Levi's Vintage Clothing

[kbuzz]

sorry about that i was not as articulate as i should have been. I am looking to purchase both SC and LVCs. So given my 36 waist on top of skinney legs, i m concerned in both brands about waist sizing.

So opionins on both in this situation would be appreciated. i found the canes before realizing there was some decent lvc stuff out there. So no im looking for suggestions for both brands....

[superBobo]

how does the f/w06 37s compare to the cut of the f/w 06 33s? I know the details differ, but is the cut the same? also, how is the color of the 37s?

[Mr Black]

Similar question... how do the 47's & 55's compare in terms of rise, thigh, knee & hem widths. Just got some Raw 47's on Ebay 33x34(R stamped on top button, so perhaps from the 05 collection? Suspect i'm gonna find these a bit on the slim & long side so am eyeing up some 55's 34x32

Anyone know if LVC publish pre & post shrink size measurements.

[airfrogusmc]

55s are cut very much like origianl 55s 47s are very trim. My 47s were tagged 38 waist but were 37 when raw. 35 after full shrinkage. I never liked tthe 47s much really like my 55s though. Anyone interested in getting LVCs check out Dejan. I'm wait'n on the 1905 209 coveralls but he has large sizes in 1955s and 20 201s.

[airfrogusmc]

how does the f/w06 37s compare to the cut of the f/w 06 33s? I know the details differ, but is the cut the same? also, how is the color of the 37s?

I would think theyu waould be similar though I have a pair of 33 555 501s and they are very full. I had a pair of 33s from a few years back and they were much trimmer. I have a pair of 37s from early this year and they are cut allot like my 555 33s. Those looser cuts are great in the summer.

Oh the color is very dark on my 37s. Also I had a pair of 37s from a couple years back and these newer ones are nicer.

[kbuzz]

did you not like the 47's because the were too trim? Could you post a link to dejan? thanks

[superBobo]

I would think theyu waould be similar though I have a pair of 33 555 501s and they are very full. I had a pair of 33s from a few years back and they were much trimmer. I have a pair of 37s from early this year and they are cut allot like my 555 33s. Those looser cuts are great in the summer.

Oh the color is very dark on my 37s. Also I had a pair of 37s from a couple years back and these newer ones are nicer.

thanks!

I got the 33s from 06 which are great. The cut is very roomy and comfy, perfect summer jean as you say. I was a bit dissapointed with the color (being more royal blue and not so dark), so I was thinking about getting some 37s aswell if they are darker.

The denim weight is the same for 33 and 37 you think?

[Mr Black]

Can someone please advise what the rise should be on a 34 waist pair of 55's. Watching a pair on ebay, but the seller's told me it measures 15" raw which seems unfeasibly massive to me.

Either he's cocked up, or these are proper high-waisters:rolleyes:

[airfrogusmc]

did you not like the 47's because the were too trim? Could you post a link to dejan? thanks

Pratially because I am more into authentic cuts and the cut is very modern. Never much cared for them overall. My least favorite of all the LVCs

[airfrogusmc]

thanks!

I got the 33s from 06 which are great. The cut is very roomy and comfy, perfect summer jean as you say. I was a bit dissapointed with the color (being more royal blue and not so dark), so I was thinking about getting some 37s aswell if they are darker.

The denim weight is the same for 33 and 37 you think?

37 are heavier and much darker. Original 33s were 10 oz and a light colored denim than the 12 oz 37s.

[airfrogusmc]

Can someone please advise what the rise should be on a 34 waist pair of 55's. Watching a pair on ebay, but the seller's told me it measures 15" raw which seems unfeasibly massive to me.

Either he's cocked up, or these are proper high-waisters:rolleyes:

My 55s from late last year Fall 06 measure almost exactly the same as my late 1990s (99) STF 501s. My 55s are 38 waist and are 12 inches from the crotch seam to the top of the waist (front) but have probably full shrunk.

[airfrogusmc]

did you not like the 47's because the were too trim? Could you post a link to dejan? thanks

Heres his e-mail. He sometimes has things that are not posted on the site or he can get other stuff

[email protected]

[hysteric]

airforgusmc do you have any pics of worn 37's? i just ordered some and am interested to see what they could look like

[airfrogusmc]

airforgusmc do you have any pics of worn 37's? i just ordered some and am interested to see what they could look like

Right before I sold them.

