Very interesting and informative. Not to be cynical, but I hope the lady who found the first pair of jeans didn't just "donate" them to Levis, but was paid well. They are worth thousands of dollars. No offense, but Levis is a corporation - not a charity.
I just got a pair delivered I purchased on Amazon. The button popped off before I even put them on.They must use some weak horses for testing these days.
I remember the days when a pair of Levis jeans could literally stand up on their own, they were that stiff and of such good quality, when new they would actually rub the skin on the back of your legs just behind the knee until broken in, we used to dread washing them because you used have to go through it all again until they softened up...... now they are triple the price and as many times thinner...their denim jackets used to be the same, the collar would scuff your neck and you would get sore skin on the inside of your elbow joints.....those were the days...... what happened Levis your stuff is now junk...... older really is better with a lot of things..
Dear Levi Strauss, This was an informative and interesting video. However, since the company has been shipped overseas, the quality of your denim is very much a disappointment. Sincerely, A once Levi Strauss fan
I love Levi’s 🥰since when I was 14years old,I started wearing Levi’s 501..At this time my nephews wore my jeans..Until now I’m using Levi’s the age of 41 yrs old..Love u Levi’s 🙏❤️
I remember when Levi's were guaranteed forever.. if something ever went wrong with them just take them back for a new pair and no questions asked.. just like Craftsman tools
I barely get one year out of a pair of Levi's 501 and that one guy pulled a car with a pair that was 9 years old. Just goes to show how quality has dropped over the years.
I have been getting a lot more than a year out of mine for sure. For normal daily use you should get much more than a year. Makes me wonder if the washing machine you use or the detergent or even the water temp you use has something to do with it.
Its amazing how almost 100 year old jeans are just as in style today as they ever have been! Just goes to show you that true genuine platina can’t be imitated.
Ive been wearing 501s since 84 . The last couple of pairs of 501s had to go back to the store owing to quality issues. One pair got holes after 4 - 5 weeks wear. I just bought old 505s ebay and they are great and fit me better than 501s.
I’m no hipster, but god I love wearing vintage. I need to get my hands on a pair with the suspender buttons! Only pair of Levi Jeans I own are from the 50’s which were seemingly altered at the time to be more of a slim fit. I love seeing the history of these famous fashion companies.
I would also love a pair of vintage jeans, but I seem to tear mine apart quite fast... Levis heritage line of clothing is a awesome alternativ to get that vintage model of jeans but hell! Those are expensive for something that is just a look-a-like.
I'm wondering if that lady who found the first pair of jeans in the mine ever went back to see if that bundle of jeans were still there? I still have my Levi trucker jacket that I wore when I was 5 yrs old so that bad boy is over 44 yrs old today. I also have my dad's corduroy trucker jacket I want to say from the late 50's early 60's.
Its funny... I am an descendant of Levi Strauss and have lived in San Francisco for almost 25 years and have never even seen the museum. I tried reaching a historian when researching my ancestry and didnt get very far. I may have nothing to do with the company but it is a history i am proud of. Interesting history at the very least. :)
I prefer the 501 cut they introduced in the mid 1980s when they were producing the commercials like the launderette scene and the bath scene etc...then the cut changed in the 1990s ..I had to start shopping for used 501s in Camden London
This video is really cool. I think it would be awesome if Levi's would reproduce the original vintage Jean's with the suspender buttons. I'd buy a pair!
Now, Levis 501 Jeans also have another use for me. When I was in my 20's and in the best shape of my life I wore a 34Wx34L Levis 501 Jeans. I lift weights, I ride my bike, I diet down, take supplements, and so on and so forth! If I can still get into a 34x34 then I am doing good! If not then I have work to do!
Back in the day we bought 501s shrink to fit. When new they were huge... 4 inches bigger waist and same for the length. How is this going to work???. Wash them, yep they shrunk. Squeezed as much water as we could , let them dry outside for awhile then put them on damp and spent a very uncomfortable day walking around in them till they dried. I gotta say ... They fit great!!! Never washed them again, just aggressively whipped them down with a soapy rag wet them and put them on again. They fit like they were custom made for us. Perfect. Can’t find them like that anymore.
I loved Levi's when I was in High School back in the 70's but over time they have changed . The jeans don't last like they use too. The last ones I bought ripped on the corners of the back pockets in a short period of time and it was several jeans so I changed to another jean that last.
