This is the Levi's Vintage Clothing reproduction of a 501 model from 1955.
These jeans wear made in 1998 when Levi's first started the reproduction line called Levis Vintage Clothing, or "LVC". Back then they made all the garments in their old factory located on Valencia Street in San Fransisco.
The factory on Valencia Street was opened as the new headquarter and main production facility for Levis back in 1906 and it got to serve as a new start for the brand after the devastating earthquake and fire that occurred earlier that year. The factory was used for different purposes from that time up until 2002 when Levis were cutting costs and decided to close down the production in the old factory.
In other words, the so called "555 LVC Made in the USA" products were the last garments made in the old Levi's factory. LVC later moved their production to Turkey and after that they turned back to the United States, but to the garment district in Los Angeles.
As these garments were produced for such a short period and that they represent the first era of Levi's own reproduction line.These garments have become collectibles and they are easy to spot since the back of the buttons that are stamped with "555". You can also look at the care label, these are stiff and have a silver thread that goes along the edges and you can also see the text "555 Made in the USA" written on the label.
The jeans are in great condition without any visible damage.
Hemming is always included when you purchase an overall from us! Give us a comment during check out and we will shorten them before we send them. Keep in mind that you won't be able to return the overall if we alter the length for you.
All measurements are in centimeters and measured on a flat surface. The thigh measurements are taken 10 centimeters down from the crotch straight across the pant leg.
- Vintage LVC 1955 XX 555 Valencia Street Made in USA Jeans
- W 32 / L 34
- Produced in 1998 according to the label
- Made in USA
- 555 stamped on the inside of the top button
| Size
|
W 32
|
| Waist |
37 |
| Inseam |
82 |
| Front rise |
29 |
| Back rise |
40 |
| Thigh |
26 |
| Leg opening |
21 |
