Pre-1969 Levi’s USA “Big E” Selvedge 502 Tag 29x30 Actual 25x27
Selvedge 502. 502 is basically a 501 but with a zip fly.
Straight leg. Zip fly.
Selvedge 501/502: holy grail of vintage Levi’s. self-edge: You can spot it on the cuffs of jeans. The selvedge in denim is usually white and often has a coloured yarn in the middle. This technical term actually ought to be spelled ‘self-edge.’ The term refers to the self-finished edges on each side of fabric woven on shuttle looms. These edges don’t fray or unravel. Highly desirable and more valuable.
HISTORY LESSON: Levi’s stopped selvedge in 1984. Furthermore… Prior to 1971, there’s a Big E on the red tab. These are the most sought after vintage Levi’s. And valuable, and will only increase in value. Some sellers have stopped selling big E and only keep as an investment because they’re becoming so rare. Some folks cut the red tabs off back then, but you can tell the “big E” apart because of the single stitch on pockets and other telling characteristics. If there’s a V-stitch on the inside of the main button, it’s pre-1969. If there’s Selvedge in the coin pocket, it’s pre-1965. And on and on… 😉
*Originally men’s jeans, now & forevermore unisex*
MATERIAL: 100% Cotton
FLY: talon zipper
WASH: beautiful darker medium indigo blue wash with stunning organic sun fades and faint work wear discoloration
DECADE: pre-1969 due to v-stitch
(estimated by care tags, not a guarantee)
FLAT LAY MEASUREMENTS (in inches):
WAIST: 12.75
RISE: 10.5
INSEAM: 27 raw hem
HIP: measurements in photos. *Please don’t forget to measure these two measurements, shown in the photos, as this will ensure they fit you in the hips and bum area.*
PLEASE REFER TO FIT GUIDE FOR MORE HELP. (Link in drop down menu)
ACTUAL SIZE/FIT (per flat lay waist measurement doubled): 25
Or boyfriend: 23
• This is an approximation based solely on the flat lay measurements per my fit guide, not a guarantee to fit.*
All sales are final. No returns or exchanges. So please ask all questions prior to purchasing.
EXPECTATIONS OF VINTAGE JEANS
Keep in mind, vintage jeans are not new jeans. Every pair is at least 20 years old, most are older. This means they’ve been worn and likely have signs of wear - i.e. thinning areas, loose threads, signs of previous repair work, discolorations, faint (or not so faint stains), organic distressing, wear at the rivets, wear at the button holes. I do my best to describe these areas/signs of wear&tear, so please - before you buy - understand that you may receive your jeans and there will be signs of aging. Most buy vintage jeans wanting this, but if you want pristine new looking jeans, vintage likely isn’t for you. And that’s A-OK!
Selvedge 502. 502 is basically a 501 but with a zip fly.
Straight leg. Zip fly.
Selvedge 501/502: holy grail of vintage Levi’s. self-edge: You can spot it on the cuffs of jeans. The selvedge in denim is usually white and often has a coloured yarn in the middle. This technical term actually ought to be spelled ‘self-edge.’ The term refers to the self-finished edges on each side of fabric woven on shuttle looms. These edges don’t fray or unravel. Highly desirable and more valuable.
HISTORY LESSON: Levi’s stopped selvedge in 1984. Furthermore… Prior to 1971, there’s a Big E on the red tab. These are the most sought after vintage Levi’s. And valuable, and will only increase in value. Some sellers have stopped selling big E and only keep as an investment because they’re becoming so rare. Some folks cut the red tabs off back then, but you can tell the “big E” apart because of the single stitch on pockets and other telling characteristics. If there’s a V-stitch on the inside of the main button, it’s pre-1969. If there’s Selvedge in the coin pocket, it’s pre-1965. And on and on… 😉
*Originally men’s jeans, now & forevermore unisex*
MATERIAL: 100% Cotton
FLY: talon zipper
WASH: beautiful darker medium indigo blue wash with stunning organic sun fades and faint work wear discoloration
DECADE: pre-1969 due to v-stitch
(estimated by care tags, not a guarantee)
FLAT LAY MEASUREMENTS (in inches):
WAIST: 12.75
RISE: 10.5
INSEAM: 27 raw hem
HIP: measurements in photos. *Please don’t forget to measure these two measurements, shown in the photos, as this will ensure they fit you in the hips and bum area.*
PLEASE REFER TO FIT GUIDE FOR MORE HELP. (Link in drop down menu)
ACTUAL SIZE/FIT (per flat lay waist measurement doubled): 25
Or boyfriend: 23
• This is an approximation based solely on the flat lay measurements per my fit guide, not a guarantee to fit.*
All sales are final. No returns or exchanges. So please ask all questions prior to purchasing.
