Levi's 501XX c.1965 Dark Indigo Jeans, J Button Stamp, Hidden Rivets, Selvedge, No Repairs, Approx. W27
Levi's 501XX c.1965 Dark Indigo Jeans, J Button Stamp, Hidden Rivets, Selvedge, No Repairs, Approx. W27
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A Levi's 501XX attributed to around 1965, still in a deep, dark indigo with a crisp fade, hidden rivets, the J factory stamp and selvedge cuffs, with no repairs.
The Piece
Dark 501XX pairs from the 1960s are uncommon; most were worn and washed to pale blue long ago. A pair that keeps its saturated colour lets you see what the XX denim looked like close to new, and it gives the next owner the rare chance to build their own fade on an original.
This example is attributed to about 1965. It has concealed rivets on the back pockets, the J stamp behind the top button, a capital E red tab, yellow cotton stitching and selvedge with a red line at the cuffs. The inside view shows the pocket bags in good order. The paper patch is not present in our photographs, and the arcuate stitching on the back pockets has worn away, as often happens with the old cotton thread.
The fade is subtle and attractive: gentle whiskers at the hips, light wear on the back pockets and a little marking at one hem. There are no repairs.
Measures about a 27 inch waist with a 64.5 cm inseam, a small size that suits slimmer frames or collectors.
Details
- Designer: Levi Strauss & Co.
- Season: Attributed to c.1965
- Model / ref: 501XX, J button stamp, hidden rivets
- Material: Cotton selvedge denim
- Colour: Dark indigo
- Made in: USA
- Tagged size: No size label, approx. W27
- Measurements: Waist 68 cm (34 cm flat) · Hip 46.5 cm flat · Rise 27 cm · Inseam 64.5 cm
- Included: Jeans only
Condition
- Vintage in good condition with light wear and no repairs.
- Paper patch not present.
- Back pocket arcuate stitching worn away.
- A small mark and light wear at one hem.
- Gentle fading at the hips and back pockets.
Condition grade AB 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, inside out in cold water, and line dry to preserve the dark indigo.
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