The iconic two horse patch stitched on to the back of every pair of 501 jeans illustrates the original promise made by levi strauss. The 501 was a product identification number, but we dont know the reason why it was a three digit number beginning with five, said cheung. Levi strauss introduced the picture of two horses on their leather patch to its. This brings us to the final stop on our tour of the levis 501 tour, the 1966 edition where a number of changes were rung in. If it is a hard leather like material, the jeans are suspect. Levis 501xxx big e selvedge lvc jeans 80s levis blue 501 jeans levis light blue wash. Nov 23, 2016 the history of the vintage levis 501 jean. Vintage levis 646 bell bottom details at steel zipper. Examining the fabric alone does little to date a pair of 501 jeans.
Levis vintage clothing lvc is a subsidiary of levis, which wasnt started in earnest until 1996, though levis in japan had been producing a few replicas since 1987. Newer than 90s levis 501 mens faded blue cotton denim denim jeans pants with button fly closure. A guide to vintage levis everything you ever needed to. Vintage levis 501 jeans the ultimate collectors guide heddels. While some nonvintage authentic levis 501 s may have this stamped on them, vintage big e will always have a single digit or letter stamped 6, 5, 2, w or blank, but if it is blank, there are usually punch marks on it. The iconic denim company has a fairly famous patch on there that shares a few clues about the companys history. Levis vintage collection 501 fit guide lvc 501s brooklyn. Levi s made womens jeans with the white patch on the right side rear pocket. Altered throughout the years to better perform for the worker of the time, the 501 jean has seen changes in fabric, fit, logo and hardware. Find great deals on ebay for vintage 501 levis mens. Fast shipping on all latest levis vintage clothing products. Jun 23, 2012 how to spot counterfeit vintage levis 501 i was briefly surprised recently to see a note from a superfuture poster, asking if a pair of levis jeans hed bought were genuine. Levis vintage clothing 1954 501 jean baja surf end. This guide gives you an overall view of the 8 essential details you should be looking for when determining the production date of vintage levi s 501 jeans.
Most imitate levis are vintage levis 501 s with all or some of the details that make real vintage levi jeans valuable. Levis vintage xx 150 years in the making and the levis label is still known as one of the best in the denim market. Find great deals on ebay for vintage 501 levi jeans. Five pocket style front scoop pockets with single coin pocket and two rear patch pockets. Levis vintage clothing levis vintage clothing straight leg. I found them in urban outfitters a few weeks ago in their urban renewal section. Levis altered vintage deconstructed 501 skinny jeans usa crafted limited edition. Unless the jeans are from the 1930s and the patch has a jerky look to it, very few other levis have or had a real leather like patch. Real or no real check whether your vintage levis are real. Levis vintage clothing levis vintage clothing straight. The levis 501 is slowly approaching its 150th birthday. Learn the 7 key details from levis jeans back pocket. Levis incorporated styling from their altered line, transferring the watch pocket to the inside, removing the rear leather patch and altering the traditional position and appearance of the seams. The idea to place a red folded cloth ribbon in the structural seam of a rear patch.
In 1947, when raw materials became available again, levis took the opportunity to bring back the coveted 501 design with modernized detailing like a slimmer leg. If the patch feels like it is covered, or has a plastic feel to it, this may indicate that your jeans are counterfeit. The brown leather patch changed to leatherlike cardstock in the midlate 1950s. Finished with a slim fit, midrise and tapered cut for a modernized post wwii fit. Jan 30, 2018 learn the 7 key details from levis jeans back pocket.
Vintage levis 501xx usa butterfly patch feathered cutoff denim. A note on measuring ive tried measuring the waist three ways with many different jeans, not just these 1976 501s. Blue cotton straight leg jeans from levis vintage clothing featuring a waistband with belt loops, a front button fastening, a five pocket design, a branded rear patch and a regular length. Jan 02, 2009 back view of a vintage levis 501 jean. These replicas became more and more sort after in europe building on the brand and expanding the.
Five pocket style front scoop pockets with single coin pocket and two rear patch poc. Five pocket style front scoop pockets with single coin pocket and two rear patch pocket. Levi s 501xx leather patch jeans pants vintage rare from japan. Look at the printing on the rear patch to check authenticity. I always find myself going through the denim there as you can find some of the most gorgeous washes, just like these. Then i realised that everyone is not cynical, like me, and some believe the claims they read on ebay. Some pairs may have light fraying on the bottom hems but nothing past the stitched hem line.
New levi 501 jeans use heavier denim, while other models, including the 200 series, use thinner denim. This was the first version to properly solve the problem of scratched furniture that had been brought about by the back pocket rivets of the earlier editions. Levis altered vintage deconstructed 501 skinny jeans usa. How to determine production date of vintage levis 501 jeans.
This celebrates the strength and quality of our riveted denim. The levis vintage clothing 1947 501 jean is a faithful reproduction of levis first postwwii jeans. Mens levis 501 jeans vintage denim classic stonewash and. All vintage levi s 501 jeans are a mens style so most of the vintage levi s that women wear are in fact a mens jean. Rear levis size patch may have light wear or fading. Faithfully capturing the spirit and heritage of american workwear, levi s vintage clothing meticulously reproduces our most historic 501 jeans from the past 140 years. In the first pic, you can see four notches on the patch, but in the pic below. Vintage levis 501 jeans 33x36 vintage clothing sustainable fashion button fly jeans high waisted jeans high rise levis 501 33 blackmagika. Vintage levis 501 grade a denim jeans w29 w30 w32 w34 w36.
