Levi's Vintage Clothing

[airfrogusmc]

No it had the bar but the now include instruction on how to make the points. Also the buckle seems to be a solid peice unlike those pressed metal buckles from previous years. Maybe its just this jean. I'll scan the instructions but so far I really like these. The denim looks allot different than any of my other LVCs.

[horriblyjollyjinx]

If you have ANY questions about LVC for this fall, or even past collections, Nils from Levi's is answering questions in the comments section for the AW08 post on my blog.

He's one of the most knowledgeable guys at Levi's.

[airfrogusmc]

If you have ANY questions about LVC for this fall, or even past collections, Nils from Levi's is answering questions in the comments section for the AW08 post on my blog.

He's one of the most knowledgeable guys at Levi's.

THANKS....

[airfrogusmc]

Current line up

[horriblyjollyjinx]

Sweet collection. I only have two LVCs but I'm gonna get more for sure. Need to start wearing my 551zxx too!!

[airfrogusmc]

Those 551Zs are really sweet...

[airfrogusmc]

Also thought I'd post some different LVC tags leather and cloth if anyones interested.

1886

1901

1911 333

209 coverall

1920s 201

33 501

37 501

37 201 (555)

1947 501

55 501

[Charlie Delta]

Thanks alot!

Funny to see that the print on the 333's is most detailed...

Also, you don't have any old style "text only" patches in your collection? Pity...

[airfrogusmc]

I almost bought a pair of 1873s but changed my mind.

I'm geting a pair of 27 501s as soon as Dejan gets'm in.

I also really like the tag for the 209s.

[airfrogusmc]

Jake, heres the instructions showing how to make the points on the buckle.

[Shorty Long]

what jeans came with those instructions?? That's pretty awesome.

[airfrogusmc]

Shorty the 333s that I got today. I've been doing this since the first pair of buckle backs I bought years ago. Originals had the pins. Lynn at Levis said because of safety reason they have to put the cross bar on now (LVC). I use a very small par of wire snips and cut it off.

[Sympathy-For-The-Denim]

don´t you think that japanese LVCs got more authentic leather patches, i mean the print is awlays a little to small also the leather is dyed too even and too dark... I saw Japan LVCs from the current season which had much better patches, just look at Japan 33s...

[Sympathy-For-The-Denim]

Japan did a 1917:

http://www.levi.jp/mens/product/175010002.html

here the 1933:

http://www.e-levi.jp/shop/mens/ProductsDetail.do/shop_products_id/109

does someone know if they ship worldwide?

allthough I´ve got pair US 33s, I´m considering to get a Japan version cause those are much nicer, watch out the arcuates, great!

[airfrogusmc]

Japan did a 1917:

http://www.levi.jp/mens/product/175010002.html

here the 1933:

http://www.e-levi.jp/shop/mens/ProductsDetail.do/shop_products_id/109

does someone know if they ship worldwide?

allthough I´ve got pair US 33s, I´m considering to get a Japan version cause those are much nicer, watch out the arcuates, great!

These were raw when new. 555 1933s after ALLOT of wear. I replaced the buckle (which was crap) with an original late 1800s early1900s one.

Raw when new and I wear these all the time in the summer. I went probably 5 months before the first soak.

[Sympathy-For-The-Denim]

very nice frontfading, but no combs!? hope mine will get some... oh did these have the same buckle like the one of 37s 201s? because this buckle really is crap, need to get another one aswell...

[airfrogusmc]

very nice frontfading, but no combs!? hope mine will get some... oh did these have the same buckle like the one of 37s 201s? because this buckle really is crap, need to get another one aswell...

SFTD No it was a very simple loop thru for lack of a better word and made out of that alloy crap that broke with any kind or tension. The buckles I have on my 333s is much better than the older type. Also the buckles on my 209s are really good so maybe LVC finally addressed the buckle issue. And the buckle on the 37 201 is strong just not authentic.

No combs. Sometimes I think because of the fullness in that area I didn't get any plus the denim is 10 oz. I have great combs on my 47s and pretty good ones on the 55s both tighter in the legs and heavier denim. All of the lighter weight denim and fuller cuts don't seem to take to combs as well as the tighter, heavier denim models do.

Those Japanese 33s look really nice. To bad they only go up to 36 waist. Maybe see if Dejan can get'm if they wont ship to the US.

[Shorty Long]

very nice frontfading, but no combs!? ...

fuller cut + lighter-weight denim = less combs, both on the front and the back...rather than being across the lap like th '47s, the creases are more likely to be more vertical down the inside leg.

[chrisneedles]

Hi...can anyone tell me what Levis these are, on the guy in the center. I've been told they're pre 1900, based on the suspender buttons, but can anyone tell me the exact type? I'd like to get a pair. are they oldest oldest?

http://bp0.blogger.com/_UsPYU-tExRA/RpaDlhUiO_I/AAAAAAAAA_g/zYKuiwRQw5c/s1600-h/303729739_l.jpg

[Shorty Long]

suspender buttons are anything pre-1936-37...the color of the selvedge would help a lot, but I can't tell from the pic

[chrisneedles]

apparantly the lack of belt hoops suggest they're pre-1900? i may be wrong. i think it's white selvage.

[airfrogusmc]

Belt loops were added in 1922.

[airfrogusmc]

So they could be

1870

1873

1880

1886

1901

1906 I think they made a raw bunkhouse?

1911 333s

They have the really sunk'n center button holes like my 1886s but I think all the pre 1901s including the 1901s had that.

Back would help if we could see the pocket or pockets. 1901 had two.

[chrisneedles]

thanks, the ones above look a little baggy. sorry to be a pain, but i'm new to this denim thing but have just taken a fondness to raw selvage jeans.can anyone reccomend any that have a similar look / fit to the ones in the original link i posted?

[chrisneedles]

i just got a reply from tiger army (the band in the pic) they're levis vintage 1901 raw. thanks for everyone's help here...i'm gonna order a pair. my first of many!

[airfrogusmc]

thanks, the ones above look a little baggy. sorry to be a pain, but i'm new to this denim thing but have just taken a fondness to raw selvage jeans.can anyone reccomend any that have a similar look / fit to the ones in the original link i posted?

The 1886s and the 1901s have almost identicle fit. They're FULL. I've owned both.

I had the 1886s rolled pretty high. Check the 33s because they also fit very much like the 1901s and the 1886s.

[chrisneedles]

i've bitten the bullet and ordered some 1901's...now, what sort of top would go with those jeans? I'm guessing chucks would be good shoes - i'm not really into workboots or anything like that, I'm just stuck with a top that would go with them.

[meader]

i've bitten the bullet and ordered some 1901's...now, what sort of top would go with those jeans? I'm guessing chucks would be good shoes - i'm not really into workboots or anything like that, I'm just stuck with a top that would go with them.

Work shirts work sized. Robust knits.

[jyoni]

need some help identifying/learning-about some 501s.

I met a girl who has old selvedge jeans! Lots of leg twist, top button stamped "524". These are definitely older than the more recent 501 stf selvedge. Obviously she is not in it for the awesome fades. These seem to be just the "cool jeans" she likes to wear out.

anyone with a girl dog knows the jealousy routine, bringing you stuff, lol

plain selvedge

button

I can get a pic of the patch and more buttons too, if needed. everything is pretty busted and worn though. I can see that the 501 is stamped onto the patch in more of an older "typewriter" sort of font.

I haven't yet told her what she has.

[Bijan]

Jyoni, those are pretty late era 501s, late 70's, early 80's.