Oh, my. The very first part-time job I had was in 1969 selling men's clothing, at a local store, for 85¢/hr. Yes, you read that correctly! Back then, Levi's clothing was a "Fair-traded item," which meant that if Levi's caught you selling for less, you lost the line. The jacket sold for the same price as the unwashed straight-leg jeans: $5.50. We sold then all day long, as did The Workingman's Store across the street. Ah, only in America! Great video.
@@stuffandthingsyoutube Bradley, that's intriguing, especially when straight inflation accounts for only half the current retail price. That curiosity obtains in almost all fields. But here's something that speaks volumes. Using your inflation multiplier, my 85¢/hr wage works out to $7.26, dead-nuts on the federal minimum wage. Here's the kicker: when I was making 85¢/hr, the federal minimum wage was $1.25. The loophole in 1969 was that a small employer could pay an unemancipated minor whatever they chose to.
Always appreciate the extra work that goes into the TS series, really enjoyed that! I feel like I get a lot out of these men's classic style history lessons. You're educating those of us who have no style really and for that, I thank you.
Best thing we used to do is get an artist to airbrush a NY style graffiti piece (if that was your thing) or your favorite bands album cover on the back ,cut the sleeves and that was a huge 80’s-early 90’s trend…I had quite a few😅
I really enjoy these timeless style videos (you still have me looking for a used Perfecto)... I have two of these jackets in black but turned them into battle jackets for metal shows. Durable enough that they'll hold up to a lot of abuse, easy enough to hand sew patches on. Still need another just to keep plain and wear as intended.
I don't want comments was just looking through utube but I believe I have this jacket size small vintage premium line type 3. Granted I found it on sale with irregular tags I found why it was irregular because of one stain in the arm cup but hey it was on sale and they mistook it for a regular premium but it wasn't a regular it was a vintage even have the vintage tags good find😅 I bought a black on too though that just a regular premium. I cleaned up the jacket stain was very minimal no one would even notice it, I also cleaned the irregular tag.
I just bought the regular non premium version from Levi’s for $50 on sale when it’s normally $90. I heard it’s not as fitted as the premium version. Your thoughts?
Hahahahaha Great seeing Diamond appear in a video again. And the recognition from earlier relationships that the male is free to choose his own clothing within a set of female set parameters.
@@stuffandthingsyoutube is there a second color that you would choose other than black I do like the black one, but I want to buy two jackets so what’s your second recommendation?
I bought the normal dark indigo one. I saw a stonewash of these premuim one on sale with another conan stonewash. How would you compare the conan and the premium and which would you choose?
At the moment, it seems like the Premium version is the only one offered in the classic cut and standard colors. Typically, the Premium line has better fabric and stitching and a leather patch.
I still have one, i wear a zipper hoodie under it during the cooler winter months, during the 80's it's all i wore in the winter all through high school. paper routes etc....when one gets to the point that it's falling apart i cut off the sleeves and start adding patches. I have one that i've had since 1984 and it looks like it's been on tour with the misfits, i get so many compliments on it, people want to know where is bought it...i just laugh...and i have never ever heard it called a trucker jacket, i just call it a "jean jacket'.
@@stuffandthingsyoutube yep, we would do well as neighbors! Nice to meet a great guy. Sorry you are 3000 miles away. Diamond and you are welcome to Norfolk, Virginia for the next year if you like the beach! Might be in Tennessee in June next year! Pending on leg.
Looking like you should have been in The Outsiders. Bradley got a blade on him? They’ll fight fair so long as he don’t pull no blade 😂 I’ve had a jean jacket most of my life but was never as cool as in the mid 80’s with the entire back panel covered with your favorite band 🤘🏻
Oh, my. The very first part-time job I had was in 1969 selling men's clothing, at a local store, for 85¢/hr. Yes, you read that correctly! Back then, Levi's clothing was a "Fair-traded item," which meant that if Levi's caught you selling for less, you lost the line. The jacket sold for the same price as the unwashed straight-leg jeans: $5.50. We sold then all day long, as did The Workingman's Store across the street. Ah, only in America! Great video.
$5.50. About 47 bucks with inflation. They're a hundred now!
@@stuffandthingsyoutube Bradley, that's intriguing, especially when straight inflation accounts for only half the current retail price. That curiosity obtains in almost all fields. But here's something that speaks volumes. Using your inflation multiplier, my 85¢/hr wage works out to $7.26, dead-nuts on the federal minimum wage. Here's the kicker: when I was making 85¢/hr, the federal minimum wage was $1.25. The loophole in 1969 was that a small employer could pay an unemancipated minor whatever they chose to.
Always appreciate the extra work that goes into the TS series, really enjoyed that! I feel like I get a lot out of these men's classic style history lessons. You're educating those of us who have no style really and for that, I thank you.
Glad you enjoy it!
I wear my denim jacket over my denim vest with my denim jeans. Now I just need a denim tie.
What about a denim shirt?
Height is truly an asset . You look awesome in that jacket.
Why, thank you!
whoooo hooo!!!! luv U. Even though the style is timeless, I´d rather have the vid out earlier rather than later :) Thank youuuu
Better late than never!
Excellent video! Sadly, this does not get the views that it deserve. More people need to know about levi truckers!!
Thank you very much!
