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Saturday, 27 October 2012

Levis 501 Jeans for Men

Buy Levi's Men's 501 Jean

You're read Levi's take on why you should have the Levi's Men's 501 Jean in your closet on their website. Read on for a woman's take on why every man should have a pair of Levi's Men's 501 Jean Original Style in his closet. Get this legendary jean and impress your lady. If you were looking to buy your favorite pair of jeans, gentlemen, here it is.

Levi's Men's 501 Jean – What the company catalogues won't tell you

Ask any woman and she will tell you how she'd love to focus her attention on a cute guy's personality rather than think about his weird choice of denims. Varying jean styles often make a style statement and lead the person noticing you to make assumptions about your personality. For example, long ruffled hair and skinny jeans will probably make someone to assume that you are into rock music while boot cut jeans may lead someone to assume that you are into fashion that's outdated. With the original styled Levi's Men's 501 Jean, there are simply no assumptions. The 501 is a clear winner when it comes to buying jeans that men can wear literally to any occasion, date or event without being stereotyped.
The 501 is also a men's jean that has no bling. If you see this as a disadvantage, think again. We are bored of bling jeans from the 90s.

Jean styles like skinny, boot cut, slim and straight have come and gone over the years. However the fit and style of the Levi's 501 men's jean has never gone out of vogue. The 501's have been around for years and they continue to be a best seller jean, worldwide. Ask any women, and she will tell you that no other style beats the bold, clean and crisp fashion statement that the original styled Levi's Jean makes.
The best part about having a Levi's Men's 501 Jean in your closet is that you can virtually wear it anywhere you want. The 501 will look great under a shirt and jacket combination and also with a plain t-shirt or a shirt.

Levi's 501 Jean features

Although by now you know the real-world reasons why every man should have a Levi's 501 jean in his wardrobe, it's always great to know what Levi's have to say. Here's a quick overview of the details that Levi's thinks you should know before you buy a pair the 501 jean.

The 501's are made from 100% cotton
You can give the 501's repeated washing to give them a faded look or keep them crisp looking jeans by washing less often
The 501 jean from Levi's has their patented 'original fit' and will sit just below your waist
The 501's have a button fly and a classic five pocket styling
The 501's will shrink to fit

Levi's Men's 501 Original Fit Jean

Levi's Men's 505 Straight Fit Jean

Levi's Men's 550 Relaxed Fit Jean

Levi's Men's 514 Slim Straight Leg Jean

Levi's Men's 511 Skinny Jean

Levi's Men's 527 Low Rise Boot Cut Jean

Levi's Men's 560 Comfort Fit Jean

Wednesday, 30 May 2012

Levi's Basic Fit Guide

501 - 'Origanal' Straight Fit, Loose - Best For People who, for whatever reason cannot fit into anything slimmer. These are as baggy as you ever want to go

514 - "Slim Straight" 511 with more room - Best For Weight lifters and those with bigger legs. These are slim in their own right, and adequately 'skinny' for those with skinny legs, these will be as baggy as 501a

511 - "Skinny" - relatively skinny jean - Best For Guys with relatively slim legs that do not 'sausage' (bulge) out when wearing these. Some say these have a wider seat than 514s when stretched, but that is hard to prove.

510 - "Super Skinny" - truly Skinny - Best for truly skinny people. Like, rail thin people. If these fit you like above, then go for them. Can look really good or really bad

Levi’s 501 (Original Jean)
Sometimes jokingly called the “Obama Jean” nowadays, 501s are the very classic Levi’s jean offering that has been around for virtually forever. 501s are as baggy as a fashionable person would ever want to go — they are relatively loose and relaxed and perfect for a look trying to exploit that, but really often too loose for most guys otherwise. Unless you have huge legs or are trying to pull off something retro (or just have no other choice), 501s are probably not an ideal choice.
Levi’s 514 (Slim Straight Jean)
These are pretty much the perfect balance between straight and skinny — 514s are neither skinny nor baggy straight, making them a “slim straight” that works fairly well for most people, particularly those with bigger thighs (i.e. weightlifters). 514s don’t work very well for those with super thin legs (they just manage to look baggy), but for those with muscle tone, 514s are a godsend.
Levi’s 511 (Skinny Jean)
The canonical “skinny jean”, though admittedly they are really only skinny in name. 511s differ from 514s in that they have a more drastic taper and try to achieve a more skin-tight look without trying to be too skin tight, making them a good choice for most guys with relatively thin legs. You can find a ton of variations on 511s, from ones with wild colors (like hot purple) to material additions (like spandex to make the jean material less constricting). These allegedly have a wider seat than the 514s (which is really not something I’ve personally seen), so be wary.
Levi’s 510 (Super Skinny Jean)
510s are the honest-to-god Levi’s skinny jean. These can look amazing on guys with very thin legs, or very horrible on guys with anything but slim legs — if you don’t know if you could wear these, chances are you shouldn’t wear them. 510s are skinny to the point where they look ridiculous unless you are skinny all throughout to the point of looking emaciated, so be careful — these are wonderful jeans only in the right hands.

