tone with contrasted lighter faded highlights on raised front areas.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.40 · w 0.44 · h 0.44 (high)
Other
Studio full-body front shot of a model wearing the jeans against a neutral light-gray backdrop with soft, even lighting and a subtle shadow beneath the feet.
- Shot compositionFull-body front-facing studio shot showing the model from head to toe, centered horizontally with space above the head and below the shoes.
- BackgroundSmooth neutral light-gray background with no visible props or graphic elements.
- Model and styling visibleModel wears a dark button-up overshirt and a light yellow T-shirt; these items and the model are present only as styling context and not described as product attributes.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.06 · w 0.44 · h 0.42 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft even studio lighting from front with a faint shadow cast to the lower right of the model's feet.
Colors
charcoal black (washed)· jeans main fabric#25252A- SilhouetteStraight-leg jeans with a consistent leg width from thigh to hem producing a relaxed, vertical silhouette.
- 02
Product
Front view of straight-leg washed black denim jeans worn by a model from waist to shoes, showing front pockets, belt loops, button fly area, tonal whiskering at upper thighs, and stacked hems at ankles.
- Front silhouetteStraight-leg jeans seen from the front with a relaxed fit through the thigh and a consistent straight fall to the hem, producing mild stacking at the ankle.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.10 · w 0.76 · h 0.82 (high) - Waistband and belt loopsVisible waistband with multiple belt loops and a front center closure area; top of waistband is partially covered by the hem of a tucked shirt.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.05 · w 0.52 · h 0.12 (high) - Front pockets and coin pocketStandard five-pocket styling visible, including two front scoop pockets and a small coin pocket inset at the right front pocket opening with a slight contrast stitch at the coin pocket edge.
2 regions
x 0.20 · y 0.12 · w 0.26 · h 0.14 (high); x 0.54 · y 0.12 · w 0.20 · h 0.14 (high) - Fly and stitchingVisible center front fly seam with tonal stitching that follows the fly and crotch seams; top button area shows a subtle highlight on the metal button.
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.12 · w 0.16 · h 0.14 (high) - Whiskering and fadingHorizontal faded whisker lines and lighter abrasion marks concentrated on the upper front thighs and slightly at the knee area, giving a worn washed look.
2 regions
x 0.28 · y 0.22 · w 0.18 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.54 · y 0.22 · w 0.18 · h 0.12 (high) - Hem and stackingLower legs extend past the ankle producing visible fabric stacking and slight creasing above the shoe, with a straight finished hem edge.
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.72 · w 0.26 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.56 · y 0.72 · w 0.26 · h 0.20 (high) - Denim textureVisible woven denim texture with vertical grain and subtle color variation from the wash, showing both darker base and lighter abrasion highlights.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.18 · w 0.60 · h 0.60 (high)
Other
Studio-front shot of a model wearing the jeans against a neutral light gray background with even lighting and soft shadow on the floor; model hands partially visible and casual footwear shown.
- Shot compositionFull-length frontal studio shot cropped to include waist down to shoes, centered framing on the legs and hems.
- Background and lightingSmooth light gray seamless background with diffuse even lighting and a soft shadow cast to the right of the feet.
- Model and propsModel hands partially visible resting near pockets and casual sneakers visible at the feet acting as styling props.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.02 · w 0.20 · h 0.16 (high); x 0.34 · y 0.82 · w 0.32 · h 0.16 (high)
Colors
washed black with grey highlights· main denim#28272Cfaded grey· faded abrasion areas#626265- Front silhouetteStraight-leg jeans seen from the front with a relaxed fit through the thigh and a consistent straight fall to the hem, producing mild stacking at the ankle.
- 03
Product
Rear view of a pair of straight-leg jeans worn by a model; visible features include rear yoke and two back patch pockets, belt loops at the waistband, tonal topstitching, and faint deliberate wash/fade on seat and thighs.
- Overall silhouetteFull-length straight-leg trousers seen from the rear, falling straight from the knee to the hem with slight fabric stacking at the ankle.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.12 · w 0.76 · h 0.80 (high) - Waistband and belt loopsMedium-width waistband with evenly spaced belt loops visible across the rear waistband; the waistband sits at the natural waist on the model.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.06 · w 0.60 · h 0.08 (high) - Back pocketsTwo rectangular patch pockets with angled lower corners and visible topstitching; pockets show slightly lighter wash at center areas.
2 regions
x 0.22 · y 0.18 · w 0.22 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.56 · y 0.18 · w 0.22 · h 0.18 (high) - Rear yoke seamHorizontal rear yoke seam runs across the seat above the pockets, visible as a stitched line.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.13 · w 0.64 · h 0.06 (high) - TopstitchingTonal topstitching outlines the pockets, waistband and yoke; stitching is visible but matches the garment's dark washed color.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.12 · w 0.60 · h 0.70 (high) - Washed fade areasSubtle faded wash marks appear on the seat, upper thighs and knees as lighter vertical streaking against the dark base color.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.20 · w 0.52 · h 0.50 (medium) - Hem and ankle areaStraight hem that rests over the shoe with slight creasing at the back of the ankles; internal hem stitching is visible.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.84 · w 0.64 · h 0.12 (high)
Other
Studio product shot showing model from mid-back to feet against a neutral light gray background; soft even lighting with minimal shadows; model wears a pale top and shoes that are not part of the product.
- Shot compositionVertical rear three-quarter frame centered on the lower torso and legs of a standing model, cropped above the waist and including feet.
- BackgroundSmooth neutral light gray background with no visible props or patterns.
- Model and stylingModel's hands rest alongside the hips; a portion of a pale short-sleeve top is visible above the waistband and shoes are visible at the hem.
2 regions
x 0.36 · y 0.00 · w 0.28 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.28 · y 0.90 · w 0.44 · h 0.10 (high) - Lighting and shadowEven soft studio lighting from the front-left producing faint shadows to the right and below the legs.
Colors
washed black· body#2A292E- Overall silhouetteFull-length straight-leg trousers seen from the rear, falling straight from the knee to the hem with slight fabric stacking at the ankle.
Brand PDP Lookup
- Brand
- A.P.C.
Rescue Jeans - Indigo delave
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Reddit Insights
1 threads · r/malefashionadviceReddit users discuss APC black denim, noting different fading characteristics between faux noir and raw black varieties, with the Rescue cut occasionally available in raw black, and mixed feelings on value.
Opinions are mixed: some users praise the fading and look, while others question the value; overall neutral leaning slightly positive.
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Compared To
vs Black Knights
APC raw black denim fades with more contrast and looks much nicer than Black Knights jeans.
Source Threads
APC black denim varieties including Rescue cut
they also offer ps/ns and occasionally rescue in a non selvage, raw black/ecru weft. this stretches less than apc's indigo denim, and it fades much quicker and with much more contrast than most black denim.
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