Levi's Vintage Clothing

[Paul T]

http://cgi.ebay.com/Paul-Trynka-IGGY-POP-face-record-t-shirt-music-band-M-/280639142582?pt=Men_s_Clothing&hash=item4157657ab6

I need one of these to go with my 501z.

Yes! Fame at last!

[airfrogusmc]

The 1878s. They have a buckle that actually works after the clip and much better than the old pressed metal type. I also sewed on some suspender buttons. These are very high waisted and slim compared to other early years LVC repros. Been wearing them raw and plan to for several months.

The denim is different than the denim on my 1901s and 1880s.

[airfrogusmc]

Figured I'd shoot a few shots of my 1947s while I was at it. These have been in water 3 times and did have a pre soak. This is the 4th pair of 47s I've owned. They are from early last year and by far my favs.

[Dr_Heech]

Great details on those 1878's - especially like those hammered rivets.

You did a good job on the buckle too.

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[akka225]

fit pics??

[Happy Hooligan]

Yes, those 1878's are really amazing. How's the size fit on those? Do they run large?

[Stratos]

Very nice looking 1878's, might consider a pair myself.

[Paul T]

Nice pantaloons, Allen. Checked them out today, the production version looks just as nice as the sample I saw.

Dropped in briefly at Cinch, they had some items from the new collection, more to come.

Cotton Twill jacket, I think taken from a vintage original. Twill parka, interesting detailing, looks more like a 'homage' rather than a repro. 1898, IIRC, chinos, nice but only available in distressed finish, grrrr. And more of the flannel shirts, which are beautiful - made in Italy.

[airfrogusmc]

Yes, those 1878's are really amazing. How's the size fit on those? Do they run large?

No they do not run large, they are trim.

[entertainment!]

That is the first time I have seen the dimples in the flattened rivets on LVC even though it seems pretty common on the originals. Kudos to LVC.

[airfrogusmc]

Thanks entertainment and I agree. And the buckle is really good on these, Maybe Paul can say some things about the denim to because its not the same as the denim on the 1901s and 1880s. Its darker/greener and rougher the same weight though.

[telluride11]

just a semi OT rant - hate the way the lighter weight denims break. i enjoy a buckle back but the 33s i have feel like im wearing linen

[airfrogusmc]

just a semi OT rant - hate the way the lighter weight denims break. i enjoy a buckle back but the 33s i have feel like im wearing linen

I kinda like'm in the summer.

[Stratos]

I kinda like'm in the summer.

So do I, combined with the roomy cut, they're the ideal summer slacking jeans

[Paul T]

Thanks entertainment and I agree. And the buckle is really good on these, Maybe Paul can say some things about the denim to because its not the same as the denim on the 1901s and 1880s. Its darker/greener and rougher the same weight though.

I don't know too much about it - i really like the denim especially the ecru fill yarn, could simply be because the source of the cotton itself is different, altho it's broadly similar to the other Kurabo for the early jeans.

[SLAB]

Those chinos look very enticing, did you capture a picture from the front as well Paul? Are they sized roomy? price on those? (jeezes, i'll stop the questions barrage now)

btw those pantoloons look lovely but they should come standard with suspender buttons!

[setterman]

Tried taking some pix with the cell phone while I stood around watching the dog chase birds in the muddy yard yesterday afternoon. LVC 55s and 506. Color is pretty true for those lighting conditions. They're much darker today in our overcast, dreary light.

[cc.rider]

^^nice. setterman^^

[setterman]

btw those pantoloons look lovely but they should come standard with suspender buttons!

Yeah, I don't understand why they don't come with suspender buttons.

Someone asked about them being a fairly tapered pant.... wasn't that kinda the style for men's dress pants back than? And I assume these style pants wouldn't have been worn cuffed back in the day.

[Shorty Long]

I new site I've come across with LVC...

http://www.mrporter.com/Shop/Designers/Levis_Vintage_Clothing/All

[Joseph Hill]

Can't wait to see fit pictures on those 1878s. I don't think I can buy jeans for awhile, and I need the vicarious thrill.

As for the chinos, why do they keep distressing them!? And this isn't the usual blanket frustration with distressing in general. I can kind of see that not everyone wants to look like Violet after eating Wonkas chewing gum and walking around in big blue pants. But chinos are generally regarded (please correct me if mistaken) to be much more appropriate and wearable when fresh and neat. Gee it was only 13 o'clock neverday that I last heard someone say how much they loved it when chinos hit that crazy fade and get a hole in the knee.

[Stratos]

Can't wait to see fit pictures on those 1878s. I don't think I can buy jeans for awhile, and I need the vicarious thrill.

