The Official Levi's Thread - Page 202

April 16, 2013 @ 05:27 PM

slap

Post: 3556

Join Date: Oct 2010

Location: sgv.la

Are Levis STF 501's "Raw" denim? If so, can anyone help me understand why most of the other Raw denim jeans, people say to size down on but STF you size up on?

Is STF the same raw denim as others? I mean not literally the EXACT same, but the same qualities?

Just trying to understand more of the difference.

I'll try to help you out.
First, look at the definition for raw denim.
Then, look up difference between Sanforized, and Unsanforized fabric.
Lastly, do some research on tagged sizing, and vanity sizing.
That should answer all your questions.

Those are a few vocabulary that's essential to anyone interested in denim.

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April 16, 2013 @ 05:58 PM

friendofthedevil

Post: 3

Join Date: Apr 2013

Thanks for the response Slap. I know what all of those terms mean. So are you saying that most of the non Levi Raw denims are sanforized and the STF's are not? Or? Knowing those terms does not really tell me.
Are you saying many of the more expensive raw denims are vanity fit?

Please elaborate?

Thanks

April 19, 2013 @ 08:36 AM

coachzizi

Post: 59

Join Date: May 2012

yo, i just copped me some levis 508s - regular fit tapered "best of red tab". got the from a sale rack and didnt really find much info online about them.

here they are

they feel stiff and look raw, but are they raw? or are they rigid? do this bitches fade well? do they need a soak?

thanks!

should be raw but definitely not selvedged so it will take more wears for fading to show. i have a pair and ive been wearing them for a year before i started noticing some real fades. havent washed them yet

April 19, 2013 @ 09:24 AM

jbanger

Post: 380

Join Date: Apr 2012

Location: ADL

should be raw but definitely not selvedged so it will take more wears for fading to show.

^ lol, what does selvedge have to do with fading, smh

April 19, 2013 @ 11:28 PM

LckyChrmsBboy

Post: 696

Join Date: Mar 2011

Location: NC

selvedge has nothing to do with fading. Levi's rigid is pretty much the same as raw. No need for a soak so just wear them

April 20, 2013 @ 05:35 PM

Yankeetomer

Post: 10

Join Date: May 2011

Location: Izzo

Hey guys,
Thought I would share some progress of my Levi's Yorks. This is a cut I have not seen a lot but I got it for cheap this past summer. It is a skinny cut from the Selvedge Collection. The fades are coming along slowly but the fit is great.

This is after 7 months. No washes (4/20/2013):

April 21, 2013 @ 09:56 PM

Electrik Heat

Post: 144

Join Date: Aug 2010

Location: Los Angeles

Where do you guys usually cop your Levis Selvedge for non rape price?

April 21, 2013 @ 10:54 PM

Stellar

Post: 470

Join Date: Dec 2011

Location: California

I got my old pair of 511 Selvedge at Nordstrom Rack.

i can cook minute rice in 58 seconds

April 21, 2013 @ 11:43 PM

Electrik Heat

Post: 144

Join Date: Aug 2010

Location: Los Angeles

I got my old pair of 511 Selvedge at Nordstrom Rack.

How much and how long ago was this?
Info on which NR this was in?

April 22, 2013 @ 12:11 AM

Stellar

Post: 470

Join Date: Dec 2011

Location: California

I got mine around September 2012 for $70-$80. I think it was in Chino, CA.

i can cook minute rice in 58 seconds

April 22, 2013 @ 12:35 AM

Electrik Heat

Post: 144

Join Date: Aug 2010

Location: Los Angeles

I got mine around September 2012 for $70-$80. I think it was in Chino, CA.

At that price, Was it worth it or should I just go for unbrandeds?

April 23, 2013 @ 07:47 AM

Yankeetomer

Post: 10

Join Date: May 2011

Location: Izzo

I got mine at the Levi's Store in NYC. Sometimes they have them on clearance for under 50$

April 25, 2013 @ 12:35 AM

sayocean

Post: 40

Join Date: Sep 2008

Does the Levi's Store in NYC carry LVC? I'll be in NYC in a couple months, would like to check out the store..

April 26, 2013 @ 08:13 AM

Yankeetomer

Post: 10

Join Date: May 2011

Location: Izzo

There is a store in the Meatpacking District which definitely does and I think the SoHo one does as well. Not so sure about the rest.

April 26, 2013 @ 01:35 PM

Stellar

Post: 470

Join Date: Dec 2011

Location: California

@Electrik Heat, I'm sure you can find them for even less. When I went back to Nordstrom, they were marked down even lower

In terms of quality, I actually prefer Unbrandeds over Levis. I'm not sure why, but my Levi's crotch blew out in 2-3 months. UB's are holding up quite fine.

i can cook minute rice in 58 seconds

April 29, 2013 @ 01:37 AM

nagurski

Post: 226

Join Date: Aug 2012

I just got the STF 501. The fit on me is great but I just hate the leg opening. They seem so baggy and big and they overlap my sneakers. Has anybody taken them to the tailor to get them tapered? How did it turn out?

May 2, 2013 @ 09:09 PM

springsonoflight

Post: 6

Join Date: Apr 2013

I also hate big leg opening on the 1966 501s, I would be curious to see if anyone has had success tapering. I've been too nervous to trust it with such expensive denim.

8 days ago