The kids today...would wear any pair of those shown. Whether they fit or not. Lol. My generation was from the early 80's. A pair of 1982 Levi's 501's straight leg, dark denim...were the most beautiful thing I had ever worn. I was 15. I still think...that is the most beautiful blue jeans... Levi's ever made.
Appx. 5 months ago, I was cleaning-out my garage and I found some Levi's I had purchased (and worn) in the late 80s/early 90s. Admittedly, the waistline was a tad snug; and I had to repair/reinforce the hole for the closure button. They are rather faded, and a bit tattered at the knees (esp. the right)... I bought them brand new, "shrink-to-fit". . THE VIDEO: Thanks for the history. I found it quite interesting.
I love Levi's so much! In a world where quality seems to be diminishing in other products it's nice to see that Levi's stay consistent. These videos are great.
A quality American made product that has withstood the test of time, once they have been worn and washed they get comfortable. Copies are sold overseas but there is nothing like the genuine article.🇺🇸✌️
Too bad the current 501 don’t measure up They made the skinny jeans and the quality and fit are all different You used to be able to buy a 32x32 and they would fit perfect Not any more and they have the nerve to call them original 501
Levi’s quality has gone downhill severely since they went from workwear to casual wear back in the 70’s .. Get a pair of Wranglers ; heavier denim at half the cost !. Levi’s ; the one and only original all American Jean that aren’t made in America .. Sorry Levi’s ..
I miss the Levi’s I used to buy at jcpenny around 1999-2005 one of my favorites was silver tab and yes I still own them but out of ware. Now I’m spending around $100 for crap, that doesn’t last only looks good
I have 2 pair of the patch back with the twin buttons for overalls and overalls for both. My sad was a Levi’s nut. I have many of his vintage pieces as well. When I do decide to wear a pairOf the vintage ones I do not wash them I simply freeze them in a sub freezer and shake them out
Thank you very much for this video. Levis are my favorite jeans and it was very interesting as well as informative. You answered several questions that i have wondered about and could not find the answers to myself. So once again thank you. I have subscribed and look forward to your future videos
Imagine finding some old ass jeans in a mine and actually wearing them
The spirit of Levi's lives on in Japanese denim, not the junk that that current Levi's churns out every year.
Start making them in the U.S.A. again.
Very interesting and informative. Not to be cynical, but I hope the lady who found the first pair of jeans didn't just "donate" them to Levis, but was paid well. They are worth thousands of dollars. No offense, but Levis is a corporation - not a charity.
Well said!
I agree!
I just got a pair delivered I purchased on Amazon. The button popped off before I even put them on.They must use some weak horses for testing these days.
Imagine trying to tow a car with a pair of levis today -- they would disintegrate on the spot
I remember the days when a pair of Levis jeans could literally stand up on their own, they were that stiff and of such good quality, when new they would actually rub the skin on the back of your legs just behind the knee until broken in, we used to dread washing them because you used have to go through it all again until they softened up...... now they are triple the price and as many times thinner...their denim jackets used to be the same, the collar would scuff your neck and you would get sore skin on the inside of your elbow joints.....those were the days...... what happened Levis your stuff is now junk...... older really is better with a lot of things..
Dear Levi Strauss,
This was an informative and interesting video. However, since the company has been shipped overseas, the quality of your denim is very much a disappointment.
Sincerely,
A once Levi Strauss fan
M B I am a levi's fan too. Why you say that?¿. What sort of experience did you have with your newest pair of jeans sir?¿.
I have a couple of those 501 jeans that my dad used to wear when he was a teenager.. He gave it to me and I'm still using it until now. :)
History is FASCINATING. The bit about the wax blew me right away. How cool!
Nigo knew to collect vintage Levi’s over 20 years ago. That dude collection is insane
The buttons instead of belt loops really stood out to me, and the rivets being removed during the war era was also a cool bit of knowledge.
If only Levis could recreate the same jeans they made 140 years ago..same pattern and quality, the material strength was amazing!!!
The distressing on that last pair!!!! So funny how we try to mimic that today!
I love Levi’s 🥰since when I was 14years old,I started wearing Levi’s 501..At this time my nephews wore my jeans..Until now I’m using Levi’s the age of 41 yrs old..Love u Levi’s 🙏❤️
I remember when Levi's were guaranteed forever.. if something ever went wrong with them just take them back for a new pair and no questions asked.. just like Craftsman tools
too bad levi´s quality has gone to shit in recent years
I barely get one year out of a pair of Levi's 501 and that one guy pulled a car with a pair that was 9 years old. Just goes to show how quality has dropped over the years.
