Denim Blunders, Reflections and General Nonsense.

[OutSider]

"Among the products allegedly infringing Levi’s trademarks are FullCount’s “1933 501 jeans,” which feature a “pocket flasher” that prominently displays the words “LEVI,” “501,” and “San Francisco,” which Levi’s claims are an obvious attempt to invoking its iconic branding. Levi’s also points to FullCount’s use of “an additional pocket flasher that blatantly copies [its] Guarantee Ticket trademark,” an authenticity-focused mark that Levi’s says it has used for over 125 years."

 

Interesting that they can trademark the authenticity guarantee. 

If they really used the name Levi though is just asking to be sued. 

[Broark]

12 minutes ago, OutSider said:

If they really used the name Levi though is just asking to be sued. 

Evidently they were careless enough to do just that...peep the top left of the flasher.

[Double 0 Soul]

I’m surprised Levi’s are so placid in regards to the use of red tab.. It’s hazy but If I remember rightly.. part of the 2007 lawsuit was not only the placement or colour of tab but it regarded ‘any tab being attached between folded pieces of fabric’ (I can’t remember the exact wording)

Levi’s seem much more aggressive in regards to protecting their arcs, flashers or two horse patch, than they do tab.. I mean, we still see tabs, rarely do we see arcs or a patch depicting ‘things’ pulling apart a a pair of jeans.

Edited October 16, 2024 by Double 0 Soul
mr dictionary let me down again :(

[scooby]

That flasher... Lol

Levi and 501XX on it? come on you guys

[youngofthesoonest]

wwwoooowwww that flasher is so wild for many reasons 

[rbeck]

On top of the blatant copyright infringements it's also just bad design lmao

[kicks79]

On 10/16/2024 at 10:42 PM, Double 0 Soul said:

I’m surprised Levi’s are so placid in regards to the use of red tab.. It’s hazy but If I remember rightly.. part of the 2007 lawsuit was not only the placement or colour of tab but it regarded ‘any tab being attached between folded pieces of fabric’ (I can’t remember the exact wording)

Levis went after orSlow a few years back for just this. Claiming that any tab attached to denim regardless of position was a trademark infringement.

The Fullcount thing is ironic as wasn't them, that went after the TCB contest jeans a few years back?

[Double 0 Soul]

One of the neighbours has gone a bit overboard..

[Double 0 Soul]

Big Trouble in Little China, mini Typ3 to fit 1/6th scale Jack Burton figure..

Yours for £85

[smoothsailor]

240000 dollar for a vintage Levi’s at inspiration Tokyo.

must be an investment more than interest in vintage jeans

[Dr_Heech]

7 hours ago, smoothsailor said:

240000 dollar for a vintage Levi’s at inspiration Tokyo.

must be an investment more than interest in vintage jeans

Yeah saw that - a pair of c.1890's in fairly good condition l believe. Crazy money.

 

[Dr_Heech]

Here we go,  just found this on Bidstitch

 

Edited November 5, 2024 by Dr_Heech

[Maynard Friedman]

The cinch is very low on that pair, almost like Lee 101B.

[Maynard Friedman]

[Dr_Heech]

22 hours ago, Maynard Friedman said:

The cinch is very low on that pair, almost like Lee 101B.

And the riveted 'squares' - for want of a better word, are facing downward/wonky. Otherwise look legit(?)

Edited November 6, 2024 by Dr_Heech

[MJF9]

Overall quality is a bit shonky for $240k... the previous owner hasn't even washed them properly 😉

[CSL]

4 hours ago, Dr_Heech said:

And the riveted 'squares' - for want of a better word, are facing downward/wonky. Otherwise look legit(?)

Could this be by design? i.e. When tightened it would pull the gathered part in an upward direction.

[Dr_Heech]

Sounds feasible. I'm not very knowledgeable when it comes to 501's made before 1900.

[kiya]

[OutSider]

I really wish there was a way to tell pocket depth before purchase. Rocking an Pro Max phone so I need deep pockets but it's always a crapshoot if the pocket is deep enough. I think I'm done with this hobby and buying different cuts or fabric. 

Edited November 8, 2024 by OutSider

[julian-wolf]

^ Why not just ask whoever’s selling you your pants to measure the pockets for you ??

[chicote]

Or have a tailor make the pockets a little longer! I don’t blame repro makers for not catering specifically to the phone industry… it would be kind of antithetical to the whole idea imo. and phone sizes are getting out of hand anyway! but that’s another topic

[OutSider]

11 minutes ago, chicote said:

Or have a tailor make the pockets a little longer! I don’t blame repro makers for not catering specifically to the phone industry… it would be kind of antithetical to the whole idea imo. and phone sizes are getting out of hand anyway! but that’s another topic

I agree phones are getting way out of hand. I'll be downsizing for my next one. Was just a general complaint with this "hobby". Still adjusting to not being able to try stuff on before I buy.  

[Double 0 Soul]

I'll let you into a little secret.. most of us carry a small Louis Vuitton clutch bag.. but Shh! don't tell anyone

1 hour ago, chicote said:

.. and phone sizes are getting out of hand anyway! but that’s another topic

Don't start!

[Maynard Friedman]

I totally agree with this, I’m thinking of downsizing to an iPad mini from my current iPhone Max ∞ 

[bod]

@OutSider I give you the iPhone holster

 

[Maynard Friedman]

Smaller phones are the way to go but perhaps this could be like the recent car size debate all over again!

[OutSider]

8 minutes ago, bod said:

@OutSider I give you the iPhone holster

 

Oh nice. That might be perfect for a DAP 

[Double 0 Soul]

I avoid fone fadezz with a phone designed for smuggling into prisons.. alas, it can be a little embarrassing ‘getting it out’ in public 

 

[Maynard Friedman]

I used to have a Siemens SL55 slide phone about 20 years ago. It could fit into a decent sized coin pocket on jeans. I should’ve kept it as they’re going for about £300 on eBay.