Thrifter's thread: Levi's 501 (1960's-1990's)

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   Hi guys !

I’ve found a redline but I have some doubts about it 

Orange bar tack : never had one but ok, apparently it happens
The care label size and position ? 
555 stamp 

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simonT Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List crocked Joined: 28 Mar 2019 Status: Offline Points: 57	Post Options Post Reply Quote simonT Report Post Thanks(1) Quote Reply Posted: 25 Feb 2023 at 9:44am
	Hi guys ! I’ve found a redline but I have some doubts about it Orange bar tack : never had one but ok, apparently it happens The care label size and position ? 555 stamp

Sansome Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List ADMIN Joined: 20 Jan 2012 Location: California Status: Offline Points: 14502	Post Options Post Reply Quote Sansome Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 28 Feb 2023 at 11:44am
	I think it’s legit, some sort of transitional model with that cardboard sort Of wash tag, I haven’t seen the 555 button back that far back,but that shouldn’t Matter when it comes to the last of the redline denim used- before they changed To the non selvedge denim.

Drygoods Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List raw Joined: 25 Oct 2023 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 6	Post Options Post Reply Quote Drygoods Report Post Thanks(1) Quote Reply Posted: 25 Oct 2023 at 6:13am
	I have looked for the Lucky Star factory 16 in Baldwyn. There is a Lucky Star Drive and what looks as if it could be the remains of their facility there. The Notice of Petition re eligibility to apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance in the Federal Register suggests that it closed at the end of 1998. The entry reads: 35,320 (TA-W) Lucky Star Industries (Co) (Petitioners) Baldwyn, MS (Location) 11/24/1998 (Date of Petition) Levi Jeans (Product). It would be nice if there was a warehouse full of 1960s #16s. I have 1 x 502 (Big E), 1 x 501 Little e, 1 x 502 little e, and 1 x 502 button only from a 1969 big E pair, all with 16 on the button.

Siwy71@E501 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List raw Joined: 28 Apr 2024 Location: UK Status: Offline Points: 2	Post Options Post Reply Quote Siwy71@E501 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 31 Oct 2024 at 2:28am
	hi There ! as you probably might already be aware that 555 stamp is the Valencia street factory
	Siwy71

Joseph Hill Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List whiskered Joined: 21 Feb 2012 Status: Offline Points: 4899	Post Options Post Reply Quote Joseph Hill Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 13 Nov 2024 at 8:30pm
	As aware that our navel is below our nipples.
	My coat has nine buttons, but I always fascinate.

Siwy71@E501 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List raw Joined: 28 Apr 2024 Location: UK Status: Offline Points: 2	Post Options Post Reply Quote Siwy71@E501 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 13 Apr 2025 at 3:11am
	Hi ! very nice collection, according to BerBer jean Yutaka Fujihara #16 Lucky Star has the best fades and rarenes. I personally got two pairs of Big E 501's from 16, just recently aquired the second pair which is in almost dead stock condition it was soaked or washed maybe twice 90% colour still remaining. Trying to precisely determine their age I've contacted josh from loot farm ,webuyanyjeans and Yutaka Fujihara but no one responded which sucks little bit , but from my knowledge they both are definatelly between 70/73
	Siwy71