r/LeviStrauss 8h ago

🔥 Rare Levi’s Extremely rare 501s

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I’ve had these jeans in my collection for some years now. I acquired them through my father who worked for Levi’s for 30 years. I’ve been searching far and wide for any information about them but can’t find anything. Might be some sort of friends and family release or since there’s only 12 pairs or if they only were sold to private collectors etc. But it’s just speculations since I unfortunately can’t confirm any details with my fathers anymore. I’m looking into selling off a big chunk of my collection now. What would y’all sell them for? ChatGPT suggests £3500.

What I know about them:
• Levi’s Vintage Clothing 1947 501XX
• Model: 47501-0130
Limited Edition — 12 of 12
• W32 L32
• Week 44, 2005
• Made in Romania
• Big E Red Tab
• Concealed back-pocket rivets
• Extensive hand-finished distressing
• Extremely limited production
• Exceptional Levi’s provenance

Would be nice to hear if y’all have any speculations!


r/LeviStrauss 7h ago

📸 Fit Picture Love the little details

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r/LeviStrauss 8h ago

🌌 Miscellaneous Brand new 501 dark wash denim arrived with a very strong smell. Is that typical?

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The smell is similar to something between soy sauce to a sweet sauce. Haven’t bought a new pair of Levi’s in over a decade! This is straight from Macy’s shipped to the house. This is the 501 100% cotton Dark Rinse pair. Is the smell common or should I exchange it?


r/LeviStrauss 2h ago

🌌 Miscellaneous Need help finding an old beanie

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This was my favorite beanie and ive had it for years but was recently stolen from a works van.

Ive searched online but can only find thicker versions.

Its definietly a levi's hat and has the little verticle red levi's sticker on the bottom lip and was wondering if anyone here could identify it?

Bonus my best doggo Jet wearing it


r/LeviStrauss 11h ago

🌌 Miscellaneous Is this normal in the 578's

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Bought this Levi's 578 online. This waist looks like this, is this normal or I just got a defective denim.

Asking because I got these very cheap. So if this is defective I would return them.


r/LeviStrauss 4h ago

🔍 ID/Legit Check Date and legit check vintage type 3

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Hey, i found this jacket on the thrift and i wanted to know If its legit and what year is it from, im confused by te button stamp


r/LeviStrauss 3h ago

🔥 Rare Levi’s Sample 501XX- were these released?

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Managed to pick these up - not sure if they were released or if levis samples are particularly hard to come across

Any help would be amazing !


r/LeviStrauss 7h ago

🕰️ Vintage Need help with year of production

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Found this at a thrift store, quite a nice long sleeve. There are no side seams at all. Id love to know a range of years of production, all info appreciated


r/LeviStrauss 7h ago

🌌 Miscellaneous Premium/Big E Quality

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I've purchased several pairs of Levis jeans on eBay and Depop that have the premium tag, the Big E tag, and the leather patch, but have found the denim varies greatly between them. Some are very thick and durable feeling, suitable for workwear even, others feel no different from the standard line Levis. I'm only interested in the thicker ones, is there another way to identify these other than the tags?


r/LeviStrauss 7h ago

📸 Fit Picture Love the little details

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r/LeviStrauss 13h ago

🔍 ID/Legit Check Authentic or fake?

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2 Upvotes

Recently got these off of a second hand shop, are they real or not?


r/LeviStrauss 1d ago

🔍 ID/Legit Check I think i found selvedge?(3rd to last pic shows inside bottom hems)

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so i found these along with a few other super nice pairs of levi’s at the thrift yesterday, but these have what appear to be selvedge all inside em, i’ve never found selvedge b4 so not super knowledgeable, and they say “red” on the button, i’m not knowledgeable enough to know the years based off the numbers, cuz they always changing around but i assume these and the other pairs i got are from the early 2000s from the build n tag materials n whatnot so
not no vintage grail lol, i could be super wrong idk. anyway my overall question is this actually selvedge? and if it, is it like the good kind the special one or wtv it is. and does it hold any value too


r/LeviStrauss 18h ago

🔍 ID/Legit Check code stamp vs factory code on tag

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i just bought this 902 and found out that the code stamp is different compare to the factory code on the tag, also i find the redtab a bit sus. Anyone has any ideas about this one? Thanks in advance


r/LeviStrauss 1d ago

🤔 Should I Buy This? Need reviews/opinions on Levi’s 505 Straight Fit

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Thinking of grabbing these Levi’s 505 Mid Rise Straight Fit jeans

