Company Info
About
A look behind the Seams:
Want to hear a cute story? Decade designer Molly Spittal and her long-time partner Matt Atkinstall were living in Montreal in 2014 where they were running a successful and cult-followed leather bag company, the Stowe. Molly’s designs were made with high quality Italian tanned leather, manufactured in Spain with a focus on form and function. In addition to running the books and business side, Matt also used his keen fashion photography skills to promote the brand.
Across town, their dear friends and fellow entrepreneurial couple Morgan Ellis and Ezra Kish were busy running bars and operating an artist collective space. Morgan had converted a warehouse into individual studios where local artists, including the Stowe, could design, create and host monthly markets. Ezra, the motorcycle enthusiast and self-proclaimed “Denim Dad” had always wanted to create the perfect pair of jeans to add to his collection (Fun fact: He has 15+ pairs in rotation today). Naturally, Ezra and Morgan approached the Stowe duo about evolving their sharp design essence from leather to denim. They all believe in the idea that one strong piece can really carry a wardrobe.
Molly set out to make the perfect pair of jeans. For a seasoned leatherworker and fashion designer, how hard could it be? Molly quickly learned that the standard fit for jeans was not even fit for her. Most brands use an industry-standard fit model which is not a relatable body shape for the average woman. Bigger companies will also use elastane in order to stretch one pattern to fit multiple body shapes. An integral fabric compromise the Decade foursome did not want to make. They were determined to use only 100% cotton denim, but still have it fit every body shape. By reaching out to their community and conducting some denim fieldwork they revealed a common issue with baggy and shapeless jeans; that pesky back gap! Molly had devised a way to solve this troublesome fit issue while fitting a variety of body shapes and sizes. This novel blueprint is what they call the Ratio-Fit. This formula allows space for the hips and tush while perfectly fitting the waist. Today, the Decade brand continues to produce ethically and sustainably made garments that are durable, stylish and fit for you.
Decade opened their Denim Shop in Vancouver in summer 2022. A beautifully designed space where you shop, and they ship from their fullfillment house in Ontario. If you’re lucky enough to live near Vancouver, you should drop by where you can have a personal fitting with the designer herself.
Contact
Come visit us in person! Our new shoppable showroom is open. Please check in at google maps before visitng to make sure we're open! We are a part time shop and that means sometimes we aren't able to be here. The regular hours are below:
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 5 pm - 7 pm
Thursday: Closed
Friday: Closed
Saturday: 12 pm - 3 pm
Sunday: Closed
Decade Studio - 88 West 8th, #100, Vancouver BC
Questions about fit?
We're always available via email hello@decadestudio.com to help you with any fit questions you might have, before, after or during the purchasing process. Please let us know a little bit about your experience and you'll be connected directly to our fit specialist for fit advice.
Questions about returns/exchanges?
Please review our return policy here. If you need any advice on fit after you've received your jeans please reach out to hello@decadestudio.com
Stockists
01.2 Boutique Unicorn - Montreal
01.3 Nouvelle Nouvelle - Vancouver
02 United States
02.1 Shop Commoner - Port Townsend
02.2 Dona Forta - Denver
03.1 New Classics
03.2 Becklina
Sustainability and Ethics
We take pride in our shape-inclusive fits. But that's not all we're proud of. We make long-lasting, repairable and recyclable jeans that are as socially and environmentally responsible as possible. So you can feel as good about your jeans as you do wearing your jeans.
01 Our Factory
We travelled the world to find the right production team. We have very high standards when it comes to the treatment of our labour force and our factory is no different. The factory is located in Northern Portugal and run by a family who have hired a small team of highly trained artisans who make our jeans from start to finish by hand. We do not support facilities that use exploitative labour practices. Period. Everyone is paid a living wage and the working conditions are safe and healthy. When COVID-19 hit Portugal, our factory decided to shut down all production until further notice so the team could isolate safely. This is a reflection of the standards they hold that we are very proud of. We all value human life and safety over an on-time delivery.
02 Our Product
Our jeans are made using 100% cotton denim. This is important a handful of reasons. When you inject any percentage of elastane into a cotton yarn (even as little as 1%) it compromises the strength of the cotton, which is a long staple fibre and naturally extremely durable. This is why jeans with stretch break down so quickly. Our jeans last years and years if properly cared for, which means washing inside out in cold water, hanging to dry, and repairing when needed. Repairs done on 100% cotton jeans also last a very long time, the cotton thread reinforces the cotton denim and stays put, instead of tearing away from the stitch line like elastane will. Garments made using synthetic materials inevitably end up in a landfill, they are not recyclable and the life cycle is very short. These jeans will have a happy home in your closet for a very long time, and once the life cycle is complete, they can be sent to a denim recycling facility that breaks them down to the fibre and recycles the cotton into insulation for homes and cars. Read more about this process, and how to recycle your cotton jeans here.
