Levi's Vintage Clothing

[jstavrin]

Can someone educate me on LVC 1967 505 jeans? I originally wanted to get the 1955 501s, but I can't find my size (32x36).

As far as the 1967s go, are they at all similar? I like that the 1955s aren't tight (like the 47s seem to be). Should I size them in any particular way?

The dude who posted pictures of his look great by the way.

EDIT: I think i've settled on the 1967. I don't want them to fit tight (again, i prefer the 1955). Should I just size them normally?

EDIT 2: Are 1947s actually that tight, or do people just size them down that way? Could I get a comparable fit to the 1955?

[doctorgnar]

did you soak it with the zipper closed?

I'd figure with some wear and another soak it should be back to what it should...

Stupidly, I didn't soak them with the zipper closed all the way. There are a few waves in the zipper when it is zipped all the way now - really bugs me, I want it to lay flat.

I've been wearing them and they stretched and I don't think the zipper is going to go back to normal. Maybe after another soak, but I don't see why. I think since the denim around the zipper shrunk a little it buckled. Not sure how much it will stretch there, unless I'm doing some serious dry humping.

Maybe there's nothing to be done, but the waves in the zipper really piss me off.

I think Paul T posted some zip fly Lees - I know I asked about this earlier - but did you have the experience?

Why did Levis do this to me?

[Bijan]

doctognar- that's a bummer, and I can't understand why Levi's used STF denim for the zippered 501s. Sanforized woulda been the way to go for sure!

[jstavrin]

Okay, so I think I've decided on the LVC1947. Would sizing up two (i think I have a 31'' waist, but generally wear a 32), to 34 be ideal for a slightly looser fit? I already have fairly slim jeans and I don't want this pair to be tight in the thighs (i've been hitting the gym so leg size has been increasing).

[Sympathy-For-The-Denim]

its just an authentic detail with the 54s, this is why levis introduced in 1962 the famous 551zxx from sanforized denim which later became the 505...

the 505 fit´s slim straight, if you want em loose size up 1-2 two size, btw.

if they still use kaihara denim get em, it´s one of the best denim i had with

jeans so far, it fades quickly and nice.

[Paul T]

[quote name=doctorgnar;1705151

Maybe there's nothing to be done' date=' but the waves in the zipper really piss me off.

I think Paul T posted some zip fly Lees - I know I asked about this earlier - but did you have the experience?

Why did Levis do this to me?[/quote]

You'll just have to think of this as an interesting historical quirk! It's what happened on the originals.

No, it didn't really happen on my Lees, not

sure why as they sure shrank 10 per cent.

Okay, so I think I've decided on the LVC1947. Would sizing up two (i think I have a 31'' waist, but generally wear a 32), to 34 be ideal for a slightly looser fit? I don't want this pair to be tight in the thighs (i've been hitting the gym so leg size has been increasing).

Sizing details here:

http://www.superfuture.com/supertalk/showthread.php?t=21386&page=6

[mikedbt5]

its just an authentic detail with the 54s, this is why levis introduced in 1962 the famous 551zxx from sanforized denim which later became the 505...

the 505 fit´s slim straight, if you want em loose size up 1-2 two size, btw.

if they still use kaihara denim get em, it´s one of the best denim i had with

jeans so far, it fades quickly and nice.

It is probably the only authentic thing about them ... Im still angry the cut is so slim as I had been looking forward to these . However i have my 551zxx to comfort me . lol .

[jstavrin]

You'll just have to think of this as an interesting historical quirk! It's what happened on the originals.

No, it didn't really happen on my Lees, not

sure why as they sure shrank 10 per cent.

Sizing details here:

http://www.superfuture.com/supertalk/showthread.php?t=21386&page=6

Okay, keeping that in mind is it safe to assume that I can size up two for a looser fit? Or will that not effect the thigh size at all?

[doctorgnar]

doctognar- that's a bummer, and I can't understand why Levi's used STF denim for the zippered 501s. Sanforized woulda been the way to go for sure!

I know, that's what I was thinking, but like Paul T says, I suppose it's historically accurate. When they were new the zipper was so nice and flat. I might still try and figure out a way to replace it or something.

It is probably the only authentic thing about them ... Im still angry the cut is so slim as I had been looking forward to these . However i have my 551zxx to comfort me . lol .

The fit really isn't so slim, it's just extremely tapered. I really like the long rise and room in the hips, they taper sharply below the knee. Is this inauthentic? Seems legit to me.

[mikedbt5]

I know, that's what I was thinking, but like Paul T says, I suppose it's historically accurate. When they were new the zipper was so nice and flat. I might still try and figure out a way to replace it or something.

The fit really isn't so slim, it's just extremely tapered. I really like the long rise and room in the hips, they taper sharply below the knee. Is this inauthentic? Seems legit to me.

The 1950s 501zxx were just like 501xx but with a zipper . Check out www.marvins-jp.com or www.duff.to , they have 501zxx originals . There is a pic from Sivletto I posted a few pages back which show a guy wearin the 1954 501zxx and they look slim !!! But you know , if you want/like them the cuts' authenticity doesnt matter .

[doctorgnar]

The 1950 501zxx were just like 501xx but with a zipper . Check out www.marvins-jp.com or www.duff.to , they have 501zxx originals . There is a pic from Sivletto I posted a few pages back which show a guy wearin the 1954 501zxx and they look slim !!! But you know , if you want/like them the cuts' authenticity doesnt matter .

Yeah, I assume that the fit changed from '50 to '54, hence the slimmer fit. Methinks it's still accurate. Either way, I dig them, maybe I'll post a fit pic just to compare.

