Before the Type III, there was a style called 507XX, also known as the Type II. FREE UK delivery, ad by GreenMoonDesigns Levis Vintage Clothing A/W 2018 Collection: Classic Americana mixed with Jamaican Flair. But if you like the look and are patient, vintage Type IIIs can be had for less than $50. Original Price 80.00 The closest marker of its date is the patch label. In concept vintage stores, youre likely to find some interesting jeans, as well asother vintage pieces like leather jackets, shirts, and even boots. Theirdesigns have seen several changes over the years due to brand innovation, shift in trends, wartime, manufacturing costs/efficiency etc. When buying on eBay, I prefer to focus on red tab jackets, which are a bit more predictable. On page 2 you can learn how tospot ifvintage Levis denim jackets were made before the 70s. Levismade a total of 6 versions of this jacket, dated respectively: If you are in the unlikely situation that you own one of the above-mentioned jackets, then its worth a lot of money. Original Price 64.00 When you search on eBay, using different terms will cue up slightly different results. Theyere not quite as valuable as a pair of Big E jeans, though. From shop 10gallonvintagestore, ad by Famitsu1Vintage Bear in mind that Levis did introduce another and slightly cheaper line of jackets, called Lot 213, that didnt make use of the signature XX-denim. ElectricPeacockUK Folk City Levis Fall/Winter 2019 Lookbook takes to the streets of Manhattan. Image via Long John. Ad from shop ResearchedReworn The history of denims influence and the presence of certain brands in your country also influence what youll be able to find. In my experience, the 70508 is often oversized and generally does not match generic expectations of proper fit in the twenty-first century. The 557 label is bigger and not as rectangular as the 70505 and later labels. Ad from shop Unit74vintage Single row stitching adjacent to the buttonhole. From shop TheBigBrownFoxShop, 69.99 From shop TheYesterdaySocNCL, ad by ToBeWornAgain VintageCapsule In the above picture, note that it fits a bit slim but that any larger would be a bit too wide in the shoulders. Im writing for myself, I suppose, and for anyone else looking for an affordable and interesting addition to their wardrobe. A Big E trucker can be had for well under $100 dollars. The closest thing I could find to a 1905 issue of the Levis 506XX Blouse. *If it has a three-digit stamp on the inside of a button, e.g. Original Type IIIs lack hand pockets and fit a bit shorter than contemporary versions. Saying no will not stop you from seeing Etsy ads or impact Etsy's own personalisation technologies, but it may make the ads you see less relevant or more repetitive. A young Mick Jagger, an anti-fashion icon sporting a Levis Type I. From shop Holdwest, 45.00 If you have an authentic Type II jacket itll bring in between $800 $1,500 USD on eBay. From shop LondonVintageFashion, 65.00 According to Levis Guide, buttons from 1902-1928 were black donut buttons stamped with Levi Strauss & Co. and no country of origin (S.F. Searching this term returns a broad range of jackets, including some newer versions. Ad from shop TurntupVintage The jacket referred to as a Levis Trucker has had a few names over the years. Image via A Suit of Tools. Send me exclusive offers, unique gift ideas, and personalised tips for shopping and selling on Etsy. Double check measurements, especially on the shoulders. LEVIs TYPE III:The Type III was Levis original term for the jacket we know today. The evolution of 557XX, Type III jacket-patches. 70505 (slightly longer, introduced around 68). WillowvintageGB If there isnt a Red Tab (check if its maybe fallen off), you might have an even rarer issue from 1928. Theres no such thing as an official guide (i.e. From shop BlackcatsvintageUK, Sale Price 49.00 The Type I and Type III have both run for more than five decades. 49.00, 54.45 A century of truckers and blousons, however, has made for a multitude of models that many devote their lives to cataloging. From shop ResearchedReworn, ad by Jaysvintagepicks However, if you are looking for a real bargain most of the time youre in the wrong spot;these people know the value of vintage Levis and similar, and you are going to pay for it. Using the term denim jacket in place of trucker suggests the seller isnt very invested in or interested in vintage menswear. Here at Comma, Vintage, we offer a quarterly vintage clothing subscription box. BIG E:The famous Big E on the red tab returns older and more collectible jackets. LeliaMay Although an official guide would be convenient at times, it would also shatter some of the mystery attached to