Levi's Vintage Clothing

[Dr_Heech]

Soaked my new '44's yesterday and boy they are a slim cut (been some years since I donned a pair of these!)

Not complaining, however, as they'll stretch out a little. After a 20 minute bath tub soak in 30 degrees, the shrinkage is minimal - lost 1/2 an inch in the waist, 2 and 1/2 in the length.

The new cone denim is beautifull.

Pics on the weekend, hopefully.

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[cheapmuthafukr]

do the 44s have the right rivets? as in... are they copper coated steel or solid copper?

like this

or are they like the 47s

[Dr_Heech]

do the 44s have the right rivets? as in... are they copper coated steel or solid copper?

like this

or are they like the 47s

Cheep

Be realistic, this is lvc we're talkin about.

They are the same shiny copper hidden rivets used on all the 44, 47, 55 and 63 repro's since 1996.

At least they've got the tab right, at last

Maybe Lvc Japan did the copper coated steel rivets on theirs?

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[bulldogskoleff]

this is the pre-soak fit, i'll put up the post soak fit sometime soon

[.Impulsv]

Soaked my new '44's yesterday and boy they are a slim cut (been some years since I donned a pair of these!)

Not complaining, however, as they'll stretch out a little. After a 20 minute bath tub soak in 30 degrees, the shrinkage is minimal - lost 1/2 an inch in the waist, 2 and 1/2 in the length.

The new cone denim is beautifull.

Pics on the weekend, hopefully.

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What's your waist, and what size did you buy?

Mind measuring the front and rear rise for me, post-soak?

[s3lam]

I was comparing my lvc47 (bought from the SF store) and my lvc47 purchased from Hanon-Shop in Europe. I have read that the LVC Japan collection is more superior but are the US versions the same as the European ones. Couldn't find discussion on this and my apologies if it has been discussed already.

The unworn pair are from Europe.

The selvage is slightly different(sorry for the blur)

Tags differences

European tag

US version's tags

I couldnt remember when I purchased the European ones but I guess it was sometime in 2005. The worn pair were bought in San Francisco early in 2006 so could be from the 2005 collection.

[Dr_Heech]

European tag

QUOTE]

Why are they tagged 701 ??

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[Dr_Heech]

What's your waist, and what size did you buy?

Mind measuring the front and rear rise for me, post-soak?

My waist measures 33.5, and they are oversized by roughly 1 inch. Mine are a tagged size 33/34, which measured just over 34" waist/35 leg pre-soak.

Post soak measurements are -

Waist - 33", inseam 31.5", front rise - 13" and back rise - 16",

hope this helps?

The cone denim is gorgeous btw

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[ThomasK]

And why is there "Drz Goods" written on it?

[s3lam]

Beats me guys....probably just a typo...or did I get a Thai fake...lol

[Paul T]

Why are they tagged 701 ??

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I think this is a historical error. At one time, some people mistakenly thought the 501 had originally been coded as the 701, and there were a couple of reissues, maybe even the Capital E that preceded LVC, that used the 701 lot number rather than 501. I think this is a hangover from that.

I have that French book, Jeans Of Heroeswhich has a photo of John Wayne wearing "a classic pair of 701". It always makes me chuckle, given that 701 is in fact the lot number for Lady Levi's.

By the way I think both those jeans are identical, apart from the different tags, both probably made by Taylor Togs with COne fabric. US market jeans often have the R on the back of the fly button, when the Europe ones generally had 643M or similar.

And who, by the way, are "the Beetles"??? Maybe they are Thai fakes? Where's Doug C when ya need him??

[s3lam]

Thanks for the clarification Paul T...cool tid bit regarding the 701

[chambo2008]

can i expect 2 inchs of stretch for 501's?

[Dr_Heech]

And who, by the way, are "the Beetles"??? Maybe they are Thai fakes? Where's Doug C when ya need him??

(Ahem)... Paul T*****, what did you tell me about not feeding the trolls?

Dont wake them up either, as we are doing fine without any more 'advice'..etc.

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[Paul T]

Sorry Doctor. I have had a boring day. But trolls can be even more boring, you're right.

[.Impulsv]

My waist measures 33.5, and they are oversized by roughly 1 inch. Mine are a tagged size 33/34, which measured just over 34" waist/35 leg pre-soak.

Post soak measurements are -

Waist - 33", inseam 31.5", front rise - 13" and back rise - 16",

hope this helps?

The cone denim is gorgeous btw

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I thought my regular 501s were high, but that takes the cake.

Can someone with 1947's in size 30-32 measure their front and rear rise post-soak for me? I'm trying to decide between it and '44's.

[bunga]

can anyone let me know what's the suggested retail for the just released Made in USA 44 WWII 501s? advice on sizing would help too, was told LVC finally got it right this time round e.g. a pair of W34 would shrink 2 inches to W32.

thanks for the help in advance.

[riff]

My size 32 LVC47s measure 11.5 inches front rise & 14.5 inches back rise, after one warm wash.

[Paul T]

can anyone let me know what's the suggested retail for the just released Made in USA 44 WWII 501s? advice on sizing would help too, was told LVC finally got it right this time round e.g. a pair of W34 would shrink 2 inches to W32.

thanks for the help in advance.

Bunga, isn't the answer in the Doctor's post? THey seem to be overszied by an inch, and will probably shrink less than two inches.

The sizing guide, from fall 2009, has them oversized, too.

[thomass]

LVC '44s at a month and a week

I hope these turn out nice! What do you guys think?

[Dr_Heech]

I thought my regular 501s were high, but that takes the cake.

Can someone with 1947's in size 30-32 measure their front and rear rise post-soak for me? I'm trying to decide between it and '44's.

What cake? You're deciding between two pairs of 1940's repros, which will have a slightly high rise, the 44's more so than the 47's.

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[airfrogusmc]

LVC '44s at a month and a week

I hope these turn out nice! What do you guys think?

They are coming along NICELY!!!

[bunga]

Bunga, isn't the answer in the Doctor's post? THey seem to be overszied by an inch, and will probably shrink less than two inches.

The sizing guide, from fall 2009, has them oversized, too.

thanks Paul, dug back and found Doc's post about them - i've been away for a bit, there's a lot of catching up to do!

[blm14]

Sorry (in advance) for blowing the spot, but has anyone heard of 503BXX:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300408860276&ssPageName=ADME:B:WNA:US:1123

[Dr_Heech]

Sorry (in advance) for blowing the spot, but has anyone heard of 503BXX:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300408860276&ssPageName=ADME:B:WNA:US:1123

They are boys 501XX's from the late 40's, early 50's.

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[ChuckO]

Sorry (in advance) for blowing the spot, but has anyone heard of 503BXX:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300408860276&ssPageName=ADME:B:WNA:US:1123

Damn those are cool!

[marineabilly]

LVC '44s at a month and a week

I hope these turn out nice! What do you guys think?

Lookin' good!!

Cheers!

[ColdsnapBryan]

Simple question for you LVC heads. How come my 1947 501s do not have a stamp on my inside pocket? My $40 501 STF have a "This is a pair of levis" and some decoration stamped on the insid epocket.

[roy6]

I found this at a resale shop a few days ago. Looks like an early LVC (1999, if I'm reading the tag correctly?). Great distressing job, I thought it was really a beat up '60s type III until I saw the suspiciously perfect repairs on the back, and then found the tag.

[Dr_Heech]

Roy6

When you see an earlier 557xx/70505 which is that faded, the obvious tell tale sign that it's not an original is the fact that the label would have been cracked, or worse, missing entirely, as the earlier card stock on Levis jeans and jackets wasn't washing machine friendly.

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