1947 Levi’s // Top (similar) // Heels
When it comes to denim, I’ve worn it all.
I was drawn to these 1947 Levi’s 501s because well, the history. My purchase included a letter explaining the origin of this style. Here are the goods:
- 12oz Cone Mills Red Selvedge Denim
- Two back pockets with concealed rivets
- Big “E” single-sided Red Tab
- “Two Horse” leather patch
- Twin needle Arcuate
- Watch pocket rivets returned after WWII
What makes these jeans so significant to history is they were considered a “dawn of the new era.” After WWII, jeans became an everyday staple, and NOT just for those who worked in the trades. The result was a slimmer silhouette and the removal of extra details like cinch and suspender buttons.
And voila, you have the 1947 Levi’s 501s. Mine are men’s, size 29.
You can break these babies in a few ways.
One way is just to wear the heck out of them. Another is to wear them in the bathtub – a trick I’ve done before for other jeans! (They shrink to the perfect snug fit.) You can also wash them, which I did here. (They’ll shrink two sizes.)
I love experimenting with different denim styles and Men’s denim will definitely be a category I continue to dip my toe into in the future.
What are your favorite denim styles? Have you tried Men’s jeans?