Pre-'Anti-Fit' 501 Design Debut...

[Jim Cissell]

I was wondering if anyone knows what year the last 501 cut that predated the current 'anti-fit' 501s.

Just curious, as I understand the 501 undergoes a design tweak cycle, about every 10 years or so...

Thanks,

Jim

Jim Cissell

[kdh]

Not sure, but I noticed that the 501s are no longer being described as "anti-fit" on the Levis site. Maybe they changed them again?

[Paul T]

I believe it was the early 90s, 1993 or so.

[dmashita]

excuse the ignorance, but can someone explain what this 'Anti-Fit' really means?

[Paul T]

Essentially, a baggier backside! The earliest Levi's were designed principally to minimise fabric usage and had a utilitarian cut. Later ones were more shaped and fitted. For the "anti fit' 501s, Levi's designer Gary Harvey introduced a straighter leg, like the 1947 501, a lower rise, like some Red jeans, and a less 'shaped' backside. When you wear them slightly oversize and low they loook good, and kind of hang straight down. But they can make your ass look big and baggy hahahha...