the Levis brand, as well as deprive us of the privilege of sharing the knowledge weve found. Go to step 5 and learn the easiest way to separate early 557 from later issues. SkateGreenUK SHERPA LINED:Sherpa is the term for a fuzzy polyester pile lining. The jackets have four pockets anda small e tab. Crew Collection The Weekly Rundown. TruegritvintageStore The most common design is the Levis Type III jacket, also referred to as the Trucker jacket. Im okay with the look as is, though I could stand to do some push-ups. If your jacket has a double row stitching adjacent to the buttonhole and only two chest pockets, then its from the same period, 71 till mid-80s. An authentic vintage Type II jacket should feature: Customized Type II jacket. He grew up in the 70s in the Netherlands and got his pair of jeans at the age of 12. This is what a size 38 Levis Trucker 70506 looks like on a 58 155lb 31 year old man. I got mine, the one pictured above, for $35 plus shipping. ResearchedReworn Today, Jan's interest in fashion is circled around heritage brands and true craftsmanship with the love for honest materials. Depending on where you live, you may find a number of second hand and thrift stores as well as more specialised vintage stores. Another sign indicating that you have a 557 and not a later issue is the size of the label. ), Protect Your Best Pieces With Division Roads Oxford Cloth Garment Bags, Sages New Gravel Ranger Is A 19 Oz. Although modern Levis isnt the same as the Levis we know from the turn of the centuryor just the mid-twentieth century, the vision of the brands creators is still there. The first important and easy way to determine the difference in the period is looking if the jacket has two hand warmer pockets. According to, buttons from 1902-1928 were black donut buttons stamped with Levi Strauss & Co. and no country of origin (S.F. UsedDesignerBoutique From shop PaintMyDungarees, ad by ButterworthsVintage ), Fit should be short and boxy (not modern), as the first jacket in the XX-range. Ad from shop Anticvalley If it has a Big E, then its starting to get interesting. From shop BragVintageLTD, Sale Price 51.20 Etsy is powered by 100% renewable electricity. The 70505 has two pockets. Authentic, If yes, then your jacket is from 1971 or earlier. It features the chest pockets with angled flaps and tapered cut. E.g. You've already signed up for some newsletters, but you haven't confirmed your address. Image via Long John. TheBigBrownFoxShop Especially with vintage Levis denim jackets you can potentially make a big score, but there are certain characteristics of the design and production details you need to know. In the process of writing this, I arrived at the following theory of buying a used Levis trucker on eBay: Enter only the following into the search bar: Levis 70506. That phrase will return a jacket that is made in the USA, features a range of sizes, fits slim and in line with 2018 standards, offers a sturdy, indigo-dyed denim, and has the all-important hand and internal pockets. OfficialPrissyStore BragVintageLTD If they are there then its from themid-1980 until the present. From shop WillowvintageGB, Sale Price 72.00 Sign up and be the first to hear about news, sales, and giveaways! For example, last year a 20s-30s version was sold on eBay for $3,000 USD. The brand was founded by two European immigrants in America, Levi Strauss and Jacob Davis with theirpatent for copper-riveted jeans. The 1936 issue of the 506XX, Type I jacket, was the first with a Red Tab. The placement of the pleats and the shape of the pocket flap changed over the years, amongst other things like thefit. Below is a list of features to take into consideration when dating vintage Levis jackets, beginning with the first things to look for. The 70506 has 4 pockets and numeric sizing. These are still nice jackets, but theyre no collectors pieces. TurntupVintage Have a look below to find out how old your jacket is. How To Determine Production Date Of Vintage Levis Denim Jackets, https://www.ropedye.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/logo_rd_2019_6.png, https://www.ropedye.