EXPECTATIONS OF VINTAGE JEANS
Keep in mind, vintage jeans are not new jeans. Every pair is at least 20 years old, most are older. This means they’ve been worn and likely have signs of wear - i.e. thinning areas, loose threads, signs of previous repair work, discolorations, faint (or not so faint stains), organic distressing, wear at the rivets, wear at the button holes. I do my best to describe these areas/signs of wear&tear, so please - before you buy - understand that you may receive your jeans and there will be signs of aging. Most buy vintage jeans wanting this, but if you want pristine new looking jeans, vintage likely isn’t for you. And that’s A-OK!
Selvedge 502. 502 is basically a 501 but with a zip fly.
Straight leg. Zip fly.
Selvedge 501/502: holy grail of vintage Levi’s. self-edge: You can spot it on the cuffs of jeans. The selvedge in denim is usually white and often has a coloured yarn in the middle. This technical term actually ought to be spelled ‘self-edge.’ The term refers to the self-finished edges on each side of fabric woven on shuttle looms. These edges don’t fray or unravel. Highly desirable and more valuable.
HISTORY LESSON: Levi’s stopped selvedge in 1984. Furthermore… Prior to 1971, there’s a Big E on the red tab. These are the most sought after vintage Levi’s. And valuable, and will only increase in value. Some sellers have stopped selling big E and only keep as an investment because they’re becoming so rare. Some folks cut the red tabs off back then, but you can tell the “big E” apart because of the single stitch on pockets and other telling characteristics. If there’s a V-stitch on the inside of the main button, it’s pre-1969. If there’s Selvedge in the coin pocket, it’s pre-1965. And on and on… 😉
*Originally men’s jeans, now & forevermore unisex*
MATERIAL: 100% Cotton
FLY: talon zipper
WASH: beautiful darker medium indigo blue wash with stunning organic sun fades and faint work wear discoloration
DECADE: pre-1969 due to v-stitch
(estimated by care tags, not a guarantee)
FLAT LAY MEASUREMENTS (in inches):
WAIST: 12.75
RISE: 10.5
INSEAM: 27 raw hem
HIP: measurements in photos. *Please don’t forget to measure these two measurements, shown in the photos, as this will ensure they fit you in the hips and bum area.*
PLEASE REFER TO FIT GUIDE FOR MORE HELP. (Link in drop down menu)
ACTUAL SIZE/FIT (per flat lay waist measurement doubled): 25
Or boyfriend: 23
• This is an approximation based solely on the flat lay measurements per my fit guide, not a guarantee to fit.*
All sales are final. No returns or exchanges. So please ask all questions prior to purchasing.
EXPECTATIONS OF VINTAGE JEANS
Keep in mind, vintage jeans are not new jeans. Every pair is at least 20 years old, most are older. This means they’ve been worn and likely have signs of wear - i.e. thinning areas, loose threads, signs of previous repair work, discolorations, faint (or not so faint stains), organic distressing, wear at the rivets, wear at the button holes. I do my best to describe these areas/signs of wear&tear, so please - before you buy - understand that you may receive your jeans and there will be signs of aging. Most buy vintage jeans wanting this, but if you want pristine new looking jeans, vintage likely isn’t for you. And that’s A-OK!