Levi's Vintage Clothing

[colgems1966]

I think some Lees only had half selvage because Lee introduced wide (59"?) selvage looms from something like the early 50s onwards and it wasn't so efficient to use the bolt edges for both legs. It wasn't due to the cut of a particular model in this case.

that illustrates the point it IS selvage denim on both panels but the line shows one side only.

[setterman]

that illustrates the point it IS selvage denim on both panels but the line shows one side only.

And that a garment can be made of selvedge denim, and the selvedge line doesn't have to show up anywhere in the garment (like possibly in the 646s).

[colgems1966]

ok i get it. hahaha

[airfrogusmc]

Whats in the watch pocket?

[Dr_Heech]

That's a mighty fine watch Allen, are those your 1901's?

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[airfrogusmc]

That's a mighty fine watch Allen, are those your 1901's?

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Yeah Doc thanks and great catch. These 1901s are very slow to break in. I actually haven't been spending as much time with them as I probably should have either. Went 6 months before they hit water and just had another cold soak a couple of weeks ago but they are starting to come along nicely.

The watch is a 1930s Hamilton and runs great.

[robbie]

beautiful watch airfrog, repped.

[airfrogusmc]

beautiful watch airfrog, repped.

THANKS Robbie

[Max Power]

OOE - Schiesser -LVC 44 - 877

[dr.house]

Guys, don't miss those amazing heavy worn and heavy repaired 44's from our friend jyoni (for those who didn't see them so far):

Updates. Repairs are starting to happen whenever I even wear them.

Oxidizing of the buttons. The laurel is definitely brass.

Full pics didn't show it, but this patch is FINALLY starting to really break nicely. I think it has definitely turned and will continue to meld.

[min2max]

ok folks, i've come to terms with the fact i can't fit in these, so here they are again for those that missed out on Paul's sample sale a couple months ago, needless to say this is a one-time offer!

LVC raw officer chino pants, never went into production, so incredibly rare!

Great details, high rise fit, will age beautifully..

They are new, never washed, never worn.. measured waist 33" inseam 32"

edit: SOLD to CrashTestBrummie

[slowdownarthur]

Guys, don't miss those amazing heavy worn and heavy repaired 44's from our friend jyoni (for those who didn't see them so far):

Wow, thanks for reposting those, they are just beautiful!!

[Sympathy-For-The-Denim]

something to laugh about

http://www.ebay.com/itm/LEVI-STRAUSS-S501XX-VINTAGE-JEANS-RED-TAB-BIG-E-REDLINE-/250886814436?pt=Vintage_Men_s_Clothing&hash=item3a6a04fae4

[Stratos]

Mahahahaha

[ThomasK]

Which one is more tapered down the knee...the 1954 501 Z or the 1967 505? Thanks

[dr.house]

I guess the 501Z is more tapered...PM is on the way soon.

[josh mullen]

Definitely the '54.

[dr.house]

I think the 505's are slim-straight whereas the 54's are more a carrot-fit.

[josh mullen]

I laughed when I read this. Clearly, there's nothing wrong with this pair:

http://www.rawrdenim.com/2011/07/perils-of-washing-raw-denim-too-early/

[CrashTestBrummie]

I laughed when I read this. Clearly, there's nothing wrong with this pair:

http://www.rawrdenim.com/2011/07/perils-of-washing-raw-denim-too-early/

The whole article is either a piss-take, or by someone who takes their denim a little too seriously...not washing an item of clothing just because "the goal is to achieve as sharp fade creases and contrasts as possible"?

I'll get my coat, and get off my soapbox...

[tropicalbird]

By tweens for tweens

[setterman]

I laughed when I read this. Clearly, there's nothing wrong with this pair:

http://www.rawrdenim.com/2011/07/perils-of-washing-raw-denim-too-early/

What's wrong is while they're two to three years old, the actual number of days of wear they've had probably comes out to less than six months. As for the 30 to 40 washes, I'm calling BS. No way on earth he's worn or washed those 505s as much as he says.

[ThomasK]

Thanks guy for the info; would rep doc, must spread.

[airfrogusmc]

I actually like the way my jeans turn out much better if I wait 5 or 6 months before they hit water then for the first year or so I keep them out of water as much as possible. I've found that the fades have more contrast. I've broke my raw denim in all different kind of ways over the years and the method I use is the one I prefer. This is the same thing that Levis recommends BTW.

[Stratos]

The whole article is either a piss-take, or by someone who takes their denim a little too seriously...not washing an item of clothing just because "the goal is to achieve as sharp fade creases and contrasts as possible"?

I'll get my coat, and get off my soapbox...

Piss take, lol

[beautiful_FrEaK]

I actually like the way my jeans turn out much better if I wait 5 or 6 months before they hit water then for the first year or so I keep them out of water as much as possible. I've fond that the fades have more contrast. I've broke my raw denim in all different kind of ways over the years and the method I use is the one I prefer. This is the same thing that Levis recommends BTW.

you should make this your signature..would save you a lot of time, writing it every time

j/k

[CrashTestBrummie]

With all due respect, the best way in my humble opinion to get these 'amazing fades' is not to 'baby' the jeans, but to wear them hard and wash them as needed. Which is often, if you lead an active life.

Move more, wash often. Ditch the car and get a mountain bike. Simple

[setterman]

With all due respect, the best way in my humble opinion to get these 'amazing fades' is not to 'baby' the jeans, but to wear them hard and wash them as needed. Which is often, if you lead an active life.

Move more, wash often. Ditch the car and get a mountain bike. Simple

Couldn't agree more. And the whole idea of wearing them to achieve a set goal, rather than letting them do their own thing through a natural wash a wear cycle (whether that be daily wear with washing once a month, or wearing a couple times a week and washing once or twice a year), is lame.

[CrashTestBrummie]

And the thought of wearing just the one pair of jeans over a period of time is equally unappealing to me...kinda dictates a lot of the other stuff you can wear, depending on the cut of the jean.

[josh mullen]

I didn't read the article closely enough before posting that link... What struck me, however, was the guy's insistence that only one approach will yield perfect results, and his disappointment over the way those particular '67s turned out. Dude takes this shit too seriously.