The 501CT was introduced in 2015 as a tapered version of the 501 model, and here's how it was introduced It's the 2016 model that will do. Although it's a regular model, the sewing specifications are very vintage like in the recent Levi's Many places. The fabric is made from 14oz of Corn Denim White Oak Factory.
Many Levi's jeans these days don't have a flasher on them, but these 501 The CT has a similar design to the 501 with a flasher. It is one-washed.
You can clearly see that it tapers from thigh to hem.
leather patch
Leather patches with a simplified design
flasher
The color is different, but it looks like a 501-like design, but there is a "Customized & Tapered" sign on the top Character.
guarantee ticket
There is no guarantee ticket, but it is stamped on the slake. It is illegible, but it is marked "FOR OVER 140 YEARS" and is based on the year 1873.
tag
A tag with the model number, size and price next to the leather patch.
tag
It comes with a tag to show off the selvedged fabric.
tag
tag
It will also come with another tag to promote the fabric made in the White Oak Factory.
tag
inner tag
It also comes with a white oak inner tag.
inner tag
Furthermore, the Levi's Batwing logo inside tag on the side as well.
back pocket
Shallow angle of the architeit stitching. Archuate stitching and top edge stitching that appears light gray.
back pocket (back)
It's single stitched, perhaps with a vintage-like specification in mind.
red tab
Small "e" double-sided tab
top button
Zinc-plated iron buttons with V-stitching next to the buttons.
front burron
With the exception of the top button, there are three in number.
fly button
The buttons are less floppy and seem to resemble the atmosphere of buttons up to the Big E period.
top button (back)
The engraving on the back of the button is "4001".
rivet
A copper-coloured rivet that looks slightly aged. It is interesting to note that the rivets are lower case "o" like the pre-war ones.
rivet (back)
Dull copper-colored rivet backs. The engraving is concave instead of convex.
crotch
There is no reinforcement of the cannulation as before XX period.
coin pocket (back)
The part of selvedge is used.
outseam, selvedge
Thick selvedge fabric. Chain stitching at the hem.
fabric
Already one-washed, but has a slight darker tint to it. It has a moderate slubby feel. There are some small unevenness in the weave here and there.
| size | waist |
seat | front rise | back rise | thigh | inseam | opening | total length |
| W28/L32 | 28.5 | 37.5 | 10.5 | 14 | 10.5 | 30 | 6.5 | 40.5 |