03 Our Process
All design and conceptualization happens in our office and showroom in Vancouver, BC. Our designer Molly works very closely with our production manager to carefully develop and refine all of our styles and fits. The denim has been carefully sourced from a mill in Italy, which we will never change. We believe consistency is key, especially because our collection does not change seasonally. It's important to us to help disrupt the notion that has been instilled in us by fast fashion that we must reinvent our wardrobe every few months. The scraps from our production floor are all recycled, using the methods mentioned above and all of our web orders are shipped using post-consumer recyclable, and compostable materials. We try to keep our environmental impact as low as possible while making new clothing.
Sell/Trade Decade
Hey, measurements can change! We get it. While we build an extremely long-lasting garment, it's possible that your Decades don't fit like they used to for any number of reasons. Wether you've levelled up, levelled down or just want to try a new wash, you're in the right place for "new-to-you" Decades. The best part? They might already be broken in, so you can skip that step! Bonus!
This platform is a user:user instagram based sell/trade group. You submit your item, we post it, and you take it from there! Have something to sell? Tap "selling guidelines" below. Looking to buy? tap "buying guidelines"
Questions? Reach out to hello@decadestudio.com
Sell/Trade Decade
Hey, measurements can change! While we build an extremely long-lasting garment, it's possible that your Decades don't fit like they used to for any number of reasons. Wether you've levelled up, levelled down or just want to try a new wash, you're in the right place for "new-to-you" Decades. The best part? They might already be broken in, so you can skip that step! Bonus!
This platform is a user:user instagram based sell/trade group. You submit your item, we post it, and you take it from there! Have something to sell? Tap "selling guidelines" below. Looking to buy? tap "buying guidelines"
Questions? Reach out to hello@decadestudio.com
Selling Guidelines
01 Wash and prep
We only accept Decade jeans (no other brands please) that have been washed and pressed. Please take note of any flaws or damage. Take the waist and hip measurements laying flat on a level surface.
02 Photograph
Please photograph your jeans on a brightly lit, flat surface with no clutter, or hanging flat on a pants hanger. Highlight any flaws or damage and please include an image of the style name and size label.
03 Submit
We collect a $5 CAD submission fee, please click the link in the @sell_trade_decade profile to send your fee. We do not list items unless the fee has been paid. Please note: it can take up to 10 days to see your listing posted. Please do not DM us about the status of your submission. We will be in touch if we have rejected your submission for any reason.
04 Sell
The buyer will comment on the item with their postal/zip code and tag the seller. Sales are based on a first come-first served basis. Send a payment request via Paypal to the first interested buyer within 1 hour. The seller will send a payment request to the buyer via Paypal. All payments must be made within an hour of the request or the item is forfeited to the next comment. If you wish to charge for shipping please include the shipping charge in the payment request. ALL COMMUNICATION IS BETWEEN BUYER AND SELLER. Please do not DM Decade unless there has been a payment discrepancy.
If your item has sold, please comment on the item “sold!” only AFTER the payment has been received.
05 Ship
Items are to be sent within 3 days of the transaction being completed. We recommend using expedited shipping from Canada Post or USPS.
Buying Guidelines
01 Browse
All submissions are listed on our instagram profile @sell_trade_decade.
02 Comment
Comment on the post to purchase! Your comment must include your postal/zip code and you must tag the seller. The item is sold on a first come, first served basis. Please only comment if you are committed to purchasing the item.
03 Pay
The seller will send a Paypal payment request if you have won the item, so make sure your Paypal account is set up! All payments must be made within an hour of receiving the invoice or the item is forfeited to the next comment. All communication is to be kept between the buyer and seller. Please do not DM Decade unless there is a payment discrepancy.
04 Enjoy!
The seller will ship using the method of their choice. We can’t wait to see you in your “new-to-you” Decades! Tag @sell_trade_decade in your selfies and we will re-post!
Selling Guidelines
01 Wash and prep
We only accept Decade jeans (no other brands please) that have been washed and pressed. Please take note of any flaws or damage. Take the waist and hip measurements laying flat on a level surface.
02 Photograph
Please photograph your jeans on a brightly lit, flat surface with no clutter, or hanging flat on a pants hanger. Highlight any flaws or damage and please include an image of the style name and size label.
