Inspect the fabric: Levi's had a long-standing relationship with The Cone Mills White Oak factory in North Carolina, which ...

Aside from the 501, most Levi’s jeans don’t even use button flys because they cost more to produce than zippers. The legs are meant to be cuffed up to the desired length, exposing the selvedge ...

The Latest Levi’s 501 Takes It Back to the '50s A retro-inspired riff on the brand's most enduring silhouette feels perfect for 2023.

Contrary to popular belief, the Levi’s famously worn by Marilyn Monroe were not, in fact, the 501, but the 701 – Levi’s first jean for women – which was introduced in the 1930s.

From the legendary 501 to the right-now 569, these are the Levi's jeans you should know—plus the jargon you'll need to tell 'em apart—explained by a denimhead.

Levi's Premium uses more traditional stylings like hefty old-school denim or the selvedge that collectors prefer. It's a good place to shop for jeans without buying high-priced fashion options.

And Levi's accomplished this by collaborating with the famed Kaihara Denim Mill in Hiroshima for its own proprietary Japanese selvedge denim fabric, a first for the company.

You get a classic stovepipe look. Another great pair is the Levi's Premium Selvedge 501. Here you get the modern fit with a more classic, slightly higher-quality selvedge denim.

Levi's To Revive 1920s Japanese Selvedge Denim Model: The reedition release will be limited to an 800 piece run.

I already have multiple pairs of Levi’s 501 jeans but will be snapping up this dark wash to add to my rotation.