1969/1970 Levi’s USA Big E Selvedge 501 Tag n/a Actual 30x30
Selvedge Big E 501s - the GOAT of vintage denim
Straight leg. Button fly.
Selvedge 501s: holy grail of vintage Levi’s. self-edge: You can spot it on the cuffs of jeans. The selvedge in denim is usually white and often has a coloured yarn in the middle. This technical term actually ought to be spelled ‘self-edge.’ The term refers to the self-finished edges on each side of fabric woven on shuttle looms. These edges don’t fray or unravel. Highly desirable and more valuable.
Big E red tab, which means pre 1971, but these do not have a V-stitch at the back of button which means post-1968. Red tab previously removed (not uncommon of those years, but date can be determined by the amount of single stitch thread and the lack of V-stitch)
*Originally men’s jeans, now & forevermore unisex*
MATERIAL: 100% Cotton
FLY: button
WASH: beautiful medium indigo blue wash with awesome organic sun patina. 3 hours of work to hand mend the knee (by me) with visible mending, sashiko repair. Some distress at right back hem but when you cuff it’s not an issue. Buttons in excellent condition. These are a true collector’s item.
DECADE: 1969 or 1979
(estimated by care tags, not a guarantee)
FLAT LAY MEASUREMENTS (in inches):
WAIST: 15
RISE: 11
INSEAM: 30
HIP: measurements in photos. *Please don’t forget to measure these two measurements, shown in the photos, as this will ensure they fit you in the hips and bum area.*
PLEASE REFER TO FIT GUIDE FOR MORE HELP. (Link in drop down menu)
ACTUAL SIZE/FIT (per flat lay waist measurement doubled): 30
Or boyfriend: 28
• This is an approximation based solely on the flat lay measurements per my fit guide, not a guarantee to fit.*
All sales are final. No returns or exchanges. So please ask all questions prior to purchasing.
EXPECTATIONS OF VINTAGE JEANS
Keep in mind, vintage jeans are not new jeans. Every pair is at least 20 years old, most are older. This means they’ve been worn and likely have signs of wear - i.e. thinning areas, loose threads, signs of previous repair work, discolorations, faint (or not so faint stains), organic distressing, wear at the rivets, wear at the button holes. I do my best to describe these areas/signs of wear&tear, so please - before you buy - understand that you may receive your jeans and there will be signs of aging. Most buy vintage jeans wanting this, but if you want pristine new looking jeans, vintage likely isn’t for you. And that’s A-OK!
Selvedge Big E 501s - the GOAT of vintage denim
Straight leg. Button fly.
Selvedge 501s: holy grail of vintage Levi’s. self-edge: You can spot it on the cuffs of jeans. The selvedge in denim is usually white and often has a coloured yarn in the middle. This technical term actually ought to be spelled ‘self-edge.’ The term refers to the self-finished edges on each side of fabric woven on shuttle looms. These edges don’t fray or unravel. Highly desirable and more valuable.
Big E red tab, which means pre 1971, but these do not have a V-stitch at the back of button which means post-1968. Red tab previously removed (not uncommon of those years, but date can be determined by the amount of single stitch thread and the lack of V-stitch)
*Originally men’s jeans, now & forevermore unisex*
MATERIAL: 100% Cotton
FLY: button
WASH: beautiful medium indigo blue wash with awesome organic sun patina. 3 hours of work to hand mend the knee (by me) with visible mending, sashiko repair. Some distress at right back hem but when you cuff it’s not an issue. Buttons in excellent condition. These are a true collector’s item.
DECADE: 1969 or 1979
(estimated by care tags, not a guarantee)
FLAT LAY MEASUREMENTS (in inches):
WAIST: 15
RISE: 11
INSEAM: 30
HIP: measurements in photos. *Please don’t forget to measure these two measurements, shown in the photos, as this will ensure they fit you in the hips and bum area.*
PLEASE REFER TO FIT GUIDE FOR MORE HELP. (Link in drop down menu)
ACTUAL SIZE/FIT (per flat lay waist measurement doubled): 30
Or boyfriend: 28
• This is an approximation based solely on the flat lay measurements per my fit guide, not a guarantee to fit.*
All sales are final. No returns or exchanges. So please ask all questions prior to purchasing.
EXPECTATIONS OF VINTAGE JEANS
Keep in mind, vintage jeans are not new jeans. Every pair is at least 20 years old, most are older. This means they’ve been worn and likely have signs of wear - i.e. thinning areas, loose threads, signs of previous repair work, discolorations, faint (or not so faint stains), organic distressing, wear at the rivets, wear at the button holes. I do my best to describe these areas/signs of wear&tear, so please - before you buy - understand that you may receive your jeans and there will be signs of aging. Most buy vintage jeans wanting this, but if you want pristine new looking jeans, vintage likely isn’t for you. And that’s A-OK!
Selvedge Big E 501s - the GOAT of vintage denim
Straight leg. Button fly.
Selvedge 501s: holy grail of vintage Levi’s. self-edge: You can spot it on the cuffs of jeans. The selvedge in denim is usually white and often has a coloured yarn in the middle. This technical term actually ought to be spelled ‘self-edge.’ The term refers to the self-finished edges on each side of fabric woven on shuttle looms. These edges don’t fray or unravel. Highly desirable and more valuable.
Big E red tab, which means pre 1971, but these do not have a V-stitch at the back of button which means post-1968. Red tab previously removed (not uncommon of those years, but date can be determined by the amount of single stitch thread and the lack of V-stitch)
*Originally men’s jeans, now & forevermore unisex*
MATERIAL: 100% Cotton
FLY: button
WASH: beautiful medium indigo blue wash with awesome organic sun patina. 3 hours of work to hand mend the knee (by me) with visible mending, sashiko repair. Some distress at right back hem but when you cuff it’s not an issue. Buttons in excellent condition. These are a true collector’s item.
DECADE: 1969 or 1979
(estimated by care tags, not a guarantee)
FLAT LAY MEASUREMENTS (in inches):
WAIST: 15
RISE: 11
INSEAM: 30
HIP: measurements in photos. *Please don’t forget to measure these two measurements, shown in the photos, as this will ensure they fit you in the hips and bum area.*
PLEASE REFER TO FIT GUIDE FOR MORE HELP. (Link in drop down menu)
ACTUAL SIZE/FIT (per flat lay waist measurement doubled): 30
Or boyfriend: 28
• This is an approximation based solely on the flat lay measurements per my fit guide, not a guarantee to fit.*
All sales are final. No returns or exchanges. So please ask all questions prior to purchasing.
EXPECTATIONS OF VINTAGE JEANS
Keep in mind, vintage jeans are not new jeans. Every pair is at least 20 years old, most are older. This means they’ve been worn and likely have signs of wear - i.e. thinning areas, loose threads, signs of previous repair work, discolorations, faint (or not so faint stains), organic distressing, wear at the rivets, wear at the button holes. I do my best to describe these areas/signs of wear&tear, so please - before you buy - understand that you may receive your jeans and there will be signs of aging. Most buy vintage jeans wanting this, but if you want pristine new looking jeans, vintage likely isn’t for you. And that’s A-OK!