As for the chinos, why do they keep distressing them!? And this isn't the usual blanket frustration with distressing in general. I can kind of see that not everyone wants to look like Violet after eating Wonkas chewing gum and walking around in big blue pants. But chinos are generally regarded (please correct me if mistaken) to be much more appropriate and wearable when fresh and neat. Gee it was only 13 o'clock neverday that I last heard someone say how much they loved it when chinos hit that crazy fade and get a hole in the knee.

Agree, chinos's are best when they're well worn and get real comfy, but never as distressed as a pair of jeans. A patched chino is just like saying 'I'm a bum and I got my pants at the salvation army'.

[jyoni]

Tried taking some pix with the cell phone while I stood around watching the dog chase birds in the muddy yard yesterday afternoon. LVC 55s and 506. Color is pretty true for those lighting conditions. They're much darker today in our overcast, dreary light.

Beautiful! Can't rep you atm, those are very nice though.

[GregoryH]

Agree, chinos's are best when they're well worn and get real comfy, but never as distressed as a pair of jeans. A patched chino is just like saying 'I'm a bum and I got my pants at the salvation army'.

I'm going to have to go ahead and disagree with this statement. A. I think chinos can look good fresh, well worn and in some cases fucked up, ripped, splattered with paint etc. It all depends on the style of chino. If we are talking pleated dad- chinos then sure, but a more rugged chino can still look good with frays, holes etc.

B. I have purchased pants at thrift stores, Sally Anne included. I'm not a bum, nor do I think I look like one...poor choice of words friend.

[telluride11]

I kinda like'm in the summer.

as do i. but more often than not when all's equal, i go with my hair on hides

[jewellben]

Recieved a new pair of 1915 today - once again very quick delivery from Cultizm.

Tagged 32 waist 36 Leg

Actual 33 waist 37 Leg

I was a bit dissapointed as they are advertised on Cultizm as 1915 501 Cone Mills Colab but they are a 2010 release with the cone denim label on the back belt loop, not the Cone Mills Colab version I had before.

Silly Question time:

apart from the selvedge will the denim be different to the 44 and 47 from 2010?

Are these the same quality as the 1915 501 Cone Mills Colab?

[setterman]

apart from the selvedge will the denim be different to the 44 and 47 from 2010?

Pretty sure they're different denim. I know my 44s from a couple years ago are very different from my 37s, 55s, and 66s. With a couple washes the yarn on my 44s seem to "plump up". They don't feel heavier in weight than the later jeans, but the denim feels thicker. Has a softer feel and a little more variation to the touch too. Not as flat and even as the 55s and 66s. I believe the denim in the 47s is going to be closer to the later jeans than the 44s.

[roy6]

I stopped by the Levi's Vault exhibit today and they (finally) had some new things up:

Early 1900s 501s.

1910s one-pocket Sunset shirt.

Crazy taffeta Shorthorn shirt, labeled as from the 1930s, but I thought Shorthorn labels were late '40s/'50s?

WWII 501s, painted arcuates worn off.

1950s motorcycle jacket that the 'Rough & Ready' & 'Bird of Prey' LVC x Aero jackets were based on. This looks more like the 'Bird of Prey' jacket, I'll take some comparison pictures later.

[Paul T]

Recieved a new pair of 1915 today - once again very quick delivery from Cultizm.

Tagged 32 waist 36 Leg

Actual 33 waist 37 Leg

I was a bit dissapointed as they are advertised on Cultizm as 1915 501 Cone Mills Colab but they are a 2010 release with the cone denim label on the back belt loop, not the Cone Mills Colab version I had before.

Silly Question time:

apart from the selvedge will the denim be different to the 44 and 47 from 2010?

Are these the same quality as the 1915 501 Cone Mills Colab?

Not quite sure of the question. THese are the 1915 LVC made with the newly developed Cone fabric, and should be identical to the 1915 'Cone mills collab'. Cone mills 1915 fabric is different form Cone 1944 and 1947. THey are all spec'd very differently, But the 1915 Cone from this year should be essentially identical to the 1915 Cone from last year, bar minor differences caused by, say, the source of the cotton, which might come from Texas, California or the Carolinas.

I stopped by the Levi's Vault exhibit today and they (finally) had some new things up:]

Great to see all this, roy, thanks!

[roy6]

A loom sitting at the entrance to the Vault:

Detail of a 1899 flyer.

Back of the flyer- I may have posted this before, but I think I got a clearer image this time.

Bing Crosby's Levi's made denim tuxedo jacket behind some apparently specially made extra-glare glass.

I'd never seen the boutonnière close up before.

Awesome graphic from Jefferson Airplane's stint doing advertising music for Levi's.