What does Levis 501xx mean?

What does Levis 501xx mean?

The XX jean was the name of Levi’s 501 jeans before they were called 501. The name XX was derived from a notation used in price lists to mean “extra, extra strong,” and reflects the status of jeans as working wear. Levi’s XX jeans originally had only one back pocket, with a second back pocket added in 1901.

When were Levis 501xx made?

1991-2002/
i.e. “501xx” on the Two Horse brand patch? If they do they are produced between 1991-2002/3 and is thus part of the last 501 model produced in USA. From 1991 to 2002, Levi’s started producing a new 501 with care symbols and written instructions.

How do I know my vintage size Levis?

Vintage Levi’s runs much smaller than modern denim. Expect to size up 2-4 sizes when shopping vintage. Always asked for the measured waist size (as opposed to marked size) when you shop online. For reference, I’m a modern 26 and buy vintage 28 – 30.

Which Levi jeans are worth money?

Rare denim jeans from the Fifties are selling for up to $8,000 on eBay. Another pair of 1947 Levi’s 501 jeans are listed at $5,750, and one stained pair of ‘rare vintage Levi’s’ are also listed for $899.

What old Levis are worth money?

Denim jeans or jackets manufactured before 1980, especially Levi’s 501s, are a hot ticket for collectors, and one pair of 1950 Anniversary Levi Jeans is currently listed on eBay for $8,000.

Are old Levi’s worth anything?

Customers can expect to receive between $15 and $35 for their used denim. Even if your denim is too worn to be resold, Levi’s will still buy it for $5.

What do the Levi’s style numbers mean?

For men, each number in the Levi’s collection signifies the overall sit, including the rise of the waist, the cut of the leg opening, and the fit of the seat. For women, each style number indicates the fit through the waist, hips and thighs, with many leg shapes and cuts to choose from.

What is the difference between a Levi’s 501 and a 501xx?

It depends on you talk to, really. Collectors refer to 501XX Levi’s as pre’ 67 501s with hidden rivets, before the transition to plain 501 models (the transition models) starting from about 1967 without hidden rivets and with the XXX designation dropped. 501XX, of course, also refer to vintage repros of the pre-67 models.

Where is the 501 on a 1966 Levi’s 501?

LVC reproduction of the original Levi’s 1966 501 model; notice the small “50 1 xx” above the 501 in the bottom-left corner. Image via Lurve the Thing

When did Levi’s 501xx jeans come out?

This pair of Levi’s 501XX jeans from 1937 has an all-over worn-out look with a lot of different blue shades. Levi’s Jeans from this period shows beautiful and more heavy fades than others because of the fact that these jeans were worn on the than popular Cowboy ranch life. This jeans is repaired many times with patches, and other colour thread.

What is the difference between a 1991 and 1991 Levi’s 501?

If so, your 501’s are either produced between 1986-1991 or 1991-1993 (transitional phase). The oldest of the two models had a small spacing between the 501 and the XX which was written in a small font too. On the 1991 model, the 501xx is written in one continuous spelling with XX in a bigger, bold font.