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Will I buy able to buy the 1966 LVC raw 501's in the store in NYC?

Or anywhere at all in NYC?

[kbuzz]

Newb question but can anyone tell me the difference between these 33s and 37s....thanks again sorry for the newb question

Levi´s® BIG E 1933 DRY GOODS 501xx LVC

USD 179,00 incl. 19 % Tax

Shipping time: 3-4 Days

Levi´s® BIG E 1937 501xx JEANS DRY GOODS LVC

USD 169,00 incl. 19 % Tax

Shipping time: 3-4 Days

[airfrogusmc]

Newb question but can anyone tell me the difference between these 33s and 37s....thanks again sorry for the newb question

Levi´s® BIG E 1933 DRY GOODS 501xx LVC

USD 179,00 incl. 19 % Tax

Shipping time: 3-4 Days

Levi´s® BIG E 1937 501xx JEANS DRY GOODS LVC

USD 169,00 incl. 19 % Tax

Shipping time: 3-4 Days

33s are 10 oz and a lighter blue. THe 37s are 12 oz and very dark. Also the 33s have the NRA tag under the leather waist tag

Also the 33s have exposed rivets and the 37s have covered pocket rivets and the small big E red tag on the pocket.

[ed-47]

I´m planing to buy a par of lvc 501 47´. My question is about the size. I have tryed on a size w34 and they fit great but when I tryed the w36 they were so big that I could almost fit two legs in them and a fist between the waist. I am worried that when I soak the w34 that they will be to tight. How much do they really shrink because I don´t want to wear them baggy. What would you recommend me to do?

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Anyone? Anyone on the 1966 LVC 501's in NYC?

[Sympathy-For-The-Denim]

@ed-47, I wouldn´t be afraid that these W34 are getting too tight, maybe the are tight after the first wash but my experience is that LVC´s stretch back in waist after two or three days of wear so go for the W34, I´d go that far to say that these stretch to a W35-36 after few weeks...

one advice: after you´ve you soaked the jean, pull em on while they are still wet, close the button and pull em down to your hips as far as possible, finally knee down, so you get maximum stretch

[ed-47]

Ok, thank you. but for how long should I soak them because I want the maximum shrink in length so I get the honeycombs at the right place.

[Sympathy-For-The-Denim]

just lool at that threat:

http://www.superfuture.com/supertalk/showthread.php?p=517563#post517563

all info you need

[kbuzz]

Another newb question and yes i have used the search function. Can we safely say that consenus is, that to obtain maximum shrinkage on my 33's- ( i bought them too big) without fade, i should do a cold water shrink ( no detergent) and then hang dry. In other words, id like to shrik them as much as possible and avoid having them look like the 30 dollar mexico shitty stf in that ugly medium blue that i have.

Im not adverse to using a washing machine as i want to use these jeans. Any one have thoughts on cold water, with woolite dark, with or without no dryer?

Thanks again and im glad to be on this forum and apologize again for the basic queries

[fre-co]

Hot soak for more shrinkage, Don't touch them or wring them out and hang dry, that way you will lose minimum indigo and get a decent amount of shrinkage.

There is more info in the stickies at the top

[Leopold]

How can I tell if my LVC 505 '67's are fake?

The reason that I am wondering is because the denim feels quite soft compared to other jeans :confused:

Pics

[mr genki]

doing a cold water soak will hardly shrink them at all. if you want to shrink them by loads and retain the colour do a hot soak without detergant. just do a search and loads of stuff will come up about soaking

[lilldavid]

they dont look fake at all, take some pics of the tags...

[Leopold]

they dont look fake at all, take some pics of the tags...

Perhaps, they're not, but the denim feels so damn soft, especially in the crotch area.

Perhaps they're real, but I find it weird that my Nudies are harder than my LVC's

[nightdeposit]

i had a similar concern about some '555' LVCs a number of months ago. dont panic, like i did...

im sure theyre real.

http://www.superfuture.com/supertalk/showthread.php?t=22531

in fact i quite like my 505s. I have been wearing a pair of 555 1947 501s a LOT lately, really great jeans and the denim is different than anything else I have. Cone Mills has its own flavor for sure...

[lilldavid]

Perhaps, they're not, but the denim feels so damn soft, especially in the crotch area.

Perhaps they're real, but I find it weird that my Nudies are harder than my LVC's

It's not weird at all. Stiffness does not indicate quality or "realness"