Levi's
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I saw one of the LVC Safari Jackets at Pickings and Parry today. Chris (the owner) got it in for Jack, one of the barbers who works there.
I did like it, though the finish isn't as nice as an Iron Heart jacket. (Then again, what is?) The chest pockets aren't functional, and the flaps are riveted shut.
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I saw one of the LVC Safari Jackets at Pickings and Parry today. Chris (the owner) got it in for Jack, one of the barbers who works there.
I did like it, though the finish isn't as nice as an Iron Heart jacket. (Then again, what is?) The chest pockets aren't functional, and the flaps are riveted shut.
Orange tab as well.
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What the heck is going on with the construction of Levis? I've been buying 541s as a standard 'smart' looking jean for years- lightweight, tapered, relaxed thigh and ass- basically the only jeans I've ever found off the shelf that fit me perfectly. I bought all my old pairs around the UK, but this week I picked up 3 new pairs from Texas. The fit still works but the details REALLY changed, and they look so much cheaper now…
Hello crappy cardboard, goodbye pleather
Nicely cut, square pockets are no more
They've cut back on the stitching on belt loops
The inseam has changed. Overlock is out, and flat-felled is in.
Bar-tack moved down so the pocket isn't held tight and can catch now
Chain stitched hem is no more. Why?
Saving stitches again inside the fly.
Basically all the historic little details that separated the jeans from your run of the mill mall-jeans are gone. E.g. all the little features Iron Heart and other high end jeans manufacturers also pride themselves on observing are gone. Way to no longer differentiate yourselves, Levis…
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I have been getting some nice pieces of LVC from Japan, made in Valencia Street in 1998, and also some 125s from Levis Factory 822. I love these old pieces. I always size down with LVC (except the 1947s which are tighter in the thigh). As long as you can do do up the top button after a struggle, they'll be OK and the tighter the fit the better the creases and fading. I am loving my 1937 501XXc s. Here are a few pics.
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I bought a pair of these a number of years ago one to wear and one to stock, being a great fan of the type 2 jacket I wanted to get cone mills fabric and made in america and shrink to fit. I felt these were not going to be made for much longer. they are only 12oz but they still feel nice in the summer. -
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Still useful info, even a year and a half later! Thank you.
