Levi's 501 in the Student fit — the slimmer, shorter-rise cut Levi's made for younger and smaller frames — in a soft faded black, made in the U.S.A. Button fly, the trademark stitched arcs, the leather two-horse patch. A clean small-waist pair of American-made black 501s, the kind that gets harder to find every year.
The Story
The red tab reads 501; the care tag reads STUDENT, W28 L30, Made in U.S.A. The Student fit was Levi's designation for a trimmer, lower-rise 501 sized for teens and slimmer builds — less common than the standard 501 and prized now for fitting smaller waists in a true vintage cut. Faded black, button fly, sewn in an American plant.
Details
Brand: Levi's
Size: Tagged W28 L30 (see measurements)
Era: 1990s
Made in: USA
The Piece
Faded black denim
100% cotton
Button fly
501 Student fit, straight leg
Five-pocket, red tab, leather patch
Measurements
Waist: ~14" flat (~28")
Inseam: ~30"
Rise: ~10.5"
Leg opening: ~7.5"
Condition
Good — Evenly faded, broken-in; no holes or notable stains.