Some General Tips

If you live in the United States, Levi’s can be purchased at a huge number of department stores. However, I personally feel one of the best options is the Amazon.com Levi store, which sells virtually all types of Levi’s for around $30/pair, which is an incredible steal.
Consequently, if you live in Europe or outside of the US, Levi’s will be much, much more expensive, and you may find a better brand. Be wary — this guide is really meant for American users, as Levi’s business model intentionally cuts the price of the jeans stateside.
As with virtually every other jean brand, waist size is directly correlated with the bagginess (or slimness) in the legs. Thus, focus on determining your waist size, and then experiment with the different styles listed above. You can have drastically different leg sizes and fits with a size 32 waist — some people can wear 510s with a size 32 waist, others have to go up to 514s, and so on.
In the slimmer cuts (particularly 510s and 511s), the waist can and likely will stretch ever so slightly, as will other parts of the jean if they are really tight. This is not to imply you want to buy jeans you have to use a shoehorn to get into, but in some cases small amounts of tightness in the waist fix themselves after a little bit of wear. The same rule applies to the thighs.
Darker wash Levi’s — particularly the raws (obviously) and the “rigid” brands — do develop fairly nice stacks, whiskering, and general signs of individual wear. Obviously, the “rigid” Levi’s are not going to develop effects as nice as raws, but it’s a great alternative.
No matter what people on other fashion websites/forums may say, there is no inherent status involved with waist size or the style of jeans you wear, pending they fit well. You don’t get fashion benefits for wearing 510s or anything like that.

Friday, 27 January 2012

How to identified Levi's 501 Original

Steps to identified Levi's 501 Original

Step 1

Check the buttons. Levi's manufactured in the mid-1970s and prior will have a single digit stamped onto them. Newer versions (as well as fake ones) have three digits stamped on the buttons. The most popular numbers on vintage versions are 2, 5, 6 and the letter W. New Levi's have "501" or "555" stamped on them.

Step 2
Look at the rivets. Older styles from the mid-1960s to the 1980s feature flat silver rivets with L.S.&CO-S.F. indented on them. Newer styles feature aluminum or copper rivets with circular patterns and L.S.&CO-S.F. indented on them. The circular patterns on the rivets are a sure sign that the Levi's are relatively new.

Step 3
The vintage Levi's red tab.
Check the red tab. This is a small red fabric tag that has "Levi's" written in white in all caps. Prior to 1971 the "e" in Levi's was capitalized and referred to as the "big E." After 1971, the "e" was written in lower case while the other letters were left capitalized.

Step 4
Read the care tags. They first appeared on Levi's in the 1970s. The tags from 1970 to 1985 were plain white with dark blue writing and contained an instruction that read "Shrinks about 10%." Newer jeans (after 1985) have care tags that are white with red writing and the Levi's logo placed prominently at the top. The older versions do not have a Levi's logo on the care tags.

Step 5
Inspect the inseam and back pockets. The style of inseam on almost all Levi's before the mid-1980s featured a single felled inseam, which is a single stitch running down the inner thigh. The back pockets on vintage Levi's have a very pronounced arcuate design. An arcuate is denoted by two wide arcs joined together in the middle, similar to the top part of a traditional heart shape. On newer Levi's the arcs are much more shallow.

Step 6
Check for bar tacks at the corners of the pockets. Bar tacks are a method of sewing that involves using extra thread to reinforce a thicker fabric such as denim. Levi's that contain bar tacks on the corner pockets are at least 20 years old and may be even older.

Model Levis 501XX Rigid

Model Levis 501XX Rigid
Product Highlights:
# Quintessentia l Anti-Fit
# Button Fly
# Original Fit
# Sits at Waist
# Classic Seat and Thigh
# Straight Leg
# 17 1/4" Leg Opening
# 100% cotton, 12.5oz
# Levi's reg; Red Tab™ Jeans by Levi Strauss & Co.

HOW TO BUY SHRINK TO FIT RIGID JEANS
If your Waist     is: 27" to 36" then add    1"
If your Waist      is 38"   to 46" then add    2"
If your Length   is 26" to 34" then add      3"
If your Length    is 36" and Up   then add   4"
(just a guide - ask seller for more info)

How to Find the Right Size for 501 Levi's Jeans

Most people are used to buying their jeans in a specific size and length such as "8 petite" or "Men's Large". These are not like that - you need to have your actual waist and inseam measurements in inches to know which size to select.

Since 501® Button-Flys are "shrink-to-fit" they need to be purchased at a larger size than actual inches for the waist and inseam. They will shrink approximately 10%, but instead of having to pull out a calculator and figure it out there is a post on the Fashion .

Applicable to Jeans made with Unwashed Unfinished Denim. The Shrinkage Rate might vary slightly between garments, especially with Vintage and Vintage Reproduction garments. Any alterations (including leg lenght alterations) are not recommended Until Shrinkage Is Complete.
(just a guide - ask the seller for more info)

Levi's 501 SHRINK-To-FIT Jeans Shrinkage Guide
IF YOUR WAIST IS	INCREASE SIZE BY
27" (Inches) - 36" (Inches)	1" (Inch)
38" - 48	2"
50" and UP	3"
IF YOUR INSEAM IS:	INCREASE SIZE BY:
27" (Inches) - 34" (Inches)	3" (Inches)
36" and UP	4"
Levi's Vintage Collection Deadstock Jeans Shrinkage Guide
IF YOUR WAIST IS:	INCREASE SIZE BY:
27" (Inches) - 36" (Inches)	2" (Inches)
38" - 48"	3"
IF YOUR INSEAM IS:	INCREASE SIZE BY:
27" (Inches) - 34" (Inches)	3" (Inches)
36" and UP	4"

Original Levi's 501

WHY YOU MUST BUY ORIGINAL LEVI'S 501?

Globally, Levi's jeans is the most copied jeans in the world. It is perceived to have high quality jeans, the material is very good. It also has higher resale value. It is a commodity. Even after wearing for long, if you want to sell it, you can sell at higher price than when you bought it. The longer you hold the jeans, the higher the price, because its considered vintage.

And why imported jeans? They have high quality control. you can see in them (the european), they are the kind of person who is so fussy, looking into much unnecessary detail and decoration. They pay much attention to details. When compared to the Asian, they are different in the mentality.That's why imitation comes from another countries which didn't pay much attention to details, and that's why the price is cheap and the material is not valuable and has no resale value.

You must learn how to appreciate the authentic Levi's 501 jeans.