1980s–1990s | Levi’s 501 | Made in USA | White Denim – w28

Description:

Item: Original Levi’s 501 button-fly jeans in crisp white denim. Classic straight-leg cut with traditional heavy cotton twill, copper rivets and leather waist patch. A rarer colourway that feels very late-80s into early-90s coastal and skate culture.

Era: Late 1980s to early 1990s.

Brand: Levi’s Strauss & Co. – 501. Made in USA.

Condition: Very good vintage condition. Clean overall with light natural creasing from storage and wear. No thinning, no damage, no repairs. Strong fabric, sharp pocket shape and intact red tab. Honest age that adds depth without taking away from the freshness of the colour.

Provenance Note:
White 501s made in the USA are far harder to find than standard indigo pairs, especially in this kind of condition. They represent a moment when Levi’s still produced domestically using heavier denim and traditional construction, before manufacturing shifted overseas. A perfect example of late-20th-century American denim, versatile but quietly rare, and increasingly difficult to replace.

Measurements:

Size on garment: 30/38        

Waist: 28"

Inner leg: 29"

Outer Leg: 38"

Trouser cuff: 8"

Condition Notes:

Please be aware. All our true vintage items come with a story, and we cannot guarantee any item will be totally free of marks / damage but anything we think of note will be mentioned. Furthermore, a lot of vintage items gain character because of wear and tear. Buying a true vintage item is not the same as buying new and is not to be confused with second-hand clothing.

We have also tried to accurately depict each garment using a photography setup with over 90% true to life accuracy. 

We do not take photos of inside the garment.

Sizing Notes:

Please take the time to measure up yourself and match to the measurements noted, the way you want the item to fit. We are only a micro business and unable to cover the costs of returns.

Buying true vintage clothing:

When buying true vintage clothing, you are buying a piece of clothing as an investment. We believe most of our true vintage items will hold or increase in value in years to come. We hope you will cherish your purchase.

Returns:

We are a micro business and sadly cannot cover the cost of returns.

We accept refunds within 14 days of the item arriving with you if you are in the UK and 30 days for Europe and International.

This means the returns must be back with us within those 14 days in the UK and within 30 days for Europe and International items.

Please see our returns policy page for full information.