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Safely preserved in a vault deep
inside our headquarters in San
Francisco lies an archive of over
20,000 rare and unique examples of
LeviāsĀ® clothing and artefacts dating
back to as early as 1873. Kept at an
even temperature and wrapped in
unbleached cotton, these delicate
specimens are carefully protected
by the LeviāsĀ® Historian and strictly
reserved for the use of our designers.
Each season, our team pores through
the archives with white-gloved
hands, uncovering the secrets of
our past and then bringing them
back into the world through faithful
reproductions that are as fresh now
as they were back then.
THE
ARCHIVE
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1944 501Ā®
100% cotton / 14 oz. red selvage Cone Mills denim
/ High waisted / Regular fit / Concealed rivets /
Painted arcuate / Unbranded buttons and rivets
FROM THE ARCHIVE FALL WINTER 2013 REPRODUCTION
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Item:
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1960s LeviāsĀ® Super Slim Spikes
100% cotton / Wide gauge twill / High waisted /
Skinny fit / 13ā cuff opening / Black tab / Zip closure
FROM THE ARCHIVE FALL WINTER 2013 REPRODUCTION
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Item:
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FROM THE ARCHIVE FALL WINTER 2013 REPRODUCTION
1940s LeviāsĀ® Reversible Leather Jacket
Reversible brass Talon zipper / Label in pocket / One
side leather, other heavy cotton twill / Leather side:
One welt pocket on chest, two welt pockets on hips,
belted back / Cotton side: One leather welt pocket on
chest, two leather welt pockets on hips, belted back,
pleated action back
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Item:
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FROM THE ARCHIVE FALL WINTER 2013 REPRODUCTION
1960s LeviāsĀ® Climate Seal Bomber
Nylon body / Two welt pockets / Faux fur collar /
Quilted lining / Gold Talon zipper
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Item:
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FROM THE ARCHIVE FALL WINTER 2013 REPRODUCTION
1930s LeviāsĀ® Leather Coat
Two welt pockets at chest / Two patch pockets with
flaps at hips / Belted back with removable belt at
front / Sheepskin collar / Wool lining
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Detroit in the 1960s was an exciting
city with an explosive music scene.
While a new wave of garage bands
churned out revolutionary rock and
roll, Motown Records was introducing
Young America to Motor Cityās new
groove. And in the innermost part
of the hardworking home of the
American Car industry, youth from the
surrounding neighborhoods gathered
together, soaked up the new sounds
and established their own style.
For Fall Winter 2013, LeviāsĀ® Vintage
Clothingā¢ pays tribute to Mo Townās
musical revolution and the slick
stylings of the people that were there.
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1960s 519 BEDFORD CORDS
1960s STRIPED TEE
In the early 1960s, LeviāsĀ®
developed a casual corduroy pant
as an alternative to its other denim
five-pocket offerings. Originally
given the lot number 911 but
later called the 519, it was made
from sturdy Bedford corduroy
and featured a zipper fly, tapered
inseam and an impeccably slim fit.
In the swinging, techni-color 1960s,
LeviāsĀ® began to evolve the plain
white tee by introducing simple
jersey cotton shirts in a rainbow
of colors and striped patterns. The
LeviāsĀ® Vintage Clothingā¢ 1960s
Striped Tee is a slim, neat and tidy
jersey cotton T-shirt with a high
neckline and a chest pocket. It is
offered in different colors and with
different repeat patterns.
FOG
HARVEST GOLD
OLIVE
WINDSOR WINE
GREEN STRIPE
RED STRIPE
YELLOW STRIPE
FALL
AND
WINTER
2013
Although the LeviāsĀ® 501Ā® is
arguably the most important
garment of the modern age,
Levi Strauss and Company is
also responsible for introducing
or popularizing a series
of other iconic pieces of
clothing throughout the last
two centuries. Every season,
LeviāsĀ® Vintage Clothingā¢
offers a selection of the
most notorious of these
āIconsā, reviving the fits,
fabrics and details of
original garments found
in the LeviāsĀ® Archives.
