Revamped for 2013, this Japan-designed Levi's 501 uses an updated version of the XXX9 denim used in the "08501" fabric. The silhouette has been modified to a slightly slimmer one that is claimed to be modern straight. Moreover, the sewing is changed to the specification that is conscious of the vintage in each place.
Until the 2008 model year, it came with a booklet and other accessories, but the 2013 model only comes with a flasher and a tag.
It is true that the silhouette feels slightly slender. It appears to fall straight down from the knees.
leather patch
It was previously a paper patch, but it has been changed to a leather patch. In addition, the design of the two-horse mark has been simplified.
flasher
The flasher also has less information listed and is simpler.
tag
Lot number, size, etc. are written on it.
sleek
As with the 2008 model, the guarantee ticket is printed on the slake. It's hard to read it clearly, but it's probably listed as "FOR OVER 135 YEARS".
inner tag
Embroidered tag with just the Levi's logo.
inner tag
Country of production and washing instructions are listed. The country of production is Vietnam.
back pocket
Almost square back pocket. The arcuate stitching is quite shallow compared to the 2008 model.
back pocket (back)
Previously, it was a chain stitch, but now it is a single stitch, even though it is a regular product that is not a reprint, as if it is conscious of vintage.
red tab
Double-sided embroidered tabs with a small "e"
belt loop
For the 2008 model year, the thicker belt loops have been returned to their normal thickness.
bar tack
It is sewn with dark blue thread, not yellow or white.
top button
It's a plated iron button with a rust-proof finish that is occasionally seen in vintage. Also, the V-stitching on the side of the top button has been changed to the V-stitching seen in the early days of the BIG E.
front button
Excluding the top button, the number is three.
fly button
Like the top button, it looks like it's been coated with rust-proof paint.
top button (back)
"4459" engraved. The top of the waistbelt has been changed to a single stitch as seen in the early days of the BIG E.
rivet
Copper-plated iron rivets
rivet (back)
The copper-plated ones are used.
outseam
It has been locked multiple times with blue thread, and then it has been side split. The hem is chain stitched.
crotch
The anti-cannelling reinforcement is omitted, and only a reverse U-shaped stitching with a thick thread is used. This is also a vintage inspired specification.
coin pocket (back)
Here too, the stitching has been changed to a single stitch instead of a chain stitch, giving it a vintage-like look.
fabric
It's already been one-washed. Even though this is a regular fabric, it has a strong slubby feel.
| size | waist |
seat | front rise | back rise | thigh | inseam | opening | total length |
| W28/L32 | 30 | 39.5 | 11 | 14 | 11 | 30.5 | 7.5 | 40.5 |