Big in Japan
Now that legendary pair jeans is getting a semi-faithful reissue courtesy of the brand’s high-end sub-brand, Levi’s Vintage Clothing.
But what the 1901 “Japan” 501 lacks in authenticity, it more than makes up for in character.
As expected, the pair features a relaxed, high-waisted fit, center-back cinch, suspender buttons, Japanese selvedge denim and even single-needle arcuate stitching.
However, every word of text, right down to the packaging and stamping on buttons, is translated into Japanese — a nod to the fact that all of the brand’s Shrink-to-Fit fabrics are now produced in Japan.