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/HOW-TO-DETERMINE-PRODUCTION-DATE-OF-VINTAGE-LEVIS-DENIM-JACKETS.jpg, 2010 - 2022. If your jacket has a pocket flap and a bronze cinch back slider, then its likely to be from the late 1940s (possibly 1947)when the war was over, and the pocket flap reintroduced along with the bronze cinch back slider. Without the label present, it would be hard to tell these jackets apart without being able to feel the weight of the denim in real life. Other details like the thread (older thread being cotton, then replaced with poly-blend), rivets, etc. Up until the late 1970s, these also featured the Big E red tab. Holdwest Quoted from the official website of the Federal Trade Commission: To assist consumers in getting information about clothing care, the Federal Trade Commission in 1971 issued the Care Labeling Rule.. Anticvalley Just Ask Momotaro. Learn more. From shop Jaysvintagepicks, ad by Anticvalley In my experience, its best to buy your true size or size up. Ad from shop TheCrystalAndSkull If the label remains, and its made of leather then your jacket is an early issue of the Type II jacket. Ad from shop GreenMoonDesigns Yes! From shop maxgrg, ad by InVogueToVintage RAW:This term doesnt have as much play in vintage denim jackets, Ive found. Etsy uses cookies and similar technologies to give you a better experience, enabling things like: Detailed information can be found in Etsys Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy and our Privacy Policy. My size 38 70506 measures 19 inches across the chest. Image via eBay. he 70507 has 4 pockets and alpha sizing. Introduced in 1962, its arguably the most popular design of them all, having been re-interpreted by numerous contemporary brands. Original Price 54.45 If yes, and the lot number is readable (lower left corner) you can check the lot number. ALPHA: Heres where some care is need. Ad from shop BrickVintage From shop StCyrVintage, ad by VintageCapsule Here are some basic considerations. Common 3 digit stampings are 524, 558, 555, 554, and are commonly found on LVC reproductions. If it doesnt have side pockets, it could be older than 1984 and you can proceed to step 2. Most links will bring you to a relevant eBay search. CORDUROY:After denim, corduroy is the most popular Levis Trucker fabric. Ad from shop WillowvintageGB VINTAGE: Due to the Levis Vintage Clothing Brand, searching Vintage and Levis together makes it difficult to return only used old clothes. Ad from shop VintageCapsule ad by Holdwest Some of the technologies we use are necessary for critical functions like security and site integrity, account authentication, security and privacy preferences, internal site usage and maintenance data, and to make the site work correctly for browsing and transactions. RebelsChoiceVintage LEVIS DENIM JACKET:This returns a wider range of jackets, but with some digging you can uncover an underpriced trucker jacket. 555 indicates the Valencia St Factory, San Francisco which was in use from 1906-2002. Try using a different browser or disabling ad blockers. If youre interested in collecting and in the historicism of the garment, Denim Hunters has an awesome guide to dating Levis jackets. If your jacket has a bronze cinch back slider, as opposed to a silver one (early silver ones had pin teeth instead), then its later than the 1944 issue when metal was being rationed by the US government due to WWII. That year, Levis produced jackets and other clothes for the American team during the Olympics in LA. Keep an eye out for holes, tears, and missing hardware. Levis Celebrate 50 Years of the Type III Trucker Jacket. These jackets are commonly found and are typically priced somewhere between $100 $300 USD. Captcha failed to load. If your jacket doesnt feature hand warmer pockets but still has the small e red tabits dating from 71 till mid-80s. However, we hope they are helpful in your search. This was the last issue of the Type I jacket. (c) 49 Oz. From shop HamYardVintage, Sale Price 5,950.00 If this is the case, then you might be the lucky owner of the first issue of the infamous 506XX Blouse. ButterworthsVintage One- or two-digit stamp on the backside of buttons*, Selvedge inside front placket (and only there! It may take some patience, but there are plenty out there. (15% off), ad by SkateGreenUK The lining is a little lighter than the blanket lining, but still offers a layer of warmth. The Red Tab was introduced in 1936 as a mean of defending the Levis brand against copycats, mimicking features like the Arcuate on the back pocket of Levis jeans. In my experience, 70507 jackets feature alpha sizing and a standard cut. Set where you live, what language you speak and the currency you use. To my knowledge, there were only two issues of the 557 series, one in 1962 and one in 1967. New Release: A Jeans Jacket for the Modern Day Cowboy. Stay up to date with the latest on new releases, features, and new shop products by
