Vintage Clothing 1954 501 Jeans

Originally released as the "501® Z," these Levi's® Vintage Clothing 1954 501® jeans represent Levi's® expansion into new territory. Up to this point, Levi's® were primarily worn out West, where they had earned a loyal following. East Coasters, however, were largely unfamiliar with this button fly work pant. In order to familiarize the East Coast with this American classic, Levi's® took the original 501® Shrink-to-Fit™ Jean and replaced the classic button fly with a zipper, and named it the "501® Z." It retained all the other details loved by longtime wearers: the famed silhouette, rivets and tough-but-flexible denim. Eventually, retailers began providing customers with both options-the 501® jean and its zippered brother, the 501® Z.

Today, we recreated the latter in classic selvedge denim for these 1954 501® jeans to help tell the story of the 501® and its evolution through the decades. The only 501® with a zipper instead of a button fly, originally released as the "501® Z". This jean retains the famed silhouette, rivets and tough-but-flexible denim loved by longtime wearers. We worked with a Japanese artisan mill to painstakingly recreate 1950s Levi's® selvedge denim. Double-needle arcuate stitching. Two back pockets with concealed rivets. This selvedge denim is woven on a traditional shuttle loom, which gives these jeans a tighter weave for extra durability and creates the crisp, finished edge that sets them apart from the rest. These jeans are Shrink-to-Fit™, meaning you control the shrinkage yourself, which allows the denim to conform to your unique body. The payoff is a pair of jeans with a custom-made fit. No tailor necessary.

• Composition: 100% Organic Cotton

The oldest (and probably best-known) denim brand in the world continues to stay relevant with affordable collections for women, children and men that combine heritage with innovation, and improving sustainability with fibres like hemp and recycled materials.