Vintage Jeans: Where to Shop the Denim Archives Plus 22 Rare Finds We Love

You can pick up these Levi's 501 Light Wash Distressed Denim Jeans ($152) in a size XL at I Am That, which is based out of Portland, Oregon.

These vintage Guess Jeans ($52) are perfectly relaxed and hail from the 1990s.

Talk about a throwback to the 2000s! We love the sporty piping on this Mudd Striped Baby Flare Denim ($112).

El Cycèr invests in luxury denim from the archives, like Karl Lagerfeld's Chanel Spring 1994 Runway Logo Pocket Jeans (inquire for pricing).

Resee has earned its spot as one of our favorite vintage shops yet, and these super-special Chloé Resort 2019 Horse Print Jeans ($561) are among the well-curated items.

These hot-pink Gucci Leopard High Rise Skinny Jeans ($341) are a major score on Hardly Ever Worn It.

Urban Outfitters's in-house reworked program Urban Renewal churns out pants that are one-of-a-kind, like these Recycled Levi's Side Lace-Up Jeans ($119), which are a solid addition to your wardrobe for evenings out.

Another popular online retailer for all things vintage is Vestiaire Collective, where you'll find embellished, embroidered, and hand-painted jeans that have never been worn, like these Straight Leg Gucci Blue Jeans ($1,342) with pink blooms.

If you're a fan of denim brands popular in the '90s and 2000s such as Miss Me, True Religion, and Rock & Republic, Giant Vintage is your hotspot. These back-pocket-less Let Me B "Bongo" Velvet Jeans ($52) are still available in both a size 0 and a size 3.

Love denim cargos? These '90s Tommy Hilfiger Carpenter Jeans ($85) from Thrilling Vintage belong in your closet to wear with cropped cardigans.

Treasures of NYC aka TNYC ship internationally, and the store keeps some rare finds like these Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Denim Jeans ($1,090) in stock.

Depop is a great place to browse denim on-model, instead of on the hanger. These Levi's 512 Jeans ($70) have that classic acid wash and are in "like new" condition.

For a cowgirl aesthetic with extra flair, shop these Vintage Miss Sixty Jeans ($86) straight off ASOS Marketplace.

These Vintage Y2K JNCOS Jeans ($198) come in a wide fit with a patch at the pocket, for that extra kick of personality.

Sami Miró reworks her denim for some major celebrity names. Both Kylie Jenner and her daughter Stormi have their own takes on the Porterhouse Jeans ($425). Every pair you see is unique.

Madewell recently partnered with ThredUp on its Madewell Forever curation, which allows customers to trade in their pre-loved denim at a more affordable price. These Madewell High-Rise Straight-Leg Jeans in Medium Wash ($46) ship from Georgia and were originally $130!

Never forget to check out The RealReal for exciting buys, like these Opening Ceremony Mid-Rise Straight Leg Jeans ($55), which come new with tags and elastic pulls at the waist.

Beyond Retro seems to have an endless stock of Levi's 501s, like this straight-leg pair in Indigo ($54), which works for any gender.

Though you may find yourself quickly on the verge of splurging, Farfetch's Pre-Owned section includes some really beautiful pieces from the archives, like these Christian Dior Embroidered Skinny Jeans ($605).

Shop LePrix for really fun prints and patterns, like these Versace Denim Baroque Print Jeans ($259).

Just try to convince us these Roberto Cavalli Studded Jeans ($390) weren't worn by a celebrity on the red carpet in the early aughts.

These See by Chloé Blue Denim Jeans ($85) from Vestiaire Collective are embroidered with a kitschy pattern that'd be totally cool to wear now.