Rare Levi’s big E Denim Jeans

Vintage Levi’s 502 Big E selvedge Jeans.

Original 1960s Release: In the mid-1960s, the number ”502” was used by Levi's to designate a zipper-fly version featuring small back pockets, a front pocket V-stitch, and selvedge denim. Came out in 66/67’.
The model was a more Modern look.

Although most details are unknown, Early lots follows the pattern of some of the earliest five-pocket denim pants. These early five-pocket denim pants, reinforced with rivets, were born in San Francisco in the 1870s as durable workwear. These pants, which later became known as jeans, were originally called overalls and were popular among workers on the West Coast. By the early 1900s, the design had evolved from having a single back pocket on the right side to two back pockets, creating the prototype for the modern five-pocket denim. These early denim pants also featured what was known as a watch pocket, similar to what we now know as a coin pocket.

The deep indigo that can only used if u use a natural dye easiest with XX Denim and the gradation of shades in the faded areas are exquisite.

Please note that due to the fabric’s characteristics, there may be slight size variations after washes of a few centimeters depending on production factors such as humidity and temperature. Additionally, items of the same size and model may have individual differences of a few centimeters.
(This item is vintage so already washed)

Lot: unknown
Model: 502
Zipper: Talon
Size: 31/36 good size
Color: hand dyed Indigo
Conditions: Preowned
Heavy Original Denim
Loose Silhouette
cotton 100%