The levis 501 features a 5 pocket construction, the classic 501 features and unwashed leather levis horses patch on the rear waist, levis red tab branding on the rear pocket and their signature v stitching on the rear pockets. Most fake levi s are vintage 501s with all or some of the details that make real vintage levi jeans valuable. Vintage 1930s levis 501xx denim pants leather patch from. This can be seen on this original worn pair of levis 501xx from the. Buy the levis vintage clothing 1947 501 jean in rigid v2 from leading mens fashion retailer end.
I mean, they are the classic wardrobe staple and have been for almost 150 years so im not sure if they were ever out of style. These replicas became more and more sort after in europe building on the brand and expanding the line incorporating clothing other than denim from levis. A guide to vintage levis everything you ever needed to know. Use our guide to check the authenticity of your vintage levis. Fabric, fit and even the packaging are the same as the iconic originals. Today, blue jeans are worn by people of all ages, and from all walks of life. Levi strauss jeans, levis 501, dark wash jeans, bell bottom jeans, cotton. Sep 17, 2018 note how this pair of fakes has 501 poorly imprinted on the rear of the button.
However, using the two horse brand patch to date your 501s will seldom be relevant as most vintage jeans are. Bermuda shorts slim jeans fitness stuff to buy shopping clothes. Not exactly sure the year of manufacture on these jeans, but the lack of rivets on the back pocket and double stitched coin pocket suggests these came towards the end of the big e run. The rear patch on the right hip can also give clues to whether or. Many as gstar or replay, diesel have been strong brands but none of them has the history and heritage that can be matched to levi stauss. The term vintage refers to articles of clothing that are at least 25 to 30 years old. Fast delivery, and 247365 realperson service with a smile. A rough guide to levis 501 vintage jeans 1947 to 1966. Peminat levis 501 vintage big e clothing brand 115. Counterfeiting is definitely not an instance where imitation is the highest form of flattery. Vintage levis 501 jeans an american fashion icon the. Vintage levis 501xx usa butterfly patch feathered cutoff denim shorts. The rear patch on the right hip can also give clues to whether or not the garment is authentic. The 646 jeans were different in many ways from the classic straight leg 501 and peg legged looks that levis jeans had become associated with from previous generations.
I just received my work back from the mottainai exhibition at the portland japanese. The levi 501 has been a fashion icon on the worldwide fashion scene since the. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Free shipping both ways on levis womens 501 jeans for women vintage indigo from our vast selection of styles. See more of peminat levis 501 vintage big e on facebook. Browse our selection of womens jeans in all the iconic styles you know and love with an updated modern fit.
In 1890, with the patent expiring, lot numbers were assigned to the different garments from levis. Vintage levi s 501 xx jeans mens button fly 90s blue denim 40 x 30. Levis vintage levis 501 distressed jeans slim blue sold by messina girl. Nov 08, 2019 the material of an authentic patch will have a little bit of texture and feel soft and worn.
Levis made womens jeans with the white patch on the right. Learn the 7 key details from levis jeans back pocket long john. Vintage levis are coveted and pricey items of clothing due to their age and historical significance. New looser fit gives some the 501 blues company says it always evolves to keep up with tastes of society. Heres what everything on the two horse patch means. Levis iconic 501 jean started in 1890 and has been in production ever since.
Beale international we buy used levis and vintage levi 501. Favorite add to 80s levis 550 jeans vintage levis jeans high waisted jeans womens levis denim jeans levi 550 denim blue jeans levi taper leg mom jeans 29 w. The rear patch on the right hip can also give clues to whether or not the. A leather patch, contrary to the leatherlike cardboard patch, is an indicator that the jeans were produced. How to determine production date of vintage levi s 501 jeans. Note how this pair of fakes has 501 poorly imprinted on the rear of the button. Levis vintage clothing page 639 superdenim superfuture. A lot of fake manufacturers use cheap leather or a substitute. Levis vintage levis 501 distressed jeans slim blue. The material shouldnt feel too smooth, or too hard. The levis 1954 501 jean was originally created to make jeans more approachable for new wearers, as it features a zipper fly fastening. Vintage levis 501 jeans the ultimate collectors guide. Let me count the waysthe capital e on the red tab, introduced in 1936 and produced up until 1971.
So as you can see, with the variation of changes to the classic 501, plus the resurrection of vintage levis being a fashionable trend thanks redone. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Levis vintage clothing recalls and reignites the most iconic garments of the past, capturing the spirit and legacy of american workwear. The levis vintage clothing 1954 501 jean is made with some of the last bits of the iconic nonstretch 12.
Vintage levis 501 jeans denim grade a w28 w30 w32 w34 w36 w38 501 levi 501s. Each number denotes a cut designed for a specific style and body type. A while back, i put together a guide to buying vintage levis and its one of. Vintage levis 501 selvedge jeans, 26 weekend outfit. As you go further back in the pantheon of levis history, if your jeans have a leather patch instead of a paper patch, theyre older, and probably worth more money. Levis 501 vtg straight regular medium wash button fly jeans sz 34. Levis manufactured prior to the 1980s would be considered vintage. A leather patch is worth more than a paper patch on the. Vintage levi s 501xx mens jeans denim pants 1990s 90s western high. I mean, it doesnt actually but for the sake of dating your 501s a decipherable two horse brand patch will tell you a lot about when your 501s were produced. So now, as an homage to the companys legacy, all levis fits are denoted by a number.
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