LEVIS VINTAGE CLOTHING 1954 501 JEANS RIGID

Product Description

The Levi's® Vintage Clothing 1954 501® Jean was originally released as the "501® Z, & represents Levi's® expansion into new territory. In the mid-1950's, Levi's® started selling its trademark 501® Jeans on the East Coast. Up to this point, Western states had been the primary sales region since the jeans first came about in 1873, & there the garment had grown a loyal following. East Coasters, however, were largely unfamiliar with this button fly work pant. To make it more approachable for new wearers, Levi’s® introduced a new version. They took the original 501® Shrink-to-Fit Jean, replaced the classic button fly with a zipper, & named it the 501® Z." It retained all the other details loved by longtime wearers: the famed fit, rivets, & tough-but-flexible denim. Retailers began providing customers with both options, the 501® Jean & its zippered brother, the 501® Z. Today we have recreated the latter, to help tell our story of the 501® & its evolution through the decades. This jean is made with selvedge denim from Cone Mills of North Carolina'a Levi's® brand partner for over 100 years.100% Cotton 12 oz. Cone Mills Red Selvedge Denim (14 oz. after wash) Zipper instead of button fly Two large back pockets with concealed rivets" Two Horse" leather patch.