Shorty Long

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dude mind if you post a scan of the booklet? i'm dying to see the entire collection

i havent seen any new LVC so far btw

--- Original message by hahnstch on Aug 25, 2005 02:17 PM

sorry, but i saw it second-hand and don't have one on me...

has anyone seen these in stores yet? They're in the booklet, but I haven't been able to track them down in anywhere.

Did the graphic look like this?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=8327061205&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&rd=1

I think this bad boy might be the original they based it on...someone paid a pretty penny for it.

I've noticed a few posts around here discuss the quality of indigo, or lack of quality in the new jeans, especially Levi's. So...is there a difference in the indigo used in standard (today's Red Tab) rigid 501s and that which is used in the rigid LVC jeans, or is the difference solely in the construction of the actual jeans?

Thanks.

check these out!

http://cgi.ebay.com/VERY-RARE-VINTAGE-XMAS-RED-LEVI-BELL-BOTTOM-JEANS_W0QQitemZ8328454036QQcategoryZ52401QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

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if it applies to food, cotton isn't much of a difference...

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/4312591.stm

give credit to human ingenuity and science...if we grow everything organically, there's no way to feed the world's population as it exists today.

--- Original message by darknworn on Aug 19, 2005 11:13 PM

i totally agree with what was said in the bbc article...'organic' is a term that has been watered down...especially with the FDA guidelines that came out a few years ago...in effect, it provided national standards that standardized the definition of 'organic' and allowed the multinationals to more easily tap into the growing market for 'enviro-friendly' foods.

however, from what i understand, our so-called 'ingenuity and science' constantly provides a global surplus of food (have you seen all the overweight people populating the earth?), but that food just isn't distributed very evenly.

i feel that the bottom line is, most companies don't want to invest the time and money into truly using methods of growning and producing environmentally-sound goods because, in the long run, it doesn't matter to most people...which in most ways, i agree...at the end of the day, most people want to have the 'luxury' to spend $0.99 on a burger and $2.00 on a six-pack of undershirts

i, on the other hand, would be all for spending a bit more, having less, and be assured of a certain quality.

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i went to atrium NYC this afternoon, didnt see any LVC at all. i asked one of the employees about it, lo and behold he directed me to levi's premium. god i wonder what the hell got him the job... on another note, i saw some nice dry and one-wash lee half selvage...

--- Original message by hahnstch on Aug 19, 2005 03:47 PM

if you're looking specifically for lvc, i'd say your best bet would be either the levi store in soho or barney's uptown...i called both yesterday and neither had the fall collection yet

for sale on ebay...

i'm not a fan of 'finished' jeans, but these seem pretty cool...i definitely like the leather bag...

i remember reading that these were going to retail for $501 though

http://cgi.ebay.com/LEVIS-LVC-1879-501-Vault-Piece-Jeans-34x31-73-LEVIS_W0QQitemZ7707622209QQcategoryZ11483QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

i just saw a couple authentic vintage duffel bags on ebay...they seemed to be going pretty cheap.

also, today is the 18th...anyone see if the new US LVC is out in stores?

http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-Levis-western-shirt-with-snaps-M-tapered-fit_W0QQitemZ8326240682QQcategoryZ57990QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

i would have expected a much higher starting bid...

got my rigid '44s yesterday...they're pretty impressive.

the front pockets are made with 'scrap' fabric instead of normal twill, just like they were during wartime.

definitely nicer than the ones done a couple years ago

i would also suggest avoiding nike footwear if you actually plan on using them for sport...

i run with new balance 880s

what's your opinion on the Lee jeans reproductions coming out of Japan? They seem to be of very good quality (better than LVC?), and aeroleather speaks pretty highly of them.

anyone here have any experience with them?

i can't help you with comparisons to apc, but I can tell you that I was informed about a month ago by an employee that Selvedge was closing shop on Aug. 5th

try the levi store in soho, but i don't think they have the fall collection yet so they may be a bit low on stock right now

I picked up a package of white Jockey t-shirts today...combed cotton, Made in USA, with blind stitching both at the sleeves and the bottom hem.

The plastic package certainly looked old...70s maybe?

Anyone have any idea as to when basic undershirts like these ceased being produced in this fashion?

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alright, we've got:

1879 501's that are a very washed out light blue with patches at the knees

a "1930's" 501 that have a very minimal wash and a tan leather flap at the right rear pocket

1930's "menlo" beige leather jacket with patch pockets on the front

1975 557 Trucker with heavy creases on the sleeves

1933 501's heavy creasing

1940's plaid washable wool shirt

1930's deadstock trouser

1947 501's in a dirty wash, small holes at knees and right front pocket, heavily worn knees and thighs

1930's Lenox Lounge graphic tee

1967 606 (tapered) Jean similar wash as '47's but no holes

1971 646 (flared) deadstock jean

1971 646 very washed out light blue

and the best for last

1947 501's deadstock

--- Original message by purest on Aug 5, 2005 05:37 PM

I was just told by Levi that the 1940s plaid wool shirt and the 1930s lenox lounge tee would not be available...bummer.

Why the hell do they come up with a collection, print the items in the booklet and then don't even make 3 or 4 pieces available?

It always seems to be the things I want as well...I guess that's why I sound so bitter.

my personal favorite is the johnny cash 1982 world tour long sleeve t-shirt i picked up at a thrift store a couple years back

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are these from the new us collection?

http://www.aloharag.com/highseas/assets/images/english/store/men/lv/clv.htm

they seem to like the 646s - they seems to be a version of them in every collection. I don't think the've ever been done in the EU

--- Original message by JohnW on Aug 6, 2005 01:27 PM

They're either from this past spring US collection, or the upcoming fall US collection.

The US collection is completely different. The theme is the 1930s..."Velvet Curtain" or something like that.

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Quote: 1930's deadstock trouser

Are these going to be similar to the Euro Levi's K1 trousers?

--- Original message by darknworn on Aug 5, 2005 07:36 PM

i'm not familiar with the "k1's" but these didn't look like chinos...they look to be a dark color as well...i'm anxious for details on this one as well

I think in the US, the limited-edition piece will be the 1879 501s, and they'll come in an antique-style box

Edited by Shorty Long on Aug 5, 2005 at 08:14 PM

well...i know aeroleatherclothing.com has a batch, but they didn't have my size

i had to mail order from cinch in london...their phone number is easy to get if you google them

Add banana republic to the list

Although not advertised...LVC has again produced some rigid 1944 S501s for the Fall...I'm waiting for mine to be delivered from London

I've been trying for ages to find these in my size

Anyone have any experience with the sweatshop free clothing from such websites as justiceclothing.com or

nosweatapparel.com?

Just curious about fit/quality.

PS...I'm already familiar with american apparel

Edited by Shorty Long on Aug 5, 2005 at 09:17 AM