Levi's 501 in a deep, almost-untouched dark indigo — the rinse so dark the seams still glow gold against it. Button fly, the two-horse leather patch, made in the U.S.A. This is the 501 at its cleanest: barely worn, the original wash still rich, the straight leg crisp. The blueprint every jean since has been measured against.
The Story
The 501 is the original — the riveted waist-overall Levi Strauss patented in 1873, button fly and straight leg unchanged in its bones for a century and a half. This pair is style 501-0115, the dark-rinse colorway, W33 L32, with the WPL 423 care tag and Made in U.S.A. stamp that mark domestic Levi's production in the 1990s. Dark, sharp, and a true 501.
Details
Brand: Levi's
Size: Tagged W33 L32 (501-0115)
Era: 1990s
Made in: USA
The Piece
Dark indigo rinse
100% cotton
Button fly
501 straight leg
Five-pocket, red tab, leather patch
Measurements
Waist: ~16.5" flat (~33")
Inseam: ~32"
Rise: ~11.5"
Leg opening: ~8"
Condition
Very Good — Rich dark wash, minimal wear; no holes or notable stains. Crisp and clean.
