Levi's Vintage Clothing 66501 Jeans, 1966 Reproduction, Aoyama Store Opening Edition of 100, W32
Levi's Vintage Clothing 66501 Jeans, 1966 Reproduction, Aoyama Store Opening Edition of 100, W32
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A pair of Levi's Vintage Clothing 66501 jeans, a 1966 reproduction made for the opening of the Aoyama store in an edition of 100, size W32.
The Piece
Levi Strauss & Co. was founded in San Francisco in 1853, and in 1873 patented the riveted work trouser with the tailor Jacob Davis.
Levi's Vintage Clothing reissues the company's past models, and this is the 66501 after the 1966 pattern with Big E tabs and red selvedge. It was made for the opening of the Aoyama store in Tokyo in an edition of 100 pairs, size W32, and the labels read lot 66501 and Made in Japan.
The finish is faded and patched, with sewn repair patches, holes and open worn areas on the legs and seat, as shown in the photographs. The previous owner finds no marked wear and lists no accessories. Nine photographs cover the front, back, seat, hems, labels and details.
Details
- Maker: Levi's Vintage Clothing
- Model: 66501, 1966 reproduction, Big E, red selvedge
- Material: Cotton 100 per cent, indigo denim, as printed on the label
- Measurements: Size W32; waist 78 cm (30.7 in); thigh 29 cm (11.4 in); hem 20 cm (7.9 in); rise 36 cm (14.2 in); inseam 80 cm (31.5 in)
- Colour: Faded indigo with patched and distressed areas, as shown
- Origin: Made in Japan, as printed on the label
- Fastening: Button fly
- Included: Jeans only
Condition
- Grade AB in Japan: good, with no marked wear beyond the faded, patched finish shown.
- Sewn patches, holes and worn areas are visible in the photographs.
- No box or accessories are included.
Condition grade AB (light signs of use) on the Japanese scale; see Japanese condition ranks, explained.
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Labels, patches, buttons, rivets, stitching and cut are examined together and documented in Japan before dispatch. Every piece carries the Japonista authenticity guarantee. Keep it dry and out of direct sun, hang it on a broad hanger or fold it flat, avoid washing it, and leave any repair to a specialist in vintage denim.
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