San Francisco, USA · Est. 1853

Levi's

The original American denim company, founded by Levi Strauss, which patented the riveted blue jean in 1873 and remains the reference point for virtually all denim that followed, including the iconic 501.

San Francisco, USA

Founded

1853

Stockists

5 stores

Price range

$85 - $325

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Stockists

Where to buy Levi's

5 stores

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Levi's 1955 501 - ORGANIC RIGID

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At a glance

Fabric weight

14oz

2 of 48 products state it

Price

from $85, typically $150

27 priced listings

Raw vs washed

16 raw, 9 washed

Sanforization

2 sanforized, 2 unsanforized

Common fits

Straight, Relaxed Tapered, Slim Straight

Documented fades

1 public fade log

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