Thanks for those links, after scrolling through a few pages of 501zs I feel much better about my wavy zipper.

[Paul T]

Yeah, wavy is cool.

The fit of the 54,btw, is modified, slimmer than the originals which I doubt were much different from the contemporary button-fly version.

Re Kaihara, btw, they tend to produce all of LVC sanforized denim - they did the Lady Levi's too. THey produce some of the Lee and Edwin denim too, as well as Uniqlo . They seem to specialise in Sanforized denim.

[rnrswitch]

Is there a good reason why Levis would release an LVC jean modified? That sound moronic. I could see not getting the denim spot on, but the freakin cut? That is like false advertisement.

"Here is an exact replica of the jeans that were made in '54 with a zipper fly... We paid the closest attention to detail, but did we mention we modified the cut for a more up to date fit?"

[Paul T]

THey do this every now and then, notably with the 505.

Cinch always seem to be aware of this and tell people. I have no idea iif Cultizm do, but they ought to...

[jstavrin]

I bit the bullet and decided on ordering a size 34x38 pair of the 1947s. I sized up two to compensate for shrinkage and a slightly looser fit and sized up in length to again, compensate for shrinkage. I can get them hemmed so I'd rather they were too long.

Did I make the right choice?

[almostnice]

I bit the bullet and decided on ordering a size 34x38 pair of the 1947s. I sized up two to compensate for shrinkage and a slightly looser fit and sized up in length to again, compensate for shrinkage. I can get them hemmed so I'd rather they were too long.

Did I make the right choice?

If they are undersized youll be fine,but there are some pairs that are tagged size out there.ask the seller to measure the waist before hes sending them out.

[beautiful_FrEaK]

My lvc '47 arrived today. From the tag they should be made in 2008. The waist is 1inch undersized so it measures 33inch instead of 34. Due to the high rise I can fit them but I have to wear them while shrinking. Will become a nice slim fit.

The top button says 4170. So, Paul T, please enlighten me. 4 numbers stands normally for a European factory?

[Blackbeard]

These are my 67 505's, i wore them for about 5 or so months untill the tab on the zipper broke off. cant remeber how many soaks and washes

[Blackbeard]

[almostnice]

Nice pair,Blackbeard.Get the zipper replaced,they deserve lots mor abuse!

BeautifulFreak,dont worry about the waist,it always stretches,and to jstavris:

this is how a 47 tagged W34 fits on me:

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They measured 33 raw.After several washes at 60°C they are a tad over 33 now.Btw,I usually buy a 32 in most jeans,so if you want a similar fit the 34 is your size.

[Shorty Long]

Someone put a pair of "deadstock" Nevadas up on ebay...

http://cgi.ebay.com/LEVI-VINTAGE-LVC-NEVADA-MINER-JEANS-BIG-E-COLLECTABLE_W0QQitemZ280323831078QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMen_s_Clothes?hash=item280323831078&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2%7C65%3A10%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318

[rnrswitch]

For worn in denim, I personally liked the "bunkhouse" package (2006 I think), which came with the jeans and chambray shirt. I believe there were also newspaper comics and a white t-shirt. The complete look.

[ChuckO]

Nice pair,Blackbeard.Get the zipper replaced,they deserve lots mor abuse!

BeautifulFreak,dont worry about the waist,it always stretches,and to jstavris:

this is how a 47 tagged W34 fits on me:

http://

They measured 33 raw.After several washes at 60°C they are a tad over 33 now.Btw,I usually buy a 32 in most jeans,so if you want a similar fit the 34 is your size.

Looking very cool! The jeans look great and the t-shirt.

[jstavrin]

Nice pair,Blackbeard.Get the zipper replaced,they deserve lots mor abuse!

BeautifulFreak,dont worry about the waist,it always stretches,and to jstavris:

this is how a 47 tagged W34 fits on me:

http://

They measured 33 raw.After several washes at 60°C they are a tad over 33 now.Btw,I usually buy a 32 in most jeans,so if you want a similar fit the 34 is your size.

Shit, that isn't at all how I wanted them to fit. I was hoping they'd be looser.

EDIT: Do you think I'd be okay if I just didn't wash them initially?

[Blackbeard]

I noticed you guys talking about worn in denim, i have this pair of levis theyre supposedly the "1873 first blue jean" replica. May 20th 1873 is when Levi Strauss received a patent for using copper rivets

[Blackbeard]

[Blackbeard]

[almostnice]

As much as I like the 1873 model,as much I dont like that wash,too light and artificial...

jstavris,if the raw 47 fits already tight in the waist you should start with a 30 minutes cold soak,thats what I did with my 47 W 32.if they fit loose its all ok and you can give them a hot soak.Good think about raw denim is that you can control the shrinkage.

[Blackbeard]

As much as I like the 1873 model,as much I dont like that wash,too light and artificial...

jstavris,if the raw 47 fits already tight in the waist you should start with a 30 minutes cold soak,thats what I did with my 47 W 32.if they fit loose its all ok and you can give them a hot soak.Good think about raw denim is that you can control the shrinkage.

I agree, i got them a really long time ago. I figured some of you guys might be interested in the 1873 jean and how it was made

[almostnice]

I agree, i got them a really long time ago. I figured some of you guys might be interested in the 1873 jean and how it was made

nearly all LVC models are covered already here,there is a thread of the different models,updadeted by Paul T regulary.I know,this thread here is huge,but if you are into LVC you should browse some pages from the beginning.If you dont mind I would like to see some fitpics,as I own a 1873 myself ( bought a size to large,stupid me ).