Levi's Vintage Clothing

[lance]

And here I was afraid I might be gaining a little weight - glad it's the denim

[dylanbooth78]

ha

[Paul T]

Any pre-1915 model uses Japanese denim, plus the 1917. I'm not sure about the current 1920s 201 model (earlier ones used Japanese denim) and the 1967 505 (I think Dr House is correct).

I'm not sure if there was a question, but Maynard has it right. LVC have used Cone right from the very beginning, in conjunction with Kurabo for the earlier, (generally pre-1922) denim, and Kaihara for the Sanforized denim. In fact they used Cone even before LVC, for the Capital E line. They always used more COne than Kaihara, altho' LVC Japan did have a few models in the late 80s using Japanese denim.

 

And yes, the same questions do seem to get asked again and again, don't they?

[exaptavist]

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[Maynard Friedman]

I have some BNWT 1955s for sale in 32/34 and 32/36.  Check the sales link in my signature for details.

[setterman]

I'm not sure if there was a question, but Maynard has it right. LVC have used Cone right from the very beginning, in conjunction with Kurabo for the earlier, (generally pre-1922) denim, and Kaihara for the Sanforized denim. In fact they used Cone even before LVC, for the Capital E line. They always used more COne than Kaihara, altho' LVC Japan did have a few models in the late 80s using Japanese denim.

 

And yes, the same questions do seem to get asked again and again, don't they?

 

So my 551ZXX is made from Kaihara denim?  

[lord martin]

so I skimmed this thread enough to know I don't know shit about denim smh. I'm into pre-distressed denim right now, I got a couple pairs of LVCs recently and I love them(would post pics but don't know how to from my phone). It seems like there aren't too many brands that sell pre-distressed selvedge, RRL is the only brand I can think of off the top of my head, never like their fits/washes tho.

are their any other brands Japanese or otherwise that produce pre-distressed selvedge jeans? +1 for anything heavy weight or super rigid

Edited February 15, 2014 by lord martin

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[Mr-Bielby]

Denime do and I'm Sure I've seen different levels of wash from Fullcount too.

[pierrot_bzh]

I think Eternal has got few levels of wash... Not sure on which models and not sure if they're heavy or rigid.

[jewellben]

I've got a pair of 201XX 1937 Valencia St for sale measured 32 * 34.5 in the Supermarket - link in my sig

[lord martin]

Aside form LVC, Sugar Cane offer some cuts in pre-distressed - noted by the suffix: N = non-wash, A = one-wash, H = hard-wash.

 

I believe SDA also offer it too in their 'used' wash - SD-601 and SD-803 for example.

  

Denime do and I'm Sure I've seen different levels of wash from Fullcount too.

thanks bros. I'll probably continue to buy LVC cuz you can find great deals but now at least I have a couple options. I wish I could buy raw and break my jeans in till they look like that vintage pair a few pages back but I don't wear denim enough

[ipooprainbow]

Can anyone please help me identify this levis type 2? album

 

The label inside is gone.

 

I'm still new to this forum, trying to work my way around it. 

Edited February 19, 2014 by ipooprainbow

[dylanbooth78]

Does anyone have any pics of really well worn S501XX? I've really been GASing after a pair recently!

[Cucoo]

I bought the 1955 Sawtooth shirt in rigid and did a 45 minute soak because of the expected shrinkage, but it didn't shrink at all yet. Wore it one time now and I'm not sure if it would best to toss it in the washing machine now and do a 30°C wash or if I should wear it a couple more times before that (obviously not for a couple of months like a pair of jeans).

 

How are you guys treating raw LVC shirts?

[mat_wue]

Aren't those LVC sawtooth shirts sanforized? I thought they were, which would explain why you got no shrinkage after the soak.

[Cucoo]

Well the tag said up to 10% shrinkage, that's why I soaked it right away.

[setterman]

Mine is sanforized and didn't shrink.

[erk]

I'd forget about the 1944s if I were you. I have a pair and I'm not too thrilled about them. Probably my least favorite pair. 

 

the denim is awesome but I just can't stand the weird pocket puckering thing they do. It pisses me off and I know they altered the pattern so they could show off the alternative pocket material they used a few years ago (recent pairs all have normal pocketing now.). 

 

I'm also pretty sure they screwed around with the pattern to make them look skinnier and higher waisted than they should be. the pelvis area fits like a 36 and the thighs fit like a 32 on my size 33 s501xx. 

 

get a 55 or a 47...or sugar canes. 

 

 

case in point. sorry for another gratuitous crotch shot. 

 

Does anyone have any pics of really well worn S501XX? I've really been GASing after a pair recently!

Edited February 19, 2014 by erk

[setterman]

Ya want WWII, get a pair of Warehouse 1003XX. They're better than lvc, and less expensive.

[Cucoo]

Mine is sanforized and didn't shrink.

 

Mine even came with the same "this pair of jeans will shrink here's a sizing guide" tag that LVC jeans come with. 

 

I wish LVC would get their act together and put up a decent website with actual info on all their products 

[beautiful_FrEaK]

what size is yours?

I have a Size M unworn (just tried on twice) I can let go

[Cucoo]

Mine's size m too, it fits ok but it could use a bit of shrinkage for a slimmer fit. Thanks though

[dylanbooth78]

Hey erk, thanks for the advice mate, I keep hearing things like this about LVC lately!! I have the 47's and the 55's so was looking for something a little different this time and I do like the vintage vibe! I may have to consider the samurai S3000 now, I always did like the way b__f rocked those, they look like a good cut.

[Maynard Friedman]

^ worth having a look through this thread for possible alternatives dylan:

http://supertalk.superfuture.com/index.php/topic/147529-ww2-repro-detailed-jeans/

[dylanbooth78]

^ worth having a look through this thread for possible alternatives dylan:

http://supertalk.superfuture.com/index.php/topic/147529-ww2-repro-detailed-jeans/

 

Thanks maynard, I have been browsing that thread, I would probably go in for some ooe's but their website leaves a lot to be desired so I would be ordering blind (if you know what I mean) plus I know where to get samurai's from and not have to worry about import tax!;-)

[MDSsmith]

Phone pics of my type III - 1.5 years of ownership, maybe 10 months effective wear, One wash.

 

 

[headrush]

asos has two different 1960 605 jeans - one called "orange tab" which looks slimmer and another just referred to as "slim" What's the difference between these? And what about the 606? is it just that the 606 is washed?

[maltess2]

I thinking about getting LVC 505 1967 rigid, made in turkey, is this a good quality product? how would you compare to 3 sixteen qualitywise?

 

 

cheers