Vintage Denim?

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[501XX4EVER]

This the pic you wanted???

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That’s it mate , posted another link to a 29 as well 

[Maynard Friedman]

I have a pair of Levi’s Japan 503 BSSX from 1991 in natural indigo. I had some photos in the LVC thread but the links are no longer working, I’ll try to take some more soon and re-post.

EDIT: they are a size 33.

Edited April 22, 2019 by Maynard Friedman

[501XX4EVER]

All this makes me think that somewhere out there there's a pair of 505's with a button fly.

[Bobbo]

Picked up a 507XX today. Grail piece for me. Will shoot more pics when I find the time (and decent lighting).

[unders]

Sweet Jesus. Super rep

[Maynard Friedman]

That’s a great find Mr Bobbo Bears!

[MJF9]

^ result!

[bartlebyyphonics]

BOOOOOOOOM!

pix and measurements pls... 

[501XX4EVER]

19 hours ago, Bobbo said:

Picked up a 507XX today. Grail piece for me. Will shoot more pics when I find the time (and decent lighting).

Don't tell me you actually found one in your size???

[Bobbo]

It actually is in my size, very lucky! Though it is tremendously short in the body when you're used to TCBs jackets, haha. 

[bartlebyyphonics]

Yes!

& indeed tcb do modernise that cut some...

originals for wearing your trousers nice and high... 

[MJF9]

^^ how short is short @Bobbo out of interest? One in my size recently was 21 inch length which seemed v short.

[501XX4EVER]

6 hours ago, Bobbo said:

It actually is in my size, very lucky! Though it is tremendously short in the body when you're used to TCBs jackets, haha. 

I know what you mean, the true vintage jackets do seem to be very short at the back. I once had a mint condition 557, in size 48 no less, it was so mint that even the cardboard inner patch was 100% intact, which is super-rare in those types from that era. Alas, it always felt like I was wearing a girls jacket as it was so high at the back, so it was sold.

[Cold Summer]

That jacket looks incredible. Those fades are what all true denim nerds strive for!

The vintage jackets are so short because everybody wore their pants at grandpa-level back in the day. I like it. You just have to embrace your inner Trunks.

 

[Bobbo]

No worries! It will get some love and wear. Got quite the stack of high waisted jeans just for the occasion!

 

[Bobbo]

Photo dump:

[Cold Summer]

Wow that jacket looks great. I'd get Indigo Proof to darn the holes, after that it's ready to rock.

[shredwin_206]

I’d have Evan at Hudson Hill repair the holes. 

 

[Bobbo]

Too much hassle to send it over the pond. I'll go sashiko on this one!

[501XX4EVER]

On 5/3/2019 at 3:19 AM, Cold Summer said:

The vintage jackets are so short because everybody wore their pants at grandpa-level back in the day.

I don't think so, I believe it was more to do with how they look when you're sitting on a horse.

[Iron Horse]

On 5/5/2019 at 5:01 AM, 501XX4EVER said:

I don't think so, I believe it was more to do with how they look when you're sitting on a horse.

Yep, any longer and it could catch on the back of a saddle, you'd sit on the jacket (same reason the A-1 was adopted by pilots in '27) could cover up and get in the way of accessing a pistol/bullets:

[501XX4EVER]

3 hours ago, Iron Horse said:

Yep, any longer and it could catch on the back of a saddle, you'd sit on the jacket (same reason the A-1 was adopted by pilots in '27) could cover up and get in the way of accessing a pistol/bullets:

I guessing that's the reason leather biker jackets have the same kinda high back as well.

Edited May 6, 2019 by 501XX4EVER

[Iron Horse]

6 hours ago, 501XX4EVER said:

I guessing that's the reason leather biker jackets have the same kinda high back as well.

Yeah, it's just safer and more comfortable that way:

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Well I didn’t leave Tokyo with any big E’s for myself ... but Jack struck lucky in Marvin’s 
Got himself another pair of 503zxx but an earlier pair this time ( 54/56 ? ) . Got some time to take a few pics while we’re having a rest from the chaos of Hong Kong Disney land

[Bobbo]

Jack's got a way better collection than any of us!

[bartlebyyphonics]

top fit!

[Maynard Friedman]

I definitely think he’s sized up for a Sufu-approved fit!

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Some more pics of jacks collection

hope no one thinks I’m spamming the thread and at least a few people find it interesting 

So left to right 

503zxx ( 56-57 )   ,   302 ( 70-71 )   ,   503zxx ( 54-56 ) 

bit more yellow stitching on the smaller pair . I think I’m going to try and condition the patch ( just a little ) on the second pair because it really is like jerky and I want Jack to get a little year out of them before they are too small , wouldn’t want the patch to irritate him if it was too hard 

Nice faded red selvedge line , I’m pretty sure these are the same denim but if not there not a kick in the arse off it