Based on the classic Levi’s 501 from 1955, this cut provides a similar fit to our relaxed tapered 888 style, with a more traditional silhouette. To achieve this, the 1955 cut features a slightly higher front rise, a fuller knee, and a little less taper to the hem. This means that — just like the highly coveted vintage Levi’s that came before them — these jeans offer a relaxed yet flattering fit for most body types, shown here in our mid-weight 14oz selvedge denim.
To create this darkened variation, we take a pair of standard IH-1955S-142 jeans and steep the entire garment in black dye using a sulphur dyeing process. This stains the indigo denim and stitching, and oxidises the metal hardware — with the added bonus of removing all shrinkage from the fabric. A unique middle ground between our traditional indigo and black denims, over time the fabric will gradually fade with blue-tinged hues in high-wear areas.
Inspired by the classic 1955 Levi’s 501
- Medium / High rise
- Roomier fit in the top block and thighs
- Gentle taper from knee to hem
- Classic 5-pocket design
4 button fly(extra button added due to the higher rise)
- Iron Heart branded tack button at waistband
- Works Inc branded pocket rivets
hidden rivets on rear pockets
poly cotton stitching
Single and double needle chain stitch construction
belt loop anchored at three points and sewn into the waistband
Heavy cotton pocket bags and lined rear pockets
- Sanforization is a post-weave mechanical process which removes most potential shrinkage from a fabric before garment construction
- To further reduce the risk of shrinkage, we wash the completed garment in an aggressive industrial washing machine.
- Following this, a high-temperature overdyeing process removes any remaining potential shrinkage
- This garment may fit slightly smaller than its non-overdyed counterpart. Please refer to our measurement charts carefully
- No further shrinkage is expected if washed in accordance with our guidelines
- We recommend washing this garment at 30°C with a low (or no) spin cycle. Hang dry, do not tumble dry
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