03 Submit
We collect a $5 CAD submission fee, please click the link in the @sell_trade_decade profile to send your fee. We do not list items unless the fee has been paid. Please note: it can take up to 10 days to see your listing posted. Please do not DM us about the status of your submission. We will be in touch if we have rejected your submission for any reason.
04 Sell
The buyer will comment on the item with their postal/zip code and tag the seller. Sales are based on a first come-first served basis. Send a payment request via Paypal to the first interested buyer within 1 hour. The seller will send a payment request to the buyer via Paypal. All payments must be made within an hour of the request or the item is forfeited to the next comment. If you wish to charge for shipping please include the shipping charge in the payment request. ALL COMMUNICATION IS BETWEEN BUYER AND SELLER. Please do not DM Decade unless there has been a payment discrepancy.
If your item has sold, please comment on the item “sold!” only AFTER the payment has been received.
05 Ship
Items are to be sent within 3 days of the transaction being completed. We recommend using expedited shipping from Canada Post or USPS.
Buying Guidelines
01 Browse
All submissions are listed on our instagram profile @sell_trade_decade.
02 Comment
Comment on the post to purchase! Your comment must include your postal/zip code and you must tag the seller. The item is sold on a first come, first served basis. Please only comment if you are committed to purchasing the item.
03 Pay
The seller will send a Paypal payment request if you have won the item, so make sure your Paypal account is set up! All payments must be made within an hour of receiving the invoice or the item is forfeited to the next comment. All communication is to be kept between the buyer and seller. Please do not DM Decade unless there is a payment discrepancy.
04 Enjoy!
The seller will ship using the method of their choice. We can’t wait to see you in your “new-to-you” Decades! Tag @sell_trade_decade in your selfies and we will re-post!
Sell/Trade Decade
Hey, measurements can change! While we build an extremely long-lasting garment, it's possible that your Decades don't fit like they used to for any number of reasons. Wether you've levelled up, levelled down or just want to try a new wash, you're in the right place for "new-to-you" Decades. The best part? They might already be broken in, so you can skip that step! Bonus!
This platform is a user:user instagram based sell/trade group. You submit your item, we post it, and you take it from there! Have something to sell? Tap "selling guidelines" below. Looking to buy? tap "buying guidelines"
Questions? Reach out to hello@decadestudio.com
Selling Guidelines
01 Wash and prep
We only accept Decade jeans (no other brands please) that have been washed and pressed. Please take note of any flaws or damage. Take the waist and hip measurements laying flat on a level surface.
02 Photograph
Please photograph your jeans on a brightly lit, flat surface with no clutter, or hanging flat on a pants hanger. Highlight any flaws or damage and please include an image of the style name and size label.
03 Submit
We collect a $5 CAD submission fee, please click the link in the @sell_trade_decade profile to send your fee. We do not list items unless the fee has been paid. Please note: it can take up to 10 days to see your listing posted. Please do not DM us about the status of your submission. We will be in touch if we have rejected your submission for any reason.
04 Sell
The buyer will comment on the item with their postal/zip code and tag the seller. Sales are based on a first come-first served basis. Send a payment request via Paypal to the first interested buyer within 1 hour. The seller will send a payment request to the buyer via Paypal. All payments must be made within an hour of the request or the item is forfeited to the next comment. If you wish to charge for shipping please include the shipping charge in the payment request. ALL COMMUNICATION IS BETWEEN BUYER AND SELLER. Please do not DM Decade unless there has been a payment discrepancy.
If your item has sold, please comment on the item “sold!” only AFTER the payment has been received.
05 Ship
Items are to be sent within 3 days of the transaction being completed. We recommend using expedited shipping from Canada Post or USPS.
Buying Guidelines
01 Browse
All submissions are listed on our instagram profile @sell_trade_decade.
02 Comment
Comment on the post to purchase! Your comment must include your postal/zip code and you must tag the seller. The item is sold on a first come, first served basis. Please only comment if you are committed to purchasing the item.
03 Pay
The seller will send a Paypal payment request if you have won the item, so make sure your Paypal account is set up! All payments must be made within an hour of receiving the invoice or the item is forfeited to the next comment. All communication is to be kept between the buyer and seller. Please do not DM Decade unless there is a payment discrepancy.
04 Enjoy!
The seller will ship using the method of their choice. We can’t wait to see you in your “new-to-you” Decades! Tag @sell_trade_decade in your selfies and we will re-post!
Selling Guidelines
01 Wash and prep
We only accept Decade jeans (no other brands please) that have been washed and pressed. Please take note of any flaws or damage. Take the waist and hip measurements laying flat on a level surface.
