pics of vintage denim (levis, wrangler and more)

[cultpop 0217]

so i was going through some of my vintage jeans tonight and i went nuts with my camera.

enjoy!

http://img118.imageshack.us/img118/2327/10016829ww.jpg

^all orange tab 517s. the first pair is about 30 years old and in the process of being repaired, second to last pair has been rinsed once and worn a few months since, last pair is at 2 weeks, stiff as burlap.

http://img139.imageshack.us/img139/6117/10017072mf.jpg

^all the same as above except the second pair, a pair of 517 stretch, that fit very tight and look super straight.

http://img146.imageshack.us/img146/7996/10017044gk.jpg

^the first pair are some of the oldest 517's i've come across. they have a talon zip, #8, orange tab, a more pronounced flare, and are not made from the 0217 denim like the rest. much softer denim that looks like its spent a lot of time on the beach. if not for the inside tag i'd say these were 646s.

http://img146.imageshack.us/img146/5582/10017224cx.jpg

^top right: wrangler mens slim fit with an ideal zipper , black wrangler 13mwzwk, wrangler (womens?) bell bottom 945 (iflc573 b?)w/ ideal zip and hem with red thread ! the pair on the bottom are sedgefields with asymetrical back pocket stitching and super fat beltloops. all of these are broken twill and im not sure of the vintage on any of them.

http://img146.imageshack.us/img146/5051/10017232oz.jpg

^front of the sedgefields. i love these jeans. $2 at salvation army.

http://img158.imageshack.us/img158/7637/10017206zm.jpg

^wrangler slim fit, sandy levis 517, levis 501xx, gloria vanderbilt by murjani (first "designer" jeans and among the first jeans with spandex) the construction and denim on these is amazing. the last pair are plain pockets (jcpenny brand from 60's-70's). cut like a 517 with a slightly lower rise, smaller bootcut, no branding and awesome denim. very thick and slubby with excellent color.

http://img134.imageshack.us/img134/5758/10017495wy.jpg

^close up of g.vanderbilt and plain pockets.

comments?

and if anyone can help me date some of these (especially the wranglers) i'd appreciate it!

paul t are you listening?

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Edited by cultpop 0217 on May 16, 2006 at 01:41 AM

[6MT]

the first 2 photos have some impressive stuff, i really like how the jeans has been patch up, looks great, thanks for sharing,

cheers

[cultpop 0217]

thanks.

i'm not a mod or a rocker. i'm a mocker.

join a cult. www.culturepopartgallery.com

[benny rags]

Thanks for the pics, I have to agree about the sedgefields. One of my favorite non Levis/ Wranglers

brands, their buttons are so slick.

Benny Rags