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150 YEARS OF LEVI'S 501

ABOUT

Humble beginnings can only ever lead to great success. The GOAT status of Levi’s 501 is a testament to that, stamped and sealed by everyone from presidents, builders, and biker gangs to beatniks, popstars, and supermodels.

To celebrate this, Levi’s Vintage Clothing has decided to release a special Japan edition of its most popular 501 iterations, dating all the way back to its inception back in 1873.

WHAT ARE THE ORIGINAL FEATURES THE 501 CAME WITH?

Button fly, back patch, rivets, cinch; first offered in duck and denim.

WHO WORE THE 501S?

Although they were originally considered workwear pants, over the decades, the 501s ended up being worn by:

Beat PoetsTeen rebelsPresidentsPunk bands like The RamonesRock n’ Roll musiciansHollywood icons like Marlon Brando and Marilyn MonroeHip-hop artists like Run DMC

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