Quality never goes out of style
Details Available Colors
Details Available Colors
MENāS
ICONS
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1954 501Ā®Z JEANS 1950s TAB TWILL CHINOS
1950s SHORTHORN SHIRT 1950s SPORTSWEAR TEE
In the 1950s, Levi Strauss & Co.
added a zipper to its iconic 501Ā®
Jean to appeal to East Coasters
who were uncomfortable with the
traditional button fly. Aside from
the āZā, the 1954 501Ā®Z Jean
was like all other 501Ā® Jeans of its
time. Built from 12 oz. Cone Mills
red selvage denim and had two
covered rivets on both back pockets,
a leather Two Horse patch and a
double needle stitched Arcuate.
Popular with service station
attendants, repairmen, college
students and beat poets, Tab Twill
Chinos were affordable work pants
originally inspired by US military
uniforms. The LeviāsĀ® Vintage
Clothingā¢ Tab Twill Chinos feature
a Tab Twill label on the waistband,
tunnel belt loops and strong welt
pockets made from genuine boat
sail cloth. Theyāre regular fitting
and have been heavily washed for
added softness.
The Shorthorn shirt derived its name
from the Shorthorn bull depicted
on the label. It retained the bold
colors and inventive check patterns
of western shirts, but was stripped
of flashy rodeo details. The LeviāsĀ®
Vintage Clothingā¢ 1950s Shorthorn
Shirt is offered in both a yellow and
a brown check cotton flannel and
features two flap pockets and a
LeviāsĀ® Western Wear Label.
Americans had more opportunities
for leisure in the ā50s and with that
came a more relaxed and casual
approach to dress. The 1950s
Sportswear Tee is similar to the
iconic tee popularized by Marlon
Brando in the film, The Wild One.
It is made from 100% cotton and
bears the original ā50s-era LeviāsĀ®
Sportswear of California label.
RIGID
EAST SIDER
BLUNT
KROMER
NEW RINSE
NEWTOWN
PRARIE SAND
GREY
YELLOW CHECK
BROWN CHECK
MILK WHITE
DARK GREY MELE
PINE NEEDLE
HONEY
BOSSA NOVA
BLACK
Details Available Colors
Details Available Colors Details Available Colors
Details Available Finishes
MENāSMENāS
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1947 501Ā® JEANS
1955 SAWTOOTH DENIM SHIRT
When World War II ended, Levi
Strauss & Co. offered up a new,
slimmer fitting 501Ā® to usher
in the style of post-war America.
Stripped of unnecessary details like
the cinch and suspender buttonsā
the 1947 501Ā® Jeans were made
of 12 oz. Cone Mills red selvage
denim and had two covered rivets
on both back pockets, a Two Horse
leather patch and a big āEā Red Tab.
This is one of the many versions
LeviāsĀ® made of the Western denim
shirt, and certainly the most classic.
Itās referred to as the Sawtooth shirt
due to its distinctive pocket flap
shape, which resembles the teeth
of a saw blade. It is slim fitting and
has mother of pearl snaps, Western
yoke detailing and the LeviāsĀ®
Western Wear Label.
RIGID
ROUGH HOUSE
VANISHING POINT
TUMBLEWEED
NEW RINSE
RAM SHACKLED
BRIGHT BLUE
EMBROIDERY
(Randomly placed
mushroom embroidery)
ALL IN ONE
The classic one-piece long
underwear, commonly referred to
as the Union Suit, originated in the
United States during the latter part
of the 19th century. This LeviāsĀ®
Vintage Clothingā¢ 1920s All in
One is made from a red melee
wool and cotton blend with a woven
placket at front, bone buttons and
a button flap rear referred to as the
firemanās hatch.
RED MELE
Details Available Finishes
Details Available ColorsDetails Available Finishes
MENāSMENāS
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1950s 701Ā® JEANS
BASEBALL TEE
Details Available Finishes
Details Available Colors
In the 1930s, Levi Strauss and
Company introduced the first
five-pocket jean especially built
for women: The 701Ā®. It was
feminine, high-waisted and had
a wide, straight leg. The LeviāsĀ®
Vintage Clothingā¢ 1950s 701Ā®
is made from a soft 10 oz. pink
selvage denim, has a Red Tab,
spade shaped back pockets, a long
talon zipper fly and concealed back
pocket rivets.
