Levi's Vintage Clothing

[horriblyjollyjinx]

you didnt actually post any pics of the jeans so its a lil hard, but from tags etc and esp the 1966© and the E, they're 1966-1971... but not much help.

Inside tag with the digits would be helpfuls as well as backpockets.

They have hidden rivets?

Most likely they're not an actual repro of anything and will have a lot of off detailing.

[Bijan]

Those are the Capital E reissues. They pre date LVC, and aren't really a reissue of any particular era of 501s. I love my pair, but they're retired until I have a lot of time to do some premeptive repairs to them. The denim shrinks, but no leg twist.

[jyoni]

Thanks for the info guys.

No hidden rivets, just bar tacks. Full metal rivets also, no burrs.

I'll be back there within the next few days, so I can get some pics of the full jean, inside tag, and back pockets.

[iamstarwars]

Where in Minneapolis is that store located? I'll be uptown tomorrow and would be curious to take a look at what they have.

[fruitymilk007]

Is aero leather clothing legit?

[kolecho]

Is it still possible to find new-old-stock of LVC from Valencia Street? if so, please share possible source/s. Many thanks in advance.

[radical_radish]

Is aero leather clothing legit?

Yes - bought some items from them in the past. What makes you think they weren't?

[almostnice]

Is aero leather clothing legit?

Are you serious? What makes you think they are not?

[Shorty Long]

Not sure if they still do, but in the past Aero produced the leather jackets for the LVC collections.

So yeah, they're pretty legit.

[Sympathy-For-The-Denim]

just wanted to share som nice pics i found while googleing, the first are

1930s 201xx from the levis archive the second pair are some strange 1937 501s from early lvc collections...

Happy New Year to our Asian lads!!!

[erk]

does anyone else not see that picture?

[iamstarwars]

I can see the picture but i don't see any fading at all.

[Michael Scott]

Hello everyone,

I'm new here.. and thought I'd post up pictures of my first pair of LVC's. These are of the 1947 variety. Worn almost daily for about 6-7mos with just the initial soaking.

Let me know what ya'll think.

-MS

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[erk]

looks like a good start. maybe try doing some natural light shots (not direct sunlight, but some diffused natural light) it seams like the flash is killing all your wear.

[jyoni]

Where in Minneapolis is that store located? I'll be uptown tomorrow and would be curious to take a look at what they have.

Hope I caught you in time.

The place is called Schatzlein Saddle Shop. It's at 413 W. Lake St, just east of Uptown and Lyn-Lake. Ask for Gary. He's got a lot of mercantile anecdotes about Levi's. He was telling me that shortly before Taylor Toggs shut down, they were trying some harebrained business model of mass-producing big-and-tall sizes of jeans. I mean huge, like making size 72 and shit, on a mass scale, lol. He cites it as part of their downfall.

[Denim Phenom]

Is it still possible to find new-old-stock of LVC from Valencia Street? if so, please share possible source/s. Many thanks in advance.

You can still find it. I have two pairs of 551ZXX, 32x34 and 33x32.

[jyoni]

iamstarwars, there's also that vintage store on Lake and Bryant, but really that lady just has a hard-on for prewashed 646. Still worth browsing through.

[TheStatusQuo]

so which model currently available from cultizm or aero has the least heavy denim?

201 or earlier?

[Paul T]

201 is not that light (athough it's a geat jean). The 1901, and anything earlier, has light denim, usually around 10oz - I think the 1873 is 9oz, although the difference is imperceptible.

[TheStatusQuo]

thanks for the quick response

[almostnice]

x-post from the jacket thread: 1st frontpleated blouse,some more details:

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[Happy Hooligan]

why on earth would they use acrylic?

[milosz]

I need a pair of washed jeans for work (bartending/security three nights a week, they're going to reek of spilled booze and cigarettes without weekly washings) and times when I don't feel like dark dry denim. The LVC washes seem to have the best price/quality ratio, except for Earnest Sewn (and the low rise on the Fulton puts me off there).

I would just as soon get regular new 501s, but all the washes I've seen in person were horrible.

I wear a 36 in Iron Heart's 634s, a 38 in the new STF 501s (which shrank just under 37), tried on a pair of washed 501s in 36 that were comfortable (nowhere near SuFU tight) and I think that my true waist is actually ~36.5-37 now.