What sort of activity did you perform with your levi's?¿. Just curious.
I have been getting a lot more than a year out of mine for sure. For normal daily use you should get much more than a year. Makes me wonder if the washing machine you use or the detergent or even the water temp you use has something to do with it.
Yo son
This is art. I’ve always loved a good pair of denim but when she pulled out the first pair.. 🔥🔥🔥
My dad just threw out his pair from 1982. He bought the pair while on a trip to the USA, and used it while working the farm for 30+ years. Amazing.
Its amazing how almost 100 year old jeans are just as in style today as they ever have been! Just goes to show you that true genuine platina can’t be imitated.
Im a 501 head myself coz they are the OG of jeans and feel so good wearing them knowing you are walking with Levi Strauss Jeans on.
I love how informative it is while also keeping it interesting with personal stories, keep up that sort of content!
1:30 imagine your classmate wearing jeans from the 1800s
501 are the best fitting Levi’s in my opinion. I have quite a few pairs of them black being my favorite
I'm an avid Levi's fan from Philippines 🇵🇭
Ive been wearing 501s since 84 . The last couple of pairs of 501s had to go back to the store owing to quality issues. One pair got holes after 4 - 5 weeks wear. I just bought old 505s ebay and they are great and fit me better than 501s.
I have two pairs from 1975 and tree pairs from 1986 and they looks perfect!
I’m no hipster, but god I love wearing vintage. I need to get my hands on a pair with the suspender buttons! Only pair of Levi Jeans I own are from the 50’s which were seemingly altered at the time to be more of a slim fit. I love seeing the history of these famous fashion companies.
I would also love a pair of vintage jeans, but I seem to tear mine apart quite fast...
Levis heritage line of clothing is a awesome alternativ to get that vintage model of jeans but hell! Those are expensive for something that is just a look-a-like.
Where is this mine, i'm bouta go grab me a pair too
I'm wondering if that lady who found the first pair of jeans in the mine ever went back to see if that bundle of jeans were still there? I still have my Levi trucker jacket that I wore when I was 5 yrs old so that bad boy is over 44 yrs old today. I also have my dad's corduroy trucker jacket I want to say from the late 50's early 60's.
Its funny... I am an descendant of Levi Strauss and have lived in San Francisco for almost 25 years and have never even seen the museum. I tried reaching a historian when researching my ancestry and didnt get very far. I may have nothing to do with the company but it is a history i am proud of. Interesting history at the very least. :)
those shrink to fit were awesome
Great peace on the history of Levi's. Enjoyed learning a little about Levi's past. Thank you.
I prefer the 501 cut they introduced in the mid 1980s when they were producing the commercials like the launderette scene and the bath scene etc...then the cut changed in the 1990s ..I had to start shopping for used 501s in Camden London
This video is really cool. I think it would be awesome if Levi's would reproduce the original vintage Jean's with the suspender buttons. I'd buy a pair!
They look so modern! I would never guess those are 150 years old
Now, Levis 501 Jeans also have another use for me. When I was in my 20's and in the best shape of my life I wore a 34Wx34L Levis 501 Jeans. I lift weights, I ride my bike, I diet down, take supplements, and so on and so forth! If I can still get into a 34x34 then I am doing good! If not then I have work to do!
I would flip if I found a pile of historic clothing! How cool! I'm drooling!
as I recall I wore 501's in the 80's, I liked the button fly....
damn the distressing looks fire 🔥
What a cool job to have!
I can tell you Levi's are no where near that strong anymore! 😄
Absolutely right. Levi's 501 must be made by America.Because Levi's jeans was born in Sanfrancisco .From Japan with respect.
So fascinating, so much rich history.
My levis sherpa trucker is 5 years old, I never washed it, every day it gets more a piece of art ! 4real
Love it! Very informative, thanks for posting.
If only Levi's would make them that durable now...
Back in the day we bought 501s shrink to fit. When new they were huge... 4 inches bigger waist and same for the length. How is this going to work???.
Wash them, yep they shrunk. Squeezed as much water as we could , let them dry outside for awhile then put them on damp and spent a very uncomfortable day walking around in them till they dried. I gotta say ... They fit great!!!
Never washed them again, just aggressively whipped them down with a soapy rag wet them and put them on again. They fit like they were custom made for us.
Perfect. Can’t find them like that anymore.
wow! idk 501s had all that history! theyve always been my favorite Levis, usually the only ones id wear❤️🇺🇸
I wish Levi's would reintroduce the original pair, exactly as it was made then. crotch rivet and back cinch, one back pocket. So cool!
