Levi’s Vintage Clothing LVC 1954 501 Z W32 L32 Selvedge Denim BNWT Made in Japan

BRAND NEW WITH TAGS - RRP £300

Originally released as the "501® Z," these Levi's® Vintage Clothing 1954 501® jeans represent Levi's® expansion into new territory. Up to this point, Levi's® were primarily worn out West, where they had earned a loyal following. East Coasters, however, were largely unfamiliar with this button fly work pant.

In order to familiarise the East Coast with this American classic, Levi's® took the original 501® Shrink-to-Fit™ Jean and replaced the classic button fly with a zipper, and named it the "501® Z." It retained all the other details loved by longtime wearers: the famed silhouette, rivets and tough-but-flexible denim. Eventually, retailers began providing customers with both options—the 501® jean and its zippered brother, the 501® Z.

Note, that leg twist can appear on Levi's 501s, where the side seam migrates toward the front, is a common characteristic of right-hand twill, unsanforised, or raw denim that occurs after washing. It is considered a hallmark of authentic, vintage-style denim, often expected in Shrink-to-Fit (STF) models, rather than a defect.

Today, we recreated the latter in classic selvedge denim for these 1954 501® jeans to help tell the story of the 501® and its evolution through the decades.

• The only 501® with a zipper instead of a button fly, originally released as the "501® Z"
• This jean retains the famed silhouette, rivets and tough-but-flexible denim loved by longtime wearers
• We worked with a Japanese artisan mill to painstakingly recreate 1950s Levi’s® selvedge denim
• Double-needle arcuate stitching
• Two back pockets with concealed rivets
• This selvedge denim is woven on a traditional shuttle loom, which gives these jeans a tighter weave for extra durability and creates the crisp, finished edge that sets them apart from the rest.

Style # 501540115

Colour: LVC 1954 Rossie - Blue

How it Fits

• 501
• Non-Stretch
• Mid rise
• Straight leg
• Front rise: 11 1/4"
• Knee: 17 1/2"
• Leg opening: 15"
• 5-pocket styling

Composition & Care

• 100% Organic Cotton
• Denim
• Made in Japan