Original Price 7,000.00 FREE UK delivery, ad by CafeSocietyVintageGB If you have a Type I or II with a care label its definitely either a fake or a reproduction from LVC Levis own reproduction line. Image via Long John. When it comes to price though,age is not always the most important factor. Rope Dye Media OU | Address: Sepapaja 6, Tallinn 15551, Estonia | Registry code: 14425938 VAT number: EE10205018 | Privacy. From shop TruegritvintageStore, 70.00 Blanket lined jackets tend to be older, and the lining is susceptible to damage. Lemon yellow thread was phased out and replaced with orange thread as a main color, and around the late 60s they stopped using it completely. BlackcatsvintageUK If its tagged 557 followed by XX then its older than 1971e.g. (20% off), ad by ResearchedReworn The 70505 uses a navy blue/black thread color under its pocket flaps. Image via eBay. But regardless of its exact age, if these characteristics sum up your jacket, Id suggest you take it to a vintage expert to have it appraised. Looks like you already have an account! HamYardVintage From shop queenofvintagevamp, ad by TurntupVintage Original Price 35.00 When American manufacturers rationed metal for WWII, casting a button with a hole in the middle (referred to as a donut button) used significantly less material. TheAwkwardPeach As previously mentioned, the Red Tab was introduced in 1936 to combat copyright issues. Ad from shop BragVintageLTD General characteristics include: If these characteristics sumup your jacket, then Id suggest you take it to a vintage expert to have estimated and looked at, its most likely worth over $1,000. Cal. Legend has it that Jacob Davis originally insisted that the thread shouldbe orange to match the brands copper rivets. Ad from shop TruegritvintageStore There are many speculations on what XX actually denotes, including the meaning unsanforized or hidden rivets, so I wanted to clear this up for the people in doubt with a quote from Levis own website: In 1873, Levi Strauss and Jacob Davis first introduced their classic blue jean. Find out more in our Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy. Excerpt from a Japanese book on Levis, here showing an example of the Lot 213-line. Laurel leaf-donut button on a WWII-issue of a Levis 506XX (Type I) Jacket. If you have never purchased vintage clothing on eBay before, buying a Levis trucker is good first buy. Levis introduced the 506XX Blouseor Type Ito the market in 1905as the first jacket in the XX-range. First off, start by determining the design of your jacket. (10% off), ad by TheBigBrownFoxShop Image via Pinterest. The 70508 jackets I have handled also have alpha sizing, but are oversized and feature wide arms and a slouchy shoulder. Realistically, though, Ive found no drop in quality between trucker jackets made in the USA and newer versions made in Mexico or Canada. If youre looking for a true vintage Type III with a Big E, you may have to pay closer to $100. To define the right period, there aresubtle differences of the stitching adjacent to the bottom buttonhole. FLANNEL LINED:Flannel lined Levis jackets feature a red and black check cotton lining. These sources base their knowledge on their respective research and are not approved by Levis themselves. The 506XX blouse was referred to as number one from 1917 onwards, and the name was changed from blouse to jacket in their 1938 Western catalog, Dude Ranch Duds. In response to this impending competition, Levi Strauss & Co. printed the inside pocket bag with information about the garments originality and extra strong denim referred to as XX () Made with XX denim from the. free newsletter below! We've sent you an email to confirm your subscription. Frontofthebusshop Ad from shop ButterworthsVintage If your jacket has apocket flap, silver pin teeth cinch-back and standard Levis-stamped buttons (as we know them from today), then your jacket is from 1936 or earlier. From shop CafeSocietyVintageGB, 460.00 find a Levis trucker jacket for under $50, Occasionally, we ship vintage Levis denim jackets, Lachlans Quoddy Duck Boots, Heavy Wool Socks, and More, Matts Box: Hawaiian Print Shirt, Phantom Glow, Barrel Ride, How to Tell the Age of a T-Shirt: A Step by Step Guide, Dans Box: Vintage Acid-wash Levis Sherpa Jacket and All That Jazz. But theyre indeed warm without the bulk of sherpa lining. Other imported jackets Ive handled often use lighter denim and weaker construction, and so are difficult to purchase confidently on eBay. So if you have a tab and the features mentioned in step 5, then you probably own a 1936 issue. A heavily discussed topic already, this isnt going to be the first, but we wanted to add to andimprove the already available guides. White and black are the most popular non-blue varieties, but purple, red, orange, and green exist. 555, the jacket is an LVC reproduction and should be sold as such. From shop DregsThreads, Sale Price 24.50
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