Levi's Vintage Clothing

[unders]

Ah ok, so it's not a Valencia / non-Valencia thing. Thanks for sharing chaps. You'd be tempted to say it depends on what the original patch from the model they are replicating looks like. And then you'd go on to say that different factories kicked out different, varying quality patches. So LVC have got it right!

[Aviv]

Does anyone know if any of the LVC 501 rigid models can still be found with a 38 inseam? What are us tall folks supposed to do? My 1947s BARELY work in a 32x36. I could really use a 38 inseam as I'm 6'3. 

[Max Power]

I haven't seen them for years, at least in sizes below 36-38 waists. My 1944 is even 33*38 but I haven't seen such sizes for some time now.

[Aviv]

I haven't seen them for years, at least in sizes below 36-38 waists. My 1944 is even 33*38 but I haven't seen such sizes for some time now.

 

Interesting. I wonder why they stopped producing them. Surely there are plenty of tall customers...

[OAP]

Mining for Jeans...

 

http://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2015/sep/25/experience-i-mine-for-denim

[tion4->]

Mining for Jeans...

 

http://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2015/sep/25/experience-i-mine-for-denim

That's pretty cool...but can't believe there's no images of his finds! Especially those 1873s...

[Iron Horse]

That's pretty cool...but can't believe there's no images of his finds! Especially those 1873s...

 

They'll be in the upcoming $100 book.   

[Bobbo]

That's pretty cool...but can't believe there's no images of his finds! Especially those 1873s...

 

Though it's not Mike's pairs Viktor have dug up quite a few of his pairs together with Mike and released a very nice book about them: http://truefitdenim.com/. I'm very pleased with it! 

[Ciabatta]

Guys.... I kinda just want a new pair of Levi's. I just don't want to spend the price they're asking.

[metropolis]

Guys.... I kinda just want a new pair of Levi's. I just don't want to spend the price they're asking.

I feel the same way: I was looking for a 1954 unwashed rigid, but I would never spend 250 pounds for them. No way.

[setterman]

Yep, would like to pick up another pair of '66s or '55s, but the current asking price for LVC is completely out of line.  

 

LVC website hasn't updated with the F/W collection yet, and it seems like there isn't much selection being carried by the stores that still stock their products.  I wonder if the brand is on the way out....

 

Cultizm is the only store I've seen carrying the anniv 1915s (which for some reason are the least expensive raw 501).    

[cusswords]

I think you have to go to the main Levi's website to see the new stuff. Here it is. Here is the lookbook.

[Shorty Long]

I'm selling an unworn, rigid pair of 1922 501s, size 32, for $150

http://www.denimbro.com/shortys-yard-salelvc-rigid-1922-501-tab-twills_topic1380.html

[Maynard Friedman]

Still a few pairs of rigid LVC in the sale here:

https://www.philipbrownemenswear.co.uk/Brand/levi-s-vintage.aspx?p=1&v=1

[cool_hand]

Is there anyway of telling Rigid and New Rinse apart?

 

I have a pair of LVC 1955 501. They were advertised/sold as by the retailer:

 

Levi's Vintage Men’s Classic Fit 1955 501 Rigid Raw Washed Selvedge Denim Jeans in Indigo

 

The label attached to the waist on teh inside says: 1955 501 Jeans 34 32 LOT 50155-0116

 

There is nothing on the labels that show the jeans have been washed? I guess it's popssible denim is rinsed though!

 

I'll post up a picture shortly.

 

Whatever they are, any ideas what the shrinkage will be if I machine wash them 40 degrees?

 

Edited October 25, 2015 by cool_hand

[cool_hand]

I now think these are Rigid becase of photos of the New Rinse 501 on Levi.com shows the new rinse patch covered in blue stains.

 

http://www.levi.com/GB/en_GB/mens-jeans/p/501540033

 

So if they are Rigid how much will they shrink?

 

The inside leg is 32, waist actually measures 17 3/4 (45cm).

[Maynard Friedman]

You should be able to tell the difference between raw/rigid and rinsed/one-wash. Are they made in Turkey or USA?

[cool_hand]

Made in USA

[Mr-Bielby]

Raw then

[bod]

Browsing pics of the 54 rigid and came across these on a Indonesian forum, I think they're sweet!  I like the denim used for the 54ZXX, is it custom made for this model only or is it the same as the 55?

 

Edited October 28, 2015 by bod

[cool_hand]

anyone going to tell me how much they shrink?

[sidiq501XX]

Hello im new here.... this is my first post,just wanna share my lvc.... sorry for bad english...im indonesian. Hehehe

first row (left to right) = 201 1920 555 button, 1937 japanese repro, 1944 555 button.

second row (left to right) = 1937 555 button, 1955 555 button, vintage levis 1973 made #6 button.

Stand up = 557 555 button, 506 japanese repro

lay down = 557 555 button, 507 japanese repro

Direct sunlight appearance

Sorry for long post

Edited November 25, 2015 by sidiq501XX

[jewellben]

Great collection sidiq

[dylanbooth78]

I am really thinking about going for some 1890 501's! I have the 1901's (with incorrect leather patch) but I put on a bit of weight a couple of years ago and cant seem to shake it! lol. I want to go for a real vintage look and really like how the single pocket looks! what are your opinions of them and if any of you have some pictures you want to post up that would be cool too.

[S-Town]

I'd say that in this type of forum, the single pocket look is polarizing. Some hate it; some love it. In the real-life world, it's not so polarizing, because 99.99% of the people you encounter will think it's absolutely terrible. Which is the exact reason (given that you like the look) to say "Fuck 'em all!", and rock that shit all over town, making parents nervous, and ladies faint.

[Curious_George]

I feel like in real-life world so few people would even understand the historical context of a single pocket jean that they'd either assume it's a defect or the other pocket fell off somehow.

Edited November 29, 2015 by Curious_George

[dylanbooth78]

ha ha, yeah you are both probably right. to be fair, where I live and work I very rarely see anyone wearing selvedge denim let alone historic re issue type jeans so it is really for my own benefit! I love how the older (1937 501's and earlier) jeans wear over time, I guess it is to do with the looser fit and the fact that I have always preferred natural less contrasty fades! I think I will bite the bullet on them after Christmas when I have a bit of spare cash floating about.

[Maynard Friedman]

For sale: BNWT pair of LVC 1915 from the 2010 production run. Tagged W30 L34, they measure approx W33 L34 in their raw state, very similar to my other, worn pair, also tagged 30/34, from 2009.

Measurements (BiG style)

- Waist: 33"

- Front rise: 12.5"

- Back rise: 16"

- Thigh: 13"

- Hem: 8.7"

- Inseam: 34"

£100 plus fees and postage from the UK

[Paul T]

I am really thinking about going for some 1890 501's! I have the 1901's (with incorrect leather patch) but I put on a bit of weight a couple of years ago and cant seem to shake it! lol. I want to go for a real vintage look and really like how the single pocket looks! what are your opinions of them and if any of you have some pictures you want to post up that would be cool too.

 I love mine; they're my summer jeans. Not too different from my 1901 which have worn brilliantly, probably a bit more tapered. Good denim, albeit not as beautiful as the 1915 (what is). They're slow to wear in, would be only reservation.

[Sympathy-For-The-Denim]

Today I received a pair of this season 1915s.  I think they did a top notch job at conemills, since the denim is so nice in texture and slightly fury. Although it is the lightest denim (9oz) from the 501 range it feals more 3 dimensional than many other plain denims. Hopefully LVC is going to replicate more such beautiful denim for there other jeans, like 47 or 37.

I would guess the denim of the 2010 '15 is different to 2015 version. Can anyone confirm?