I loved Levi's when I was in High School back in the 70's but over time they have changed . The jeans don't last like they use too. The last ones I bought ripped on the corners of the back pockets in a short period of time and it was several jeans so I changed to another jean that last.
Southern Man what model of levi's you where using?¿
The kids today...would wear any pair of those shown. Whether they fit or not. Lol. My generation was from the early 80's. A pair of 1982 Levi's 501's straight leg, dark denim...were the most beautiful thing I had ever worn. I was 15. I still think...that is the most beautiful blue jeans... Levi's ever made.
Still have my 501‘s from the mid 80‘s.
This is nice , but I really wish you would start making them in the U.S.A. again ..
Appx. 5 months ago, I was cleaning-out my garage and I found some Levi's I had purchased (and worn) in the late 80s/early 90s.
Admittedly, the waistline was a tad snug; and I had to repair/reinforce the hole for the closure button.
They are rather faded, and a bit tattered at the knees (esp. the right)... I bought them brand new, "shrink-to-fit".
.
THE VIDEO: Thanks for the history. I found it quite interesting.
Amazing! 501 fit is truly iconic. Levi's are among my fave jean brands.
Good story telling
Exploring abandoned mines channel bought me here after they found some of the oldest jeans in the world down in an old mine from the 1870s!
Nothing like some old beat up american denim
I love Levi's so much! In a world where quality seems to be diminishing in other products it's nice to see that Levi's stay consistent. These videos are great.
are the 501s today the same quality?? would love a super strong pair 🤩
LEVIS PLEASE PLEASE RE RELEASE THOSE 19th century 501s!!!!
Thank you for helping me learn about Levi. Can you tell me why you stoped making 560 Levi? They are my favorite.
Thank you, this was very informativ. Levi Strauss was Born in Germany - 30 km far away from my home-town.
very interesting...loved the video and want to know more about vintage Levis.
The commodores are perfect 😩😍
i Love Levi's
LMAO you could not put today's 501's in between two horses and have them hold up. The quality is shit.
A quality American made product that has withstood the test of time, once they have been worn and washed they get comfortable. Copies are sold overseas but there is nothing like the genuine article.🇺🇸✌️
A brand that was created in the U.S should've stayed in the US
I have two pairs of 501 from 1975 and 3 pairs from 1985 and they look great but my size is a bit increased since those days.
I have a pair of vintage levis jeans that are of my grandfather which he use to wear in 1960s and it is in pretty good condition
I enjoyed this!
thank you . loved the information.
Too bad the current 501 don’t measure up
They made the skinny jeans and the quality and fit are all different
You used to be able to buy a 32x32 and they would fit perfect
Not any more and they have the nerve to call them original 501
I really like Levi's they make a good product I personally wear 511s
Those are so fire!! Man I want a pair!
I have an original copy of this wash on the 511 model, if I'm not mistaken this version is from 1890.
Levi’s quality has gone downhill severely since they went from workwear to casual wear back in the 70’s ..
Get a pair of Wranglers ; heavier denim at half the cost !.
Levi’s ; the one and only original all American Jean that aren’t made in America ..
Sorry Levi’s ..
This is so beautiful
levis my fav no1 of jeans
all the time...
My favourite jeans Levi's
Excellent 😍😍
I would wear every single one of these
Levis the lagend brands.. Very popular in the world... Ex Malaysia Army Special Force.
Wonderful video
I miss the Levi’s I used to buy at jcpenny around 1999-2005 one of my favorites was silver tab and yes I still own them but out of ware. Now I’m spending around $100 for crap, that doesn’t last only looks good
Her outfit 😍
Just got my first 501 jeans today.
Holy Smokes Great Video
very interesting thank you
god damn these 3 pairs of 501s are worth hella bank if they are ever sold
I have 2 pair of the patch back with the twin buttons for overalls and overalls for both. My sad was a Levi’s nut. I have many of his vintage pieces as well. When I do decide to wear a pairOf the vintage ones I do not wash them I simply freeze them in a sub freezer and shake them out
Love 501s
Why would she donate and not sell it
Old beter then new Levi’s
Thank you very much for this video. Levis are my favorite jeans and it was very interesting as well as informative. You answered several questions that i have wondered about and could not find the answers to myself. So once again thank you. I have subscribed and look forward to your future videos
Great info !
Thank you for video💯❤️🔥✝️