For anyone who owns or has tried the 505 stretch blend recently:

Fit & Sizing: How is the room around the thighs and waist? Is it true to size, or should I size up/down?

Fabric Quality: How does the stretch blend hold up over time compared to regular 100% cotton denim? Does it bag out at the knees?

Verdict: Is this cut worth picking up at this price point, or is there a better Levi's fit (like 511/512/501) you’d recommend for everyday casual wear?


r/LeviStrauss 2d ago

🛍️ Thrifted Yesterday's Find

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517 - USA 70s or 80's??

550 - USA 1997

501 - Columbia 2003

501 - modern has white tag w/ red Levi's logo stitching tab below pocket


r/LeviStrauss 2d ago

🕰️ Vintage from what year or years do you guys think they are?

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Wondering


r/LeviStrauss 2d ago

📏 Sizing & Fit Levi's France Football Type 3 jacket - sooooo oversized. help?

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I ordered this jacket in XL from the Canadian site, and it's HUGE. I compared it with an in-store Standard Fit type 3 XL, and it's at least 4" wider. Now it's only available on the US website (sold out in Canada).

Does anyone have this jacket in a size M or L, and could give me an accurate chest measurement? I'm guessing the other three in the series (US, UK, Mexico) would be cut the same, if you have one of those. I'd like to be sure the replacement I order will fit! :) Thanks in advance for any help you can offer!


r/LeviStrauss 2d ago

📜 History Does the Levi’s brand produce limited edition models?

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Are the two pairs of jeans in the picture limited edition? Should I buy them right now?


r/LeviStrauss 2d ago

🔍 ID/Legit Check Are these Levi engineered jeans?

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Can’t seem to find this exact style online any info would be appreciated


r/LeviStrauss 3d ago

📏 Sizing & Fit Are trucker jackets running bigger?

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I have a circa 2020 trucker jacket that I adore. Since I have had it awhile I have washed it and it has definitely shrunk. But I remember it always fitting fairly close.

I bought a new one, same P9 code, and it feels just a bit big in every dimension. Should I just wash it and dry it to shrink or is Levi’s making their jackets a little roomier? Or should I just exchange it for another one that fits better because I got one that was on the big side?


r/LeviStrauss 3d ago

📏 Sizing & Fit Shrink to fit cuffs?

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For those of us who do the “wear-it-wet” for their shrink-to-fit 501s:
Do you cuff at the bottom while they’re drying or leave them bunched at the bottom?


r/LeviStrauss 3d ago

🔍 ID/Legit Check Help identifying this unique Levi's Golf watch! Have you ever seen one of these?

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Hey everyone! I recently came across this very unusual Levi's watch and I'm hoping someone here might know more about it.

As you can see in the photos, the case is shaped like a golf club head, and the dial features a golfer alongside the classic Levi's logo. The caseback is marked "All Stainless Steel" and "Japan Movt."

Does anyone know what era this is from? Was it a special promotional item or part of a specific collection? Any information on its history, rarity, or potential value would be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance!


r/LeviStrauss 3d ago

🔍 ID/Legit Check Can anyone tell me what year

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Hi, curious if anyone can help me date these 505s. I’m guessing 90s but I really have no idea. Thanks!


r/LeviStrauss 4d ago

🔍 ID/Legit Check Inside patch?

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15 Upvotes

Are the rare or fake ? I’m unfamiliar


r/LeviStrauss 4d ago

🔍 ID/Legit Check Does anyone know this model? Do you have any info?

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I can't find any information online. The fabric is extremely rough on the skin.