![]() ![]() ![]() This guide won’t be going into detail of every single 501 model ever produced, but rather present you with some tools to help you narrow down the age of your old jeans. 1992-2002: 501e (501xx, “xx” in black), 3-stamp buttons, new care label, written instructions on the frontĪlthough the 501 changed in fit and overall design throughout the years, there are certain features that thrifters and collectors commonly look for in order to distinguish 501 models from each other.1981-93: 501e, 3-stamp on the back of waist/fly buttons (except for a few transitional models (early 80’s)).1971-78: 501e (small “e”, care label added, single stitch pockets).1970-73: 501E “66” (chain stitched top waistband/no more v-stitch). ![]() 1968-70: 501E (washing instructions printed on pocket bag).1968-71: 501 A, S & F (introducing quality grading to customers).1964-66: 501XX (last model), v-stitch and concealed rivets replaced.1960-65: “Every Garment Guaranteed”-slogan removed, v-stitch and hidden rivets remains.1955-62: 501XX, Jacron “leather-like” patch replacing leather patch. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |