In 2008, the 501 was released as a new global standard model, but the model we're introducing here is made with black seed cotton fabric made by Corn Mills. Black seed cotton is an American cotton that is characterized by being a long fibre, like Zimbabwean cotton. Also, the model is already made in the United States after the abolition of Levi's own factory in the United States, but it is made in the United States in a contract factory in the United States. There are many dideles that seem to have a vintage feel to them.
As a product, the first impressions have changed drastically, with the flasher redesigned from a 501 back in the '90s and no guarantee ticket attached.
Straight without being too tapered and falling straight.
paper patch
Paper patch with tear-off tabs, carrying on the 501 vibe from the 90s.
flasher
Redesigned flasher. However, there are no major changes in the description, such as sizing information, red tabs, and bar tacks on the back pockets.
tag
This is a Japanese specification tag with the item number, size, etc. written on it.
leaflet
It is accompanied by a leaflet explaining the black seed cotton.
leaflet
tag
A tag with the catchphrase of the time.
inner tag
501 inside tag attached to the back of the waist belt. It was attached to all kinds of 501s at the time.
inner tag
Laundry tag in Japanese. The country of production is the United States.
inner tag
The back of the laundry tag. The item number, size, etc. are listed. I wonder if the bottom "0109" represents the date of production.
back pocket
The 501's back pocket is more like a square or rectangle, depending on the era, but this model has a narrower shape the further down it goes.
back pocket (back)
Chain stitching. There is no awareness of the near-vintage specifications here.
red tab
Small "E" double-sided embroidered tabs.
belt loop
It's a bit thicker, and some yellow stitching is used, which shows the vintage consciousness.
bar tack
Yellow Stitched bar tack
top button
Plated iron buttons, parallel stitching rather than V-stitching on the side of the top button.
front button
Excluding the top button, the number is three.
fly button
A button with a pitter-patter between the letters.
top button (back)
"3825" engraved. Above the waist belt is a chain stitch rather than a single stitch.
rivet
Copper-plated iron rivets
rivet (back)
Up until the 1990s, they were made of aluminum, but here, copper-plated ones are used.
outseam
It has been stitched with a lock sewing machine by Orange Stitch and treated with a side split. Also, the hem has been treated with a single stitch, although it remains original.
fabric
This is a very strong dyed fabric with a lot of eyes. It feels flat to the touch and doesn't have the coarseness of a Japanese replica fabric. Also, the redness is already strong from the time of the rigid state.
| size | waist |
seat | front rise | back rise | thigh | inseam | opening | total length |
| W28/L36 | 30 | 40 | 10.5 | 14.5 | 11 | 35 | 8.5 | 45.5 |