Vintage Levi's from the 1930's - 1960's Big 'E' Levi lvc selvedge

[heezo]

Amazing stuff. I've just started getting into denim, over the past few months, and this video just put me over the top, Where can I get jeans that have that high quality? Specifically, the '47s. I just noticed that my Civilianaire has a selvedge watch pocket, but it was a pain finding those. I appreciate any help.

[lollipopfop]

I saw a lady wearing something like this. It was highish rise and looked like a guy jeans, and seemed like it has a cinch thing. She looked amazing. But I didn't feel like asking her what jeans she had. It had a big looking Levi tag.

[MrSloika]

When I was a boy back in the 1970's, my mother would buy unwashed 505's for me at Sears (in the work clothes section). I believe the regular price was $20...$15 on sale. All were true to size and made in the USA. Now it's all become some kind of fashion science; numerous styles, colors, etc made out of crap material by slaves in Asia and Africa. Can't even find a pair of new, unwashed 505's that fit properly. It's shameful.

[contrapezist]

@MrSloika And how many pairs did mom turn into jean shorts one the knees were gone out of them? :)

[gloutuplou]

c est pas des authentiques?? la couture de la jambe ne tourne pas.en plus ils sont trop brut!!!c est pas possible

[Mr749111]

why 1947 red tab have register logo?

[elevenclothing]

Yes, we made this film before the 1954 was re released and became a best seller for Levi LVC XX. I'm not sure if the 1954 was brought about to represent a 'carrot' fit and was considered to have been customised ? Hence the zip.

[hamoodi332]

Levi's first used zip fly in 1954 on the 501, it was changed to button because of shrinkage issues.

[elevenclothing]

Your right it is Lee Morgan/Art Blakey. We have a few other years to add now, including an 1873 and 1954. Glad you liked it. wwwEleven-shop.co.uk

[anotherraybanfan]

Wonderful display of levis history. Would be nice to see a 201 added to the video. Was that Lee morgan playing in the music?

[elevenclothing]

@anotherraybanfan Your right it is Lee Morgan/Art Blakey. We have a few other years to add now, including an 1873 and 1954. Glad you liked it. wwwEleven-shop.co.uk

[phototristan]

What vintage is the slimmest cut?

[bradygossett]

Its not a 1947 501xx if it has a double sided red tab.

[sztliu]

is the leg of 47501 narrower than 55501?

[ItsMarccB1tch]

Odd , my 1947 501xx has levi's On both sides of the red tab ..

[MultiKitoy]

How much is 1947 this day?Are they much higher on his regular price or almost same price?Where to get 1947 LE online?Best way to get much cheaper?

[wilsjane]

I started wearing Levis in 1958, All levis sold in the UK at that time were 502's. (the same as 501's but with a zip fly). They were all shrink to fit. The first few pairs had rivets on the back pocket (only visible from the inside, but later pairs had bar tacked pockets. One pair that I bought in the mid sixties was made in France. The noticable difference was that the denim inside the fly was light side out.

They also had the capital "E" on the pocket tab.

[mkeithharris]

I just got the 1947s - and the 1933s are on the list. Great video...thanks for posting!!!

[phocat23]

I found a 66 levis redlines single stich on my way to work in a file of junk lol. I sell em....

[elevenclothing]

Glad your liking them. The 55's are nice and boxy, are you shrinking them or keeping them rigid ?

[Lookup2Wakeup]

Just got a pair of LVC 1955's off ebay. Reminds me of how real denim jeans used to be when I was a youth. Nice!

[ninjakawasaki1972]

why are levis like these so expensive??

[davelituk]

@ninjakawasaki1972. You can buy lesser priced jeans if you wish. These are not the cheapest but the best.

[TommyNegeal]

The quality is incredible. They're reproductions of the real thing.

[awocjabb]

@ninjakawasaki1972 ..

because u cant have this patten anymore.

and i vintage.

[GaaraSama3]

@ninjakawasaki1972 these are not produced anymore lol

[dgallagher1979]

is s501 xx japan also produced in the 1940s?

[davelituk]

Not too sure - I can imagine not though.

[hestmajs]

in this video it says that 1967 505 was the first Levi jeans with zipp. Wasnt it the 54´s 501 with the zip?

[davelituk]

That was a customised jean (if i'm not mistaken)

[needalife69]

i know this is a silly question , but how much are those jeans worth. im trying to start a levi 501 collection , and the oldest i got so far is a pair from the 80's i think. but i still have no idea how to tell them apart. if you can help me out that would be much thanks.

[virgiliorodriguezmac]

depending on condition I have seen some of this pants in almost mint condition go for as much as $1500.

[davelituk]

You need a sharp eye and lots of research.

[vo7tage]

1947 is legendary. Thank you for this.

[elevenclothing]

The 1947 is a big favourite of ours. If you like the fit you could try the 1967 505 which is similar if not little neater and higher in the waist and the bonus of no shrinkage as it was sanforised. Or for a comfort - straight try the 1966, 1978 and 1983. We're glad you like them. Cheers.

[mickyp4]

thanks for a brilliant mini doc on levis. any more footage??youve proberly already read the great book called DENIM, Once again thanks a great vid!!!

[whupass95]

Well done; great information and nicely presented!

[elevenclothing]

Cheers, more to come with the 1978 and 1983, Orange tab collection and re-issue of RED 1st season. (but don't hold your breath !)

[whupass95]

The "Every Garment Guaranteed" line on the leather tag is also a "tell." I think it went out in '66, but I'm not sure. I owned my own vintage-jeans shop for 15 years, and I've sold God-alone-knows how may pairs of old Levi's. Still, I do not consider myself an expert. Heck, nobody knows it all. Too much to know, and dealers - who know the most - aren't likely to help ye'. They're always on the look-out for a "steal," so they play it very close to the vest. Your vid's most educational, and free.

[whupass95]

Btw, where in the world did ye' get all those mint, ds jeans? Repros?

[davelituk]

We sell them.