Levi's Vintage Clothing

[Maynard Friedman]

If they are trying to reproduce the 1915 denim, then I assume it should theoretically be the same, although there may be slight variations in the cotton, looms, dye, etc.

[Sympathy-For-The-Denim]

Thanks Maynard, I just wonder because I reat somewhere that the '15 denim was especially reproduced for the "golden hand shake" celebration this year. But maybe it was just advertising blah...

[Maynard Friedman]

I have 2 pairs of 1915s, a raw pair from 2010 and a worn pair from 2009 (first run) I think. Both are similar, dark, slightly streaky lightweight denims - both very nice. The 2010 run might have a slightly darker black-blue inky hue but other than that they are very similar. I'd expect the 2015 to be along these lines.

[Sympathy-For-The-Denim]

Ah interesting, my pair comes quite bright and with bluer cast than the '33 denim has. Maybe I should do some photos tomorrow along with other LVC denims.

[sexlexcia]

are the 1915's front pockets absurdly tiny like the 1922??

 

what lvc's have normal size front pockets?

Edited December 23, 2015 by sexlexcia

[Sympathy-For-The-Denim]

don´t know how tiny the 22 are, but the 15 only cover 3/4 of my hands, same way my 33 do.

[sexlexcia]

thanks i bought some 1978s lol

[heyheyhey]

If anybody has LVC Ducks (1901 and 1873) in the back of their closet they'd like to part with, get in touch.

[Sympathy-For-The-Denim]

a neat pair of deadstock 1890s levi's jeans:

http://www.wgme.com/news/features/top-stories/stories/lisbon-falls-appraiser-thinks-jeans-may-worth-fortune-30827.shtml#.VpptwfEkj5f

Edited January 16, 2016 by Sympathy-For-The-Denim

[cusswords]

I stopped by the LVC store in NYC this weekend and picked up a 50s Western shirt on deep discount and a copy of the 501xx: A Collection of Vintage Jeans book. This original Type II was also on display in the store

 

[cool_hand]

Anyone comment on the sizint / shrinkage on the 1915 jeans?

[Maynard Friedman]

Usual 2" on the waist and 2-2.5" on the inseam. Waist and stress points will stretch out to raw again with wear.

[cool_hand]

I got the store to measure a pair of 34 and they said they measure 17.5, I wonder if I should size up to a 36?

 

This is the one thing I hate about LVC, not that cone denim shrinks but the shrinkage varies over different denims and LVC have very little real product info. feels very much like guess work.

 

Maynard: the ones you are seeling (2010) model appears to be made to allow for the shrinkage?

 

Do you know if the denim used on the 2015 model is a new denim? It's described as being procuded specifically for this collection (handshake).

[Sympathy-For-The-Denim]

cool_hand:

 

I ow the current 2015 version of the 1915 and would guess it´s a new denim, kind of slubbier and more hairy than all other denim

that have come across by LVC in the last years, but also really lightweight and of a brighter shade, but it makes sense since the originals were made of 9z denim.

I´ve been to a LVC sample sale in Berlin in december to see these lovely updatet 1890s jeans and jackets.

http://www.heddels.com/2015/08/liberty-fairs-las-vegas-spring-summer-16-roundup-pt-1/

Cone is doing a good job in recent times, allthough back in the days denim was made by Amoskeag.

[cool_hand]

Sympathy-For-The-Denim: could you comment on the shrinkage of the new 9oz denim?

[Sympathy-For-The-Denim]

Sorry, I can´t tell because, I wear them raw.

[metallist12]

LVC 201 Bright Rinse

 

 

[Shorty Long]

FYI...i'm selling a fairly rare (Aero-made) 1930s LVC leather civilian "flight" jacket:

http://www.denimbro.com/lvc-1930s-leather-strauss-jacket-in-beat-brown_topic2958.html

[cool_hand]

Which denim is used on the Type III Trucker jacket? Are there any jeans that match?

[setterman]

I'd assume the '67 505 uses the same denim.

[Paul T]

I'd assume the '67 505 uses the same denim.

I think that's correct, I believe they're the same Kaihara fabric.

[heavydoom]

LVC heads!  i need some info on these LVC 1947 501 rigid jeans.  the one with the watch pocket rivets.  how much do they shrink?  i am thinking of getting a pair in a size 34.  will they stretch back to its original waist size?  any helpful information is much appreciated.  cheers!

[Sugar Mountain]

PaulT loves being asked about sizing the LVC '47. Try him.

[Paul T]

Tee hee.

http://loomstate.blogspot.co.uk/2011/11/how-to-size-1947-and-1955-levis-501-for.html

[heavydoom]

PaulT loves being asked about sizing the LVC '47. Try him.

thanks Neil!

[setterman]

Not to fire up '47 fit questions, but I saw someone at denimbro mention the newer production '47s are wider at the leg opening than previous years.  Anyone else seen this?    

[bgreggs]

Hi all,

I'm wondering if anyone can possibly help me identify this odd pair of '70s Levi's I found at a thrift store the other day. They appear to be deadstock. The odd thing is that they have a white tab with blue writing (small e), and these eye-shaped decorative leather patches incorporated into the back pockets, which I've never seen or heard of anywhere before. I haven't been able to find any information online. Thanks so much for your time!

 

        

 

        

[bgreggs]

Anyone have info on the above jeans? Sorry if it's inappropriate to bump this.

[Sympathy-For-The-Denim]

as far as i can tell these are legit, white tabs had been introduced already in the 60s and are nothing special. they occured up to the mid 90s. the denim is pretty need, but thats all. sorry to tell but these aren´t very valuable collectors jeans. but overall an interesting piece that tells what Levi's tried to be fashionable back in the days.

[Paul T]

Anyone have info on the above jeans? Sorry if it's inappropriate to bump this.

Sorry, I know you emailed me but I've been busy! These are indeed legit; no-one would bother to fake something so bizarre! I like them but don't think they're worth a lot. I do have a guide to some of the obscure lot numbers but haven't had chance to look this out. THe normal SF207 is a conventional flared jean, orange tab, but the white tab aren't documented as well.  It's possible these are Canadian-made jeans, as there were some weird ones in the ealry-mid 70s with similar 2-horse patches.