cool_hand

Anyone pick-up a pair of the 501 LEVI'S ORIGINAL 150TH BIRTHDAY SELVEDGE JEANS?
There the ones that have text on the selvedge which is a bit off-putting.
Just reading some of the review and there seems to be mixed opinions regarding the Shrink to Fit - some say they do shrink and some say they don't which is kind of weird?
Levi's informed the denim is made in China but didn't say where they are made.

Here they are after their first cold machine wash.
They stretched a couple of inches on the waist but came back to just under their original raw size when washed.
I gave the legs a bit of a pull when damp/drying and I've managed to increase the inside leg by 1/4" for 30.75" total length.
If you don't pull them then you'll probably lose a bit in the length.

I've probably said TTS in the wrong context. Usually when I purchase denim jeans the size on the waist is larger than the quoted waist size by at least an inch or more. I'm wearing the jeans now and they've stretched a bit on the waist so I won't quote the current measurements but I'm fairly confident the size chart is accurate – that is a size 36 measures 38" unworn.  I also own the Uniqlo wide fit jeans and on those I could easily size down to a 35".  I think you could getaway with a 31".  If you want to play it safe order 2 sizes and return the pair that don't work. Have you ordered from Uniqlo before - they offer a discount code for new accounts.

UNIQLO U Selvedge Regular Fit Jeans
Wanted to pick these up last season but the largest size (35”) were too small. Sizes have been extended up this season and I was able to go TTS/36” – they fit well. Be warned the inside leg is only 29" + the pre-cuff is 1.5”for a total of 30.5”. I’m 5’10” and wearing with the pre-cuff and they look fine but I have not washed them so I’m unsure how they will be once soaked and dried. Made in Bangladesh they’re a no thrills, zip-fly, basic denim jean but for less than £40 probably the best selvedge on a budget out there. I'm led to believe the denim is by Kaihara although that is not stated on the pocket bags or the website so I can’t say for sure. Early days so far but I’d say 'highly recommended'.

ROY RT1002 - Sz 34 – NWT – starting bid $1,100!! 

Do all LVC 1960 501Z have 30" inseams?

Have been informed they are 32", however the MIJ measure actual label size on waist so need to size up for STF.

Is the stitching white on this model?

On 1/20/2023 at 8:10 AM, Maynard Friedman said:

@cool_hand - What did you buy?

Type II

Further discounting on LVC at levi.com.

Now I wait to see if it's made in Japan or Turkey!

M I J

Maynard: I'm out of the loop as I moved out of London just over 2 years ago. I was aware Cinch had closed - went to the Levi's Regent Store expecting LVC would be on sale there (in the basement) - asked where was the LVC and I was informed there was a new store on Marlborough Street.

According to this article it opened October 2020:

https://www.theindustry.fashion/levis-launches-new-concept-store-in-soho-with-sustainable-denim-range-as-the-focus/

Maybe Cinch closed down shortly after the start of the pandemic?

Apologies if already mentioned before.

LVC has a new home in London

Levi's London Haus – 41 Great Marlborough Street.

I managed to visit recently and I recommend you check it out!

5 hours ago, the shivman said:

I just scored this sample pair of tool pocket Knappave’s off of eBay. @Dr_Heech do you know anything about the denim on these? I assume they were made at Valencia St.

 

Amazing find!!

3 hours ago, Maynard Friedman said:

Don’t know if they differ from standard 55s (I assume not) but the denim is made by Kaihara mills

I could be wrong but it looks like they've made some improvements to the denim compared to the made in Bulgaria junk from a couple of years ago. The only issue is the MIJ are made TTS on the waist, they've not allowed anything for shrinkage!

On 12/15/2021 at 4:24 PM, generic_guy said:

Noticed Levis UK have got 20% off the super limited Japan 501.

Might be tempted at 50% as I do like them but silly expensive.

Apart from the Katakana text how do the Limited Japan 501 differ from the standard 1955 Made in Japan? Do they use a different denim? And who is making selvedge now for LVC Japan?

I thought someone might of posted a review of the 1960s Made in Japan by now. I did have a pair in my cart on the Levis UK Store at launch but before I could say "these will probably be returned" all 3 pairs in my size sold out! 

1 hour ago, Maynard Friedman said:

Well that totally makes nonsense of my earlier theory! Good to hear though.

I stand corrected. They cost more in Japan and the same price as Japan in USA but they are being priced lower here. I made the mistake of looking at made in Bulgaria models sold in Japan for comparison. 

On 10/13/2021 at 11:53 AM, suchislife said:

Received my MiJ Type 1 from Hinoya, here are the measurements in inches I got an XL(44)

Chest: 24
Length: 26.1
Sleeve: 26
Shoulders: 21

The arms feel bigger than normal reminds me of my TCB s40 jacket, I'm going to give it a soak then share the measurements when I get a chance.

I'm happy with it, my only concerns are the bagginess of the arms.

I managed to snag a Cone Denim Made in USA Type 1 a couple of years ago half price. The Store didn't realise what they had and I managed to work out it was most likely a Cone model and not a newly released made in Bulgaria Trash. I got lucky. As I remember the arms were roomy but settled down after it was soaked. I would avoid machine washing - I did mine cold on a delicate cycle but the denim really softened up after that - just soaking retained the deep indigo rigid look which I prefer but it'll get there eventually whatever you do. Your MiJ looks a great repro - looks identical to my made in USA. It's a great fitting jacket.

MiJ 501Z is listed at £210 - basically the same price as it's sold for in Japan. 

END have a raffle for that ugly long Tyoe II Jacket and a pair of MiJ 501Z 1960's – anyone have any info about these? What's the deal with the MiJ line and why is it being marketed over here?

anyone considering letting go a pair of straight 36's please PM me

can anyone report/review the Japanese 55s? anyone pick-up a pair?

On 2/16/2021 at 3:16 PM, The Clerk said:

After a couple more wears I have decided that this Cat Boy jacket is just a little big for me. Anyone wanna take it off my hands?

Size 44 purchased from American Classics in London. Currently sold out at TCB. Measurements are pretty much as on the TCB site

Chest 56cm 
Shoulder 43cm
Sleeve 63cm
Length 64cm

Let me know if you want more details

 

how is that to big for you? that's really small for a size 44!! nice jacket btw.

On 1/16/2021 at 4:39 PM, Hopethisoneisnttaken said:

Which jeans do you usually wear? cuts brands etc.

I wear Roy straight leg style (RS04 etc.) – I have other LVC jeans but the Roy is closest to what I'm after. Thanks for the recommendations. Where can I purchase the 50's in raw?

BTW: how do you size the 50s? – I'm looking at a 1 wash pair of 36 and apparently the waist measures 33.5!!

I think I want to buy my first pair of TCB!

Where do I begin?

2 minutes ago, beautiful_FrEaK said:

Have you seen this post:

https://supertalk.superfuture.com/topic/131739-levis-vintage-clothing/?do=findComment&comment=3324456

Yes, thank you.

Neatstyle has some post-soaked measurements but they are a little odd across my TTS tag and sizing up tag. 
Sizing up they are an inch to big post wash but going TTS they are 1.5" smaller than I'd like. My guess is these jeans raw are true to tag size on the waist.

BTW: made in Turkey and they are selvedge.