How to Categorize Products for Grailed

Understanding Grailed Product Categorization

Grailed has established itself as the definitive destination for curated men's fashion, bringing together the most discerning buyers and sellers of designer clothing, streetwear, and archive pieces. Founded in 2013, Grailed has grown to become the premier marketplace where fashion enthusiasts trade everything from rare Raf Simons archive pieces to limited Supreme drops and contemporary designer collections. The platform's community-driven approach and focus on authenticity has created a trusted environment for transactions involving significant designer investments.

The Grailed marketplace operates with a sophisticated taxonomy specifically designed for men's fashion resale, organizing products across carefully curated categories that reflect how fashion enthusiasts actually think about and search for clothing. Unlike general resale platforms, Grailed's category structure accounts for designer hierarchies, archive seasons, garment types, and the specific terminology used in menswear communities. The platform divides listings across three distinct feeds: Grailed (high-end designer and archive), Hype (streetwear and contemporary brands), and Core (everyday essentials and accessible fashion).

Product categorization on Grailed presents unique challenges that require deep understanding of the menswear landscape. A Helmut Lang bondage strap jacket from 1998 requires different category treatment than a contemporary Helmut Lang item. A Comme des Garcons HOMME piece categorizes separately from Comme des Garcons PLAY despite sharing parent brand heritage. Supreme Box Logo hoodies command different feed placement than Supreme Oxford shirts. Understanding these nuances is essential for sellers who want their items to reach the right buyers at the right price points.

Our AI-powered categorization API addresses the unique requirements of Grailed selling by leveraging deep learning models trained specifically on designer fashion taxonomies and the specialized vocabulary of menswear communities. The system recognizes designer brand names, sub-labels, archive seasons, collaboration identifiers, and the specific terminology that differentiates a grailed-worthy archive piece from contemporary mainline offerings. Whether you're listing rare archive Raf Simons, limited Supreme collaborations, or contemporary designer pieces, our API delivers precise categorization aligned with Grailed's curated marketplace structure.

Grailed Category Taxonomy System

Grailed's product taxonomy is specifically designed for the curated menswear marketplace, organizing items in ways that reflect how fashion enthusiasts discover and shop for designer clothing. The structure accounts for the unique dynamics of the resale fashion market, where archive pieces, limited collaborations, and designer provenance significantly impact value and buyer interest.

The platform organizes listings across three distinct feeds that serve different segments of the fashion community. The Grailed feed features high-end designer and archive fashion from houses like Raf Simons, Helmut Lang, Maison Margiela, and Rick Owens. The Hype feed focuses on streetwear and contemporary brands including Supreme, Palace, Off-White, and Nike collaborations. The Core feed offers accessible fashion and everyday essentials. Within each feed, items are further categorized by garment type: Tops, Bottoms, Outerwear, Footwear, and Accessories.

What makes Grailed's taxonomy particularly important is its integration with the platform's brand recognition and search systems. Proper categorization ensures items appear in brand-specific searches, garment type filters, and feed-appropriate browse pages. A vintage Helmut Lang piece correctly categorized in the Grailed feed reaches archive collectors, while a Supreme tee properly placed in Hype connects with streetwear enthusiasts. Our AI understands these distinctions and categorizes products to maximize visibility among the most relevant buyer communities.

Major Grailed Categories

Grailed continuously evolves its taxonomy to reflect emerging designers, new collaborations, and shifting trends in menswear. The platform has increasingly emphasized archive fashion and rare designer pieces, creating opportunities for sellers with exceptional vintage collections. Our AI models are continuously updated to incorporate new brands, recognize emerging designers, and understand the evolving vocabulary of the fashion community, ensuring your listings are always properly positioned.

API Integration Guide

Integrating our Grailed categorization API into your designer fashion workflow enables automated classification for faster and more accurate listing creation. Our RESTful endpoints accept product descriptions and return detailed categorization results including feed placement, garment type, and brand recognition optimized for Grailed's curated marketplace.

import requests

def categorize_for_grailed(product_description, api_key):
    base_url = "https://www.productcategorization.com/api/ecommerce/ecommerce_category6_get.php"
    params = {
        "query": product_description,
        "api_key": api_key,
        "data_type": "grailed"
    }
    response = requests.get(base_url, params=params)
    return response.json()

# Example usage
result = categorize_for_grailed(
    "Raf Simons AW02 Virginia Creeper Bomber Jacket Size 48",
    "your_api_key_here"
)
print(f"Category: {result['category']}")
print(f"Feed: {result['feed']}")

async function categorizeForGrailed(productDescription, apiKey) {
    const baseUrl = 'https://www.productcategorization.com/api/ecommerce/ecommerce_category6_get.php';
    const params = new URLSearchParams({
        query: productDescription,
        api_key: apiKey,
        data_type: 'grailed'
    });
    const response = await fetch(`${baseUrl}?${params}`);
    return response.json();
}

// Example usage
categorizeForGrailed('Supreme Box Logo Hoodie FW17 Heather Grey Large', 'your_api_key')
    .then(result => console.log('Category:', result.category));

curl -X GET "https://www.productcategorization.com/api/ecommerce/ecommerce_category6_get.php" \
  -d "query=Helmut Lang 1998 Bondage Strap Cargo Pants Black Size 32" \
  -d "api_key=your_api_key_here" \
  -d "data_type=grailed"