A classic Baseball Tee from the āBad
News Bearsā era with half-length
contrast sleeves, an easy fitting
body and the LeviāsĀ® Lazy L label.
It is offered in a fog color with
contrasting Raglan sleeves in either
Pine Needle or Winsor Wine. Made
in standard menās sizes and extra
small for womenās.
Along with womenās specific product, most LeviāsĀ® Vintage
Clothingā¢ products are available in smaller sizes suitable for
women. Mix and match to see how versatile the product is.
RIGID
FOG/PINE NEEDLE
FOG/WINSOR WINE
1950s SPORTSWEAR TEE
Americans had more opportunities
for leisure in the ā50s and with that
came a more relaxed and casual
approach to dress. The 1950s
Sportswear Tee is similar to the
iconic tee popularized by Marlon
Brando in the film, The Wild One.
It is made from 100% cotton and
bears the original ā50s-era LeviāsĀ®
Sportswear of California label. Made
in standard menās sizes and extra
small for womenās.
MILK WHITE
DARK GREY MELE
PINE NEEDLE
HONEY
BOSSA NOVA
BLACK
Details Available Colors
Available in
Womenās Size
WOMENāSWOMENāS
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Keep āem Rigid WASH āem GOOd
DIP IN THE āTUB
Some folks like to wear their rigid 501Ā®s without washing. The wear effect on a
true rigid jean will always give the most dramatic look. You can dry-clean, but thatās
only if you donāt mind chemicals being used on your denims. Some people spray vinegar
when their jeans hang inside out to remove any odour. Some simply hang their jeans
outside for a few days. Folding jeans into the freezer also does the same job.
If you prefer a thorough wash and simply donāt have the time for handwashing,
wash inside out at 86Ā° F / 30Ā° C. Donāt tumble-dry: itāll shrink too much. Dry in the
open air if you can, or hang them in a warm place until crispy dry. Long-term shrinkage
will occur over several washes.
The very first time you wear your 501Ā®s, climb into the bathtub and let them soak
on your body for up to half an hour. Drain the tub, squeeze the excess water from
your legs then get outside in the sunshine to dry them into your shape. Otherwise, bend
and stretch while wearing them indoors until you can carefully slip out of them and dry
them over the back of a chair. When your jeans are dirty, simply climb back into the
bathtub and wash with a little soap.
If you donāt plan to wash your 501Ā®s,
buy one size smaller in the waist and true
size for length. After a few wears the waist
will stretch to your size.
If you plan to wash your 501Ā®s, buy two
sizes bigger in the waist and length and
wash to achieve your size.
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The following guidelines are considering law of averages
with our LeviāsĀ®
Vintage Clothingā¢
501Ā®
jeans. Each denim
will shrink and skew in a slightly different way. Different
temperatures will also have an effect. The options for how
you wash, wear and care for your 501Ā®
jeans are vast.
Itās up to you to make your choice and stick to it.
Enjoy this journey and long-term love affair.
GET THE RIGHT FIT
If you plan to shrink your 501Ā®s in the
bathtub, buy your true size in the waist but
two sizes bigger in length. After shrinking in
the bathtub, make sure to stretch the waist
back out while still wet: this method will
help achieve a slimmer silhouette.
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one that suits you best
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1970s LeviāsĀ® tee, 1970s 684Ā® Jeans
The LeviāsĀ® Brand first used the
Orange Tab on a line of affordable,
slim-fitting jeans, jackets and shirts
designed for the Young Americans
of the 1960s and 70s. To this day,
the Orange Tab is synonymous with
simple and clean design as well as
the free and easy spirit of the times.
Made in the USA exactly as it
was when it was first introduced,
the LeviāsĀ® Vintage Clothingā¢
Orange Tab Collection revives this
family of true American classics and
offers it up to a new generation of
rebels and revolutionaries.