Very nice Video. Got one Yesterday !! I carry a cult feeling for this trucker jacket. :D
Nice!!
Best thing we used to do is get an artist to airbrush a NY style graffiti piece (if that was your thing) or your favorite bands album cover on the back ,cut the sleeves and that was a huge 80’s-early 90’s trend…I had quite a few😅
Classic!
Am I the only one who calls them “denim jackets” rather than “jean jacket”? Great video by the way! Always love the intros.
Thanks for watching! It was always "jean jacket" when I was a kid. Maybe it's regional?
Good video. Liked the Dragon Ball nod!
Tiny Goku is the best.
I really enjoy these timeless style videos (you still have me looking for a used Perfecto)... I have two of these jackets in black but turned them into battle jackets for metal shows. Durable enough that they'll hold up to a lot of abuse, easy enough to hand sew patches on. Still need another just to keep plain and wear as intended.
You'll find one! I had an alert on eBay for a few months before I found the size, condition, and price I wanted.
Classic. Timeless. Double denim. With creative "historical costumer" vibes!
I'm always pleased to know that the female viewer is watching! ;-)
I always had a Jean jacket since my first very light colored Levi’s jacket in elementary school in the 1980s
I don't want comments was just looking through utube but I believe I have this jacket size small vintage premium line type 3. Granted I found it on sale with irregular tags I found why it was irregular because of one stain in the arm cup but hey it was on sale and they mistook it for a regular premium but it wasn't a regular it was a vintage even have the vintage tags good find😅 I bought a black on too though that just a regular premium. I cleaned up the jacket stain was very minimal no one would even notice it, I also cleaned the irregular tag.
I saw bravestar jeans factory seconds for like 50-60
I just bought the regular non premium version from Levi’s for $50 on sale when it’s normally $90. I heard it’s not as fitted as the premium version. Your thoughts?
Ive got the Wrangler version of this iconic denim jacket. Its pretty much the same only made by Wrangler.
Haven't bought Levi's in 30 years after I heard they donate to anti gun organizations.
I love the wrangler ones, they fit better imo.
Hahahahaha Great seeing Diamond appear in a video again. And the recognition from earlier relationships that the male is free to choose his own clothing within a set of female set parameters.
Haha! She actually never gives me any problem about what I wear. Just a little comedic license.
Personally I prefer the Sherpa version because I wear these in winter mainly. But the classic version is more timeless and a bit less rednecky.
Diamond is a lucky lady! And a good sport! 😂😂
She's a very good sport!
if I were going to buy two of these jackets what two colors would you choose
Probably the color I already have and black.
@@stuffandthingsyoutube is there a second color that you would choose other than black I do like the black one, but I want to buy two jackets so what’s your second recommendation?
I bought the normal dark indigo one. I saw a stonewash of these premuim one on sale with another conan stonewash. How would you compare the conan and the premium and which would you choose?
In the wash I got, the premium is a little softer with a bit of stretch. Also has better stitching and a leather patch.
You have the stance and the look of a clothing model. You could be right out of the catalog
Great video, as always! Curious how the “Levi’s Premium” version differs from the standard?
At the moment, it seems like the Premium version is the only one offered in the classic cut and standard colors. Typically, the Premium line has better fabric and stitching and a leather patch.
Imagine the freedom to wear whatever you want to wear. 😎.
Pls is that a cowboy boot you putting on? And what fit is the trousers? Really mad outfit🔥
Cheers! Those are Chisos No. 1 cowboy boots in brown, and Levi's Premium 501 jeans.
What size are you wearing
Medium 👍
I still have one, i wear a zipper hoodie under it during the cooler winter months, during the 80's it's all i wore in the winter all through high school. paper routes etc....when one gets to the point that it's falling apart i cut off the sleeves and start adding patches. I have one that i've had since 1984 and it looks like it's been on tour with the misfits, i get so many compliments on it, people want to know where is bought it...i just laugh...and i have never ever heard it called a trucker jacket, i just call it a "jean jacket'.
In the 70's the Type III jackets didn't have the "hand pockets" and they were shorter, more like a Jacket should be.
I don't remember buying tickets to the gun show 🤣🤣🤣
Haha. I should have oiled them up first. ;-)
Oh sorry I meant Robert Mitchum 😆
The one you're wearing, is that vintage fit or no?
It's the "premium" version. I think it's a bit slimmer than the original.
I thought you looked fine with just the Jean shirt! Own a Chinese knock off myself😊
Haha! It was a little uncomfortable tucked in. ;-)
@@stuffandthingsyoutube yep, we would do well as neighbors! Nice to meet a great guy. Sorry you are 3000 miles away. Diamond and you are welcome to Norfolk, Virginia for the next year if you like the beach! Might be in Tennessee in June next year! Pending on leg.
How tall are you?
6'2" or about 188 cm.
Looking like you should have been in The Outsiders. Bradley got a blade on him? They’ll fight fair so long as he don’t pull no blade 😂 I’ve had a jean jacket most of my life but was never as cool as in the mid 80’s with the entire back panel covered with your favorite band 🤘🏻
Haha. I usually do have a blade, but nothing I'd want to knife fight with. ;-)
Jean jacket and a Navy p coat equals four season coverage.
Very true!
I think I still have mine from 1976.
Nice!
Diamond is definitely wife material 😂❤
Nice jacket. But never EVER wear triple denim.