Levi's History a pictorial

[digital_denim]

Thought I'd start posting these from the same lightning mag that I had. Was always interested in what it said....ahem Chicken do you mind? or anyone else capable.

[Chicken]

Will do, if noone beats me to it.

[digital_denim]

[Anguished Irony]

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Those are amazing

[Chicken]

Okay, here we go:

Levi's 501XX, Lee 101, Wrangler 11MW, etc.

Successive Generations of Masterpiece -- Evolution Theory

The most beloved piece of clothing throughout the world, is unmistakably "jeans". We'll try to achieve a deep understanding of a masterpiece ever-evolving since 1870 here.

Levi's 501

1890s (c1890)

Lot 501

The Oldest Series of Jeans in the World

During mid-19th century, two great men created a masterpiece also known as wanpoke (one pocket). Looking back now after more than 100 years had passed, 501 was already perfected back then, even though some parts may have varied. Equipped with details unique to this oldest series, like the patented date "May 20, 1873" stamped on the rivet and handmade cinch-back, this is the greatest masterpiece ever.

[Chicken]

I kind of feel like David Little right now.

[minya]

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I kind of feel like David Little right now.

--- Original message by Chicken on Jun 9, 2006 07:31 PM

Chicken Little..?

[Chicken]

lol

[meader]

This is great. Thanks for the pictures digital_denim. Anyone else know where to find more of this kind of pictures? I would really appreciate that.

[tweeds]

look for the Lightning Denim Style Book (vol. 1 and 2), a japanese magazine on americana.

[Charlie Delta]

How did I miss this?

Those first ones seem to be what my LVC's are modeled after (correct me if I'm wrong), including stamped rivets and buttons, great! I don't think I ever saw these before.

[meader]

look for the Lightning Denim Style Book (vol. 1 and 2), a japanese magazine on americana.

I will. Thanks for the tip!

[meader]

How did I miss this?

Those first ones seem to be what my LVC's are modeled after (correct me if I'm wrong), including stamped rivets and buttons, great! I don't think I ever saw these before.

Haha, I was searching for "levis+vintage", "levis+history" etc on Google and found this thread.

[tweeds]

a quick tip--you can click on the tags like "levis", "lightning" or "vintage"...that might help you in your search for more threads on vintage details etc.