I'm looking at 1966 Touched or 1947 Brain Dead on Cultizm - I want a flattering fit but comfortable enough to move in for six or eight hours at a time. Would anyone have a recommendation on 36 vs. 38 waist, as I'm not sure how true to size washed LVCs run?

[electrum]

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1812 XXXYZ Vault (Old-Older-Oldest Jean Ever - Ever!)

Now hidden in our secret FIREPROOF vault, these jeans are based on a swatch of fabric found in an abandoned colonial home in Baltimore; these jeans are the oldest ever. Lyn D says they're older than dirt. Story has it that Dolly Madison commisioned great granddady (the 'Daddy") Levi to make war pants for the militia during the war of 1812 using a material called xxxyz. Commonly referred to as the F. Scott Key by denim aficionados throughout the world, the 1812 vault is an exact reproduction of this ancient jean. Now you can too own an authentic replica of this legendary piece of Americana. Each pair comes in a hand crafted cardboard box emblazoned w/a plastic laminated replica of the 1812 stars and stripes. Limited run of just 12 pair (available from hundreds of retailers throughout the world). Better get while you can -- destined to become a true collectable.

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1916 WWI Model (Mustard Gas Vault IV Se5A)

The original hidden in our FIREPROOF vault saved a doughboy in the trenches during WWI. As the story goes, during a mustard gas attack, the soldier urinated on his levi then, covered his face w/the jeans thereby saving him from gas poisoning. However, a certain part of his male anatomy sustained minor blistering from the gas ; o

Each comes shredded and stuffed in a special period accurate cheescloth body bag individually numbered along w/a replica of the mustard gas story hand-written by virgins on original parchment paper.

Colors: Cock Bites, Hard-On, CamoPack and Blew By U.

Price: $1916.oo (Add $501 for special deadstock dry goods raw Camo T-Shirt pkg.)

The Fall '09 collection is mass produced by the same factories that turn out many other pretentious high end brands. Detail such as cheap anodized metal suspender buttons w/artificial patina, modern synthetic indigo dye, flimsy low grade denim, numerous manufacturing flaws, inconsistent cut and size problems are incorporated into every pair just like they made 'em in the ol' days. Denim weight? Well, depending on what day of the week it is, the website might list it as either 12, 13.5, 14 or 14.5 oz. However, the actual weight feels more like 8-9 oz. cheesecloth - lighter than many shirts. No one really knows what the actual weight is for the repro or original. If you have questions, you can always call customer service. They'll tell you whatever they think you want to hear, or you can debate the question on an internet blog for eternity. No need for concern though, Lyn D and several internet denim industry advocates say these are the real deal and worth every penny. ................................................................. SATIRE

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[sayocean]

um.... not funny?

[jyoni]

I ain't reading all that shit.

[Bill2]

I have a pair of '96 Deadstock LVC 551zxx's in size 32x32 up in the Supermarket. Brand new, with the flashers.... 555 button's, the o.g. good, heavier, inkier denim.... Anybody want em?

http://www.superfuture.com/supertalk/showthread.php?p=1613435#post1613435

[phr]

the shrinkage factors on the labels of LVC is the same as 501 STF.

After shrinkage in LVC do you guys get away with true waist cuz i do with STF. Inseam definately do what they say that I know. Thoughts?

[Sympathy-For-The-Denim]

I always buy em fitted, because after a wash the easily stretch back in waist not so with inseam, you can´t stretch back length...

[Paul T]

the shrinkage factors on the labels of LVC is the same as 501 STF.

After shrinkage in LVC do you guys get away with true waist cuz i do with STF. Inseam definately do what they say that I know. Thoughts?

it does vary for different models. You could probably size down an inch on the 1955, ie buy it below your size before shrinking.

The 47 is sized around two inches smaller than the 55, it has much slimmer thighs and is usually made slightly underzie (according to Cinch, this applies to the current production, too). Sizing up two inches on the 47 still gives a slim, classic, Steve McQueen-style fit, sizing up one inch on the 47 is probably perfect. There is an entire thread on 1947 sizing if you want to google it!

More info on other models sizing:

http://www.superfuture.com/supertalk/showthread.php?t=34010