Levi's Vintage Clothing

[jewellben]

I now understand roping - cheers all and Paul for the pics

[bod]

LVC 66, 4 months couple of hand washes..

LVC 66 by Freezie™, on Flickr

LVC 66 by Freezie™, on Flickr

.. not arsed how they turn out, just wearing and washing them when they get filthy

[Leonard Leroy]

Anyhoo Dellasandro Special 1947 worked out.

I wouldn't recommend it but I got a good looking pair of skinny jeans.

TTS is a lot more practical I think, probably a bit of a fight still but if you're used to breaking in skinny jeans you could do it.

[Leonard Leroy]

Feels nice to wear lighter weight denim

[tropicalbird]

"Not all patches are the same"

Print, no embossing

Embossed

[josh mullen]

I think I've had 5 pairs of '47s over the past 4-5 years, and I've certainly noticed a degree of variation among the patches. But, obviously, they were all from different years.

[Guest rusholmeruffian]

Anyhoo Dellasandro Special 1947 worked out.

I wouldn't recommend it but I got a good looking pair of skinny jeans.

TTS is a lot more practical I think, probably a bit of a fight still but if you're used to breaking in skinny jeans you could do it.

Skinny jeans? I don't think lvc are repro'ing 2007 yet are they?

[erk]

Skinny jeans? I don't think lvc are repro'ing 2007 yet are they?

no, but thats what you get if you downsize LVC 47s...since they're already downsized for you.

[kit99bar]

all the talk but no fit pics?

Anyhoo Dellasandro Special 1947 worked out.

I wouldn't recommend it but I got a good looking pair of skinny jeans.

TTS is a lot more practical I think, probably a bit of a fight still but if you're used to breaking in skinny jeans you could do it.

[geezluiz1]

If anyone is interested, I listed up some 1937 201xx's on eBay:

Starting bid at $49.99

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320689517844&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

[king*stink]

What is everybodies opinions on the 1933's? IM thinking of picking up a pair. I want a cinch back and suspender buttons. But I also like that I can still wear a belt if I want. My other choices im looking at are the 1901's and the 1915's. My current 501's are going on a year old. Just some Jcrew selvedge I picked up for $20. So i'm looking for a replacement.

[colgems1966]

What is everybodies opinions on the 1933's? IM thinking of picking up a pair. I want a cinch back and suspender buttons. But I also like that I can still wear a belt if I want. My other choices im looking at are the 1901's and the 1917's. My current 501's are going on a year old. Just some Jcrew selvedge I picked up for $20. So i'm looking for a replacement.

i like the 33's. the arcuates look great and IMO are the most represenative of originals from that era. my only word of caution is they're not real dark and tend to fade to a royal blue color over time.

[erk]

What is everybodies opinions on the 1933's? IM thinking of picking up a pair. I want a cinch back and suspender buttons. But I also like that I can still wear a belt if I want. My other choices im looking at are the 1901's and the 1917's. My current 501's are going on a year old. Just some Jcrew selvedge I picked up for $20. So i'm looking for a replacement.

The 30s 501s are fairly wide legged. So that's something to think about. If you're used to a modern fitting jean, this might be a bit of a shock and take some time to get used to. Some people have said that the 37s fabric fades better then the 33, I only have the 37 so I can't tell you my opinion.

With that being said, I think you should keep your mind open to the earlier models. They have really dark interesting fabric, a slimmer cut, and the lack of beltloops is not really that big a deal.

[king*stink]

The 30s 501s are fairly wide legged. So that's something to think about. If you're used to a modern fitting jean, this might be a bit of a shock and take some time to get used to. Some people have said that the 37s fabric fades better then the 33, I only have the 37 so I can't tell you my opinion.

With that being said, I think you should keep your mind open to the earlier models. They have really dark interesting fabric, a slimmer cut, and the lack of beltloops is not really that big a deal.

Wider cut is no big deal. The only reason the 1933 is even in question is because i wear a belt a lot. I do prefer the look of the older models. I like the arcuates and judging from the pics the denim looks nicer on the older pairs. Im leaning towards the 1915.

[king*stink]

I know this probably isnt the place to ask but what are my other options with a cinch back outside of levis? I've entertained the idea of some Rising Sun Blacksmiths. Now that they are using 14oz. denim that is even more intriguing. What else?

[colgems1966]

The 30s 501s are fairly wide legged. So that's something to think about. If you're used to a modern fitting jean, this might be a bit of a shock and take some time to get used to. Some people have said that the 37s fabric fades better then the 33, I only have the 37 so I can't tell you my opinion.

With that being said, I think you should keep your mind open to the earlier models. They have really dark interesting fabric, a slimmer cut, and the lack of beltloops is not really that big a deal.

i have both and my take is this: the details of the 33 are better but yes the 37 has nicer denim. but the denim on the 37 has varied over time. i have 2 prs of 37's that are 643m and the denim is thicker with a 40's type selvage line. my last pair of 37's from a couple of years ago has thinner denim and a selvage line like the 33. i don't notice much of a fit difference between the two, if the 33 has a wider leg it is only slightly so.

[erk]

1937 bonanza

the fit below the knee cleaned up a lot after a second soak.

[Happy Hooligan]

Erk... super nice on those!

[colgems1966]

those look good erk.

[RRLselvageDenim]

Picked up the last pair of LVC 55 in 34x36 @ the Levis Union Square. Will post pics up soon.

[Stratos]

Wider cut is no big deal. The only reason the 1933 is even in question is because i wear a belt a lot. I do prefer the look of the older models. I like the arcuates and judging from the pics the denim looks nicer on the older pairs. Im leaning towards the 1915.

The '33's are nice, I actually do like the '30's cut, and they do have belt loops, but I wear mine without because the shank buttons get in the way and I don't want to remove them. Apart from that, '33's have the small white New Deal tab beneath the two horse label, which I absolutel love as a historical icon.

[Paul T]

The 37 is significantly trimmer all round than the 33 - smaller at the leg opening, seat and most significantly the thigh.

Dimensions from the Visual Guide Thread:

1933 501 W33, R12.5, L31 , Lo 9.25,St20.5 , Th 10.75

1937 501 W32.5,R13, L31.75, Lo9, St 20, Th10.125

[airfrogusmc]

Thought I'd repost my 1915s which have gotten very little wear since these photos were taken. Breaking in a pair of 1880s, 1901s and a pair of 1947s still have the 1878s waiting to be broken in.

1915s cone colab

[Max Power]

Brixton

Levis

Pike Brothers

LVC 201

877

[colgems1966]

whoever gave me the additional rep; thank you! i appreciate it.

[Paul T]

whoever gave me the additional rep; thank you! i appreciate it.

? Click on supercontrol and you can see who gave you rep - and why.

[colgems1966]

? Click on supercontrol and you can see who gave you rep - and why.

yeah thanks Paul the DR. pm'ed me and clued me in to that. nice to know.

[kit99bar]

quick question, when ordering from cultizm from the US, does the price get discounted 19% because we do not need to pay VAT?

[airfrogusmc]

1878s for Roy.

I sewed on some buttons for suspenders.

finally a LVC buckle that really works.

[marineabilly]

Lookin' good - where did you get the buttons from?