02 Photograph
Please photograph your jeans on a brightly lit, flat surface with no clutter, or hanging flat on a pants hanger. Highlight any flaws or damage and please include an image of the style name and size label.
03 Submit
We collect a $5 CAD submission fee, please click the link in the @sell_trade_decade profile to send your fee. We do not list items unless the fee has been paid. Please note: it can take up to 10 days to see your listing posted. Please do not DM us about the status of your submission. We will be in touch if we have rejected your submission for any reason.
04 Sell
The buyer will comment on the item with their postal/zip code and tag the seller. Sales are based on a first come-first served basis. Send a payment request via Paypal to the first interested buyer within 1 hour. The seller will send a payment request to the buyer via Paypal. All payments must be made within an hour of the request or the item is forfeited to the next comment. If you wish to charge for shipping please include the shipping charge in the payment request. ALL COMMUNICATION IS BETWEEN BUYER AND SELLER. Please do not DM Decade unless there has been a payment discrepancy.
If your item has sold, please comment on the item “sold!” only AFTER the payment has been received.
05 Ship
Items are to be sent within 3 days of the transaction being completed. We recommend using expedited shipping from Canada Post or USPS.
Buying Guidelines
01 Browse
All submissions are listed on our instagram profile @sell_trade_decade.
02 Comment
Comment on the post to purchase! Your comment must include your postal/zip code and you must tag the seller. The item is sold on a first come, first served basis. Please only comment if you are committed to purchasing the item.
03 Pay
The seller will send a Paypal payment request if you have won the item, so make sure your Paypal account is set up! All payments must be made within an hour of receiving the invoice or the item is forfeited to the next comment. All communication is to be kept between the buyer and seller. Please do not DM Decade unless there is a payment discrepancy.
04 Enjoy!
The seller will ship using the method of their choice. We can’t wait to see you in your “new-to-you” Decades! Tag @sell_trade_decade in your selfies and we will re-post!
Sell/Trade Decade
Hey, measurements can change! We get it. While we build an extremely long-lasting garment, it's possible that your Decades don't fit like they used to for any number of reasons. Wether you've levelled up, levelled down or just want to try a new wash, you're in the right place for "new-to-you" Decades. The best part? They might already be broken in, so you can skip that step! Bonus!
This platform is a user:user instagram based sell/trade group. You submit your item, we post it, and you take it from there! Have something to sell? Tap "selling guidelines" below. Looking to buy? tap "buying guidelines"
Questions? Reach out to hello@decadestudio.com
Selling Guidelines
01 Wash and prep
We only accept Decade jeans (no other brands please) that have been washed and pressed. Please take note of any flaws or damage. Take the waist and hip measurements laying flat on a level surface.
02 Photograph
Please photograph your jeans on a brightly lit, flat surface with no clutter, or hanging flat on a pants hanger. Highlight any flaws or damage and please include an image of the style name and size label.
03 Submit
We collect a $5 CAD submission fee, please click the link in the @sell_trade_decade profile to send your fee. We do not list items unless the fee has been paid. Please note: it can take up to 10 days to see your listing posted. Please do not DM us about the status of your submission. We will be in touch if we have rejected your submission for any reason.
04 Sell
The buyer will comment on the item with their postal/zip code and tag the seller. Sales are based on a first come-first served basis. Send a payment request via Paypal to the first interested buyer within 1 hour. The seller will send a payment request to the buyer via Paypal. All payments must be made within an hour of the request or the item is forfeited to the next comment. If you wish to charge for shipping please include the shipping charge in the payment request. ALL COMMUNICATION IS BETWEEN BUYER AND SELLER. Please do not DM Decade unless there has been a payment discrepancy.
If your item has sold, please comment on the item “sold!” only AFTER the payment has been received.
05 Ship
Items are to be sent within 3 days of the transaction being completed. We recommend using expedited shipping from Canada Post or USPS.
Buying Guidelines
01 Browse
All submissions are listed on our instagram profile @sell_trade_decade.
02 Comment
Comment on the post to purchase! Your comment must include your postal/zip code and you must tag the seller. The item is sold on a first come, first served basis. Please only comment if you are committed to purchasing the item.
03 Pay
The seller will send a Paypal payment request if you have won the item, so make sure your Paypal account is set up! All payments must be made within an hour of receiving the invoice or the item is forfeited to the next comment. All communication is to be kept between the buyer and seller. Please do not DM Decade unless there is a payment discrepancy.
04 Enjoy!
The seller will ship using the method of their choice. We can’t wait to see you in your “new-to-you” Decades! Tag @sell_trade_decade in your selfies and we will re-post!