"Ivy Origin — 1971."
The concept behind this pair of denim dates back to 1971 — a defining year that marked the end of an era for Levi’s, closing the chapter on what collectors would later recognise as the original Big E vintage years. As the spirit of the 1960s continued to reshape American culture, another influential style had already secured its place in American fashion: Ivy Style. Rooted in the traditions of American college campuses, Ivy Style introduced a refined yet effortless approach to everyday dressing. During this era, the slightly tapered fit of classic denim became part of a timeless aesthetic, blending traditional American workwear with the clean, understated sophistication of Ivy Style.
Constructed with Japanese 12.5oz white selvedge denim, featuring a distinctive white selvedge ID that we call “White-Feather” Denim. Slowly woven on vintage denim shuttle looms, this fabric offers a smooth hand feel with a subtle, irregular vertical texture. The grand indigo colour is achieved through yarn-dyeing, and with regular wear and washing, the denim will gradually develop beautiful, high-contrast fades, revealing its unique character over time!
Design-wise, this pair features CORIGINAL copper "Fingerprint" buttons, crafted by a Japanese factory with a century-old heritage in bottle cap manufacturing, giving them a truly unique look. A brass Gripper Zipper zip adds an extra touch of vintage character, while the washable paper ticket patch pays homage to denim designs from the post-1967 era. And, of course, there are plenty of other hidden details waiting to be discovered by fellow denimheads!
“ 1971 -- The Origin of Ivy Style…”
- 100% Cotton
- Japanese 12.5oz white selvage ID “White-Feather” Denim
- Grand indigo dyed
- Paper-ticket patch
- CORIGINAL copper "Fingerprint" button
- Gripper Zipper brass zip
- Hidden back rivets
- Japanese mini HBT inner pockets
- High rise/ Straight Tapered fit
- Made In Japan
Available in both Once-Washed and Non-Washed Sanforized versions. Please note that only the Non-Washed version may experience approximately 2–3% shrinkage, depending on the washing method used:
- Cold Soak : 0.5'' in the waist ; 0.7'' in the inseam
- Warm Soak/Cold Machine Wash: 0.7'' in the waist ; 1'' in the inseam
- Warm Machine Wash: 1" in the waist; 1.5'' in the inseam
