Denime

[dennnnnnnnn]

Pulled the trigger on some orizzonti era Denime. Been on the hunt for a while but it was hard to find something in good shape. With the help and advice of beautiful_freak I was able to find something. 
 

size 31 measuring 15 laid flat

the inseam was advertised as unhemmed which is also rare, measuring about 33 inches.

there is crazy leg twist, and shorter than 36 inseam so I’m going to guess these have been washed. They look like they’re been worn for a week. 
 

I always wondered how these would fit me, never found a reliable size chart before warehouse took over, never really much information to me. They have baggy thighs and an 8 inch opening and a high rise. I’m guessing these are a relaxed taper. I assume they’re a 501 replica, just not sure what year.

 

[beautiful_FrEaK]

The Denime XX is a 50s Levi's 501XX 

[Alec Leamas]

@PrettyBoyTony

Hopefully you can pick out the numbers on the tape there. 

More faded pair on left is the 47. One detail I prefer is the rear pocket design on them. Overall I think I prefer the 47, but I do like both.

Basically, waist is slightly bigger on the 54’s front and back rise lower, and have less taper than the 47’s (23cm vs 22cm at 70cm inseam). The thigh is actually the same on both, but the rise makes the fit different of course.

If you’re in the market for a 47 cut my honest recommendation is the WH DD1001XX 47’s. However, these do come in a close second.

 

[Alec Leamas]

(Both size 34 by the way!)

[Alec Leamas]

This also reminds me, that there should be a WW2 pair coming out at some point soon. Hopefully that does get to happen before the mill closes down!

Would definitely still pick up a pair if it does.

[PrettyBoyTony]

2 hours ago, Alec Leamas said:

@PrettyBoyTony

Hopefully you can pick out the numbers on the tape there. 

More faded pair on left is the 47. One detail I prefer is the rear pocket design on them. Overall I think I prefer the 47, but I do like both.

Basically, waist is slightly bigger on the 54’s front and back rise lower, and have less taper than the 47’s (23cm vs 22cm at 70cm inseam). The thigh is actually the same on both, but the rise makes the fit different of course.

If you’re in the market for a 47 cut my honest recommendation is the WH DD1001XX 47’s. However, these do come in a close second.

 

Legend! Thanks a lot @Alec LeamasI've decided to go for the 47 then due to the higher rise and smaller leg opening. The denim looks very comfortable and love the faded thighs on your 47s. Almost has a turquoise tint to the fades, maybe because of the added brown cotton? Unless it's just my phone screen. Thanks again 🙏

[Alec Leamas]

Good choice @PrettyBoyTony they’re a great cut. The denim is ace too, yeah I think the ever so slightly yellow hue is from the unbleached cotton, the faded areas certainly look a bit browner than any other pair, and true to the Denime / Warehouse era fashion, it faded pretty quickly!!

[dennnnnnnnn]

12 hours ago, beautiful_FrEaK said:

The Denime XX is a 50s Levi's 501XX 

Would you say these have been shrunk being 33 inches long?

[Maynard Friedman]

^ Yes, both the patch and tag (in the back pocket) definitely look like they’ve seen water. Also a 33” inseam on a tagged 36” inseam, that seems fairly conclusive.

[dennnnnnnnn]

21 minutes ago, Maynard Friedman said:

^ Yes, both the patch and tag (in the back pocket) definitely look like they’ve seen water. Also a 33” inseam on a tagged 36” inseam, that seems fairly conclusive.

Did they ever offer one wash?

[Maynard Friedman]

No idea but given their age, I assume you’re buying them second hand, and thereby quite possibly washed by the previous owner.