Levi's 501 66 Early 1970s, Button 6, Parallel Stitch, Care Label, Repaired Indigo, Approx. W30
Levi's 501 66 Early 1970s, Button 6, Parallel Stitch, Care Label, Repaired Indigo, Approx. W30
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A 1970s Levi's 501 of the 66-early type, with a 6-stamped top button and its original care and lot labels still sewn inside, worn and repaired into a strongly faded, high-contrast pair.
The Piece
Japanese collectors use the term 66 for the 501s of the early to mid-1970s, after the date printed on their flasher; the early versions kept narrow-loom selvedge and the old fading character of the Big E years. They are the most accessible way into vintage selvedge Levi's, and well-faded pairs have a strong following.
This one has a 6-stamped top button, the small-e red tab, stitched back-pocket arcuates and both the care label, reading Hot wash and Color will bleed, and the lot label printed 501 inside the waistband.
It has been worn hard. There are repairs at the rise and both knees, the pocket bags are torn, a back pocket is torn and the hem stitching has come apart in places. The fade, by contrast, is vivid: pale thighs, bright whiskers and a darker lower leg.
It measures about W30 with a 75 cm inseam.
Details
- Designer: Levi Strauss & Co.
- Season: Early to mid-1970s, 66 early
- Model / ref: 501, small-e tab, button 6
- Material: Cotton selvedge denim
- Colour: Indigo, worn to a natural fade
- Made in: USA
- Tagged size: No size label, approx. W30
- Measurements: Waist 76 cm (38 cm flat) · Hip 104 cm (52 cm flat) · Rise 35 cm · Inseam 75 cm
- Included: Jeans with original care and lot labels
Condition
- Vintage with heavy wear and repairs, priced accordingly.
- Repairs at the rise and both knees.
- Torn pocket bags and a torn back pocket.
- Hem stitching broken in places.
- General fading and soiling consistent with age.
Condition grade C on the Japanese scale; see Japanese condition ranks, explained.
Authenticity & Care
The labels, materials, stitching, hardware and construction are examined together and documented in Japan before dispatch; anything that cannot be confirmed is stated plainly in the description. Every piece carries the Japonista authenticity guarantee. Wash rarely, by hand in cold water, and hang to dry; vintage denim and old repairs reward gentle handling.
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Every figure above is taken by hand with the pair laid flat, in centimetres. Measure jeans or trousers that already fit you the same way and allow a centimetre or two of margin, the quiet safeguard on a final sale. Our jeans and trousers size guide reads waist and inseam in inches and centimetres, and for anything it leaves open the curator team replies within one Tokyo business day.
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