
VTG 90s Levi's 505 Red Tab Jeans 33x30 fits 32x30 White Made In USA
The edit · Denim
A pre-owned pair of jeans in white, from the 1990s. Vintage denim fits differently because it was cut differently, with higher waists, straighter legs and cotton that holds its shape. The fade is real, earned by somebody else's decade of wearing.
The jean that named a category.
Founded in San Francisco in 1853 by Levi Strauss, who patented riveted denim work trousers with Jacob Davis in 1873. The 501 is the original blue jean.
Vintage Levi's are collected by the fade, the era and the factory. Big E red tabs, selvedge and pre-1971 details are the grail markers, and Japanese collectors led the way.
What to look for
The red tab, big E versus small e, dates it, as does the selvedge edge and the care label. Fades made by a real body, not a factory, are worth the most.
Selvedge edges, chain-stitched hems and real fades made by a body, not a factory. Raw denim shrinks, so know your measurements.
How to wear it
Let them sit at the natural waist and hem them to a raw edge. Pair heavy denim with something soft, a fine knit or a silk shirt.
Asking price
$29.99
Affiliate link — if you buy through it, The Vintage Guide may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Keep exploring
More like this
Similar finds from the denim edit.

Denim
Vintage Gucci Blue Denim Horsebit Loafers - Size 5.5B (With Box & Dustbag)
USD 160.00

Denim
Levi's 501 150th Anniversary Edition Jeans Mens Vintage Banner Pant 005013424
$79.99

Denim
Vintage Levi's Jeans Men's W30 L30 Straight Leg Medium Wash USA Made
$42

Denim
Vintage Levi's 501 Original Jeans - Light Wash
$38

Denim
Vintage Levis 501 Jeans Mens 32x30 Blue Straight Leg Denim Button Fly Pants Y2K
$29.99


Sign in