Levi's Vintage Clothing

[Coolguyzack]

Does anyone know what the heck is up with the new Unionmade x LVC 1947s? Apparently it's the first collaboration LVC has done. But canvas on the front?

 

http://unionmadegoods.com/product/unionmade-5th-anniversary-levis-vintage-clothing-1947-501-jeans/

 

I'm willing to bet that it's not very historical...lol

[heyheyhey]

Anybody have experience with the 1960's 606 fit on women?

 

The 606 designed for women is impossible to find at an affordable price (Damn you, Christmas budget) but the rigid model looks to have very similar proportions and may do for my partner's Christmas. Has anybody ever bought this for themselves or a lady-friend? 

 

Mainly worried that while the measurements will match up the difference in proportions may make it unflattering.

Edited November 25, 2014 by heyheyhey

[Flash]

got lucky last week and scored a vintage big E type 3 on ebay for £30

 

 

 

 

 

 

the truest colour is the red tab pic 

[edmond]

boys i need a chest of 42-44 inch type denim lvc jacket.

 

what size should i go for? and where to kop the best deal? and yeah these are the short bodied ones right?

[setterman]

With the access you have to Japanese jackets, I don't know why you'd bother with LVC.  If you must have one, don't expect any deals.  I'm guessing with your build you'd want a Medium in the 506XX, or a Large in the 507XX.  

 

I'd be all over this if it's big enough for you:

 

  http://www.ware-house.co.jp/?pid=83171405

[edmond]

buddy looking at the type 2 lvc love the short body cut the japs are long and ive got tons of them long ones.

[setterman]

I see what you mean, looks like LVC might be an inch shorter.  Well, contact LVC in San Fran or NYC, those are your best bets for in stock and someone able to measure them for you first.  

[ironheartfan123]

Does anyone know what the heck is up with the new Unionmade x LVC 1947s? Apparently it's the first collaboration LVC has done. But canvas on the front?

 

http://unionmadegoods.com/product/unionmade-5th-anniversary-levis-vintage-clothing-1947-501-jeans/

 

I'm willing to bet that it's not very historical...lol

wow just wow

[aho]

Ed, might be too slim and I haven't looked at the measurements but what about the Slim type FC jackets?

[edmond]

problem with repros is that theyre all long well at least 25 -26 inches body length i need a 22-23 inch body length i wanna get that

50's feel of a type 2, not the modern feel...

 

maybe you can get me one aho? when you on your thrift adventures.. i need a 22.5 inch chest the rest follows

[itsbenhere]

not even flat heads type 2 makes the cut? i tried it on it seemed short

[edmond]

i wear my jeans pretty high like on the navel. well the pants ive been wearing lately though.

 

i need something shorter.. yeah fh's are short but the chest on them is so small!

[chicote]

Ed, Stevenson makes a couple of vintage-length denim jackets. I found their newer Engineer jacket as well as the Saddle Horn, a more traditional Type-2 inspired jacket, on Yahoo Auctions:

http://page24.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/q46897212 (Engineer) 23 inch chest, 24 inch length. I have pictures of this jacket over in the Stevenson thread.

http://page18.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/w102050961 (Saddle Horn) 23.5 inch length and about 23 inch chest--sounds about right for you!

I think you can get a bit of extra shrinkage out of either jacket--mine definitely shrunk a half cm or so in the length and sleeves after the first wash.

Both size 40. Hope that helps!

Edited December 4, 2014 by chicote

[edmond]

whooaaa thanks man. yeah i think for soc i need a 38..

[chicote]

yeah I was thinking that maybe a 40 would be a stretch... oh well!

[bod]

Has anyone got a recent pair of raw 1966's? I handled a new pair recently (3 button fly) and they were 2" oversize which made me put them back! whats the shrink rate on these now if anyone knows?

[setterman]

Boy, if they're all oversized, a 36 should fit me perfect (my old 38s are pretty sloppy at the waist now).  I'd expect any pair of LVC to shrink 2" and stretch fairly easily out to the original raw measurement (so size up 1" at most).

 

Picked up a pair of 551ZXX from Mr Porter on sale for $130.  I see the sale ended with the remaining pairs marked down to $78.  I'm sure Mr Porter wasn't selling them for less than they paid for them, so gives you an idea what stores are paying for raw LVC.  Not sure why they insist on pricing them so high, and letting them sit on shelves for months.  At $130 a pair, I'd pick up another pair of '55s and '66s. But at the current quality level, I wouldn't touch either at $260

[exaptavist]

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Edited October 9, 2015 by hoggreaser

[setterman]

70% off at LVC at Levis stores right now. Doesn't include raw denim.  

[edmond]

type 2 lvc with a 22 inch body length and a  22 inch chest possible? what size to get?

[mf051404]

type 2 lvc with a 22 inch body length and a  22 inch chest possible? what size to get?

Hi Edmond,

Based on the info I get from the internet, I think you should go for a Medium or size 42

For reference, this is Medium sized type II true vintage, which measures 22 in length but 22.5 chest (according to the seller): http://www.ebay.com/itm/Levis-Vintage-507-Type-II-Big-E-1950s-Denim-Jacket-2nd-Edition-Pleated-Sz-M-Rare-/251789508498?hash=item3a9fd2ff92

My 1969 true vintage type III which is 42 in size measures 22" chest, but 23 in length (measured from bottom of collar, including waistband)

I believe the LVC repros follow the same measurements...maybe (except for the Japan made ones IIRC from some posts I read)

I hope that helps as reference for you

[edmond]

thanknyou buddy!

[Mr-Bielby]

1978's

[setterman]

Picked up the Humbug Crew from the FW2014 season for 70% off.  Came in the mail today and I've discovered  LVC is stooping to a new low, "Made in China".    

[Cucoo]

Ok that IS pretty low regarding the price point. Another good reason to never even think about buying LVC at full price.

[setterman]

And LVC site lists it as Shetland wool, but it's a blend of mohair and two synthetics.  Between this, and having to get my new 551ZZX hemmed because one leg was 1/4" longer than the other, and lopsided at the hem, I think it's time to say good bye to the brand, even at big mark downs.     

[exaptavist]

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Edited October 10, 2015 by hoggreaser

[splash pitman]

Would a vintage levis leather jacket be desirable , worthy addition to a collection ? And if so how much do you think one in good condition would be worth ?

[waxedandriveted]

the guys at the levis store in the meat packing district said the sawtooth is non-selvedge Japanese fabric, which probably makes us none the wiser but I thought it was worth mentioning. Graham Fowler (awesomely) brought in an XS for me and they weren't sure either.

I wonder, has anyone here achieved real contrast with either the Rigid Sawtooth or especially the rigid one pocket sunset? I was really glad LVC put out rigid versions of the type III, sawtooth, and especially the one pocket sunset--I had to get all three and I'm trying to wear them hard but no inner elbow comb action just yet

[waxedandriveted]

*grahame