Selvedge 501s
Straight leg. Button fly.
Selvedge 501s: 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: button stamped 6
WASH: stunning super sun faded light medium blue wash with INSANE organic sun fades. Knee rips (can be repaired for fee). Faint marks as shown in photos. Slight thin spots on bum (can be machine reinforced with patch inside upon request). Black bar tacks! Truly — these are STUNNERS. Soft AF
DECADE: 1979
(estimated by care tags, not a guarantee)
FLAT LAY MEASUREMENTS (in inches):
WAIST: 14
RISE: 10.75
INSEAM: 34 uncuffed
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): 28
Or boyfriend: 26
• 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.
House Rules: You’re always welcome to resell your piece — but please note that Jean Genie Vintage branding, imagery, and copy are not included in that sale. ♡ This means please do not use any of my photos, logo, or copy/paste listing description verbiage on any secondhand sites, as this is all JGV intellectual property. Thank you!
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 501s
Straight leg. Button fly.
Selvedge 501s: 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: button stamped 6
WASH: stunning super sun faded light medium blue wash with INSANE organic sun fades. Knee rips (can be repaired for fee). Faint marks as shown in photos. Slight thin spots on bum (can be machine reinforced with patch inside upon request). Black bar tacks! Truly — these are STUNNERS. Soft AF
DECADE: 1979
(estimated by care tags, not a guarantee)
FLAT LAY MEASUREMENTS (in inches):
WAIST: 14
RISE: 10.75
INSEAM: 34 uncuffed
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): 28
Or boyfriend: 26
• 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.
House Rules: You’re always welcome to resell your piece — but please note that Jean Genie Vintage branding, imagery, and copy are not included in that sale. ♡ This means please do not use any of my photos, logo, or copy/paste listing description verbiage on any secondhand sites, as this is all JGV intellectual property. Thank you!
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!
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