Classic Style Jeans Not Meant to be Worn Around the Knees Like sum Gansta
Written: Aug 27 '02 (Updated Sep 09 '02)
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Pros: The 505 is a Classic
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The Bottom Line: When all the fads come and go, you can still count on a Levi's 505.
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| soothsayer's Full Review: Levi's® Red Tab™ 505® Regular-Fit ... |
For years, Levi Strauss & Co. was the name you wanted in a pair of jeans. They had all the styles you can possibly want, in almost all the sizes you can ever want. But, then came the 1980s, the 90s, and today. People's tastes changed, especially kids. Kids liked to imitate what they see in pop culture, and pop culture basically hinted a clothing style radically different than the old standby of their parents. This included jean styles.
Remember how urban kids used to wear ill-sized pants, sometimes worn backwards to show how gansta they were? Or hanging below boxer shorts??? Jeans that say, "Damn G, I dun gots the money to buy clothes. Lemme buy one BIG assed pant so I'ds never outgrow it." Jeans that say, "Chillin' wid ma homies in prison, dawg!" Jeans that make parents say, "PULL UP THOSE PANTS MISTER! Wear a belt!"
Levi's basically ignored the youth market, and stuck with their old standbys, when they offered something new, it was basically a variation on the old design. The only companies who catered to the youth market, and followed all the trends were companies like Phat Farm, and Fubu. They started making all the cool clothes, and kids noticed. Eventually Levi's noticed too, but it was too late. Now they are trying to make a comeback with more hip, more urban designs. They have one ad now for the low cut jeans--you know the ones with the talking navel--jeans that go down to your pubes, and designed to show-off your navel area.
Anyway, those new styles are interesting, but not everyone can wear them. One style that is more mainstream is an old standby, the 505. I don't think Levi will be getting rid of this classic anytime soon.
The 505 is a straight leg, relaxed-fit jean. There are several variations around the 505, basically variations in color, and fabric material, and these variations are usually available for the women's version of the 505. The men's, and boy's 505 is basically 100% pre-washed, and pre-softened cotton denim. Unlike the 501 with a button fly, the 505 has a copper zipper. There are 5 belt loops on the waist, and 5 pockets. The 8-inch pockets in the front are deep and roomy, so are the 6-inch back pockets, and the big 2.5 x 3 inch coin pocket in the inside right pocket. The 505 is available in (men's) waist sizes ranging from 28-42. Women's 505 sizes range from 2-16.
The quality of the denim used by Levi Strauss is very good. The fabric will not fray or turn into a cheap cotton terrycloth tower after several wash-and-wear sessions. The crotch does not feel uncomfortable, nor ride up, and the fit around the thighs, and legs is great. The overall profile is slim around the thighs, without a tight fit. The waist goes up to just below your belly button.
Levi Strauss in the 1850s began using copper riveting on its jeans for durability. There are rivets securing the front pockets of the 505, but not in the back where triple stitching is used for durability. The fade quality of the 505 is standard like most indigo-dyed jeans. Fading, wear and tear depends on how you use your clothes, how much sun there is near where you live, and how you take care of your clothes in the washer. The 505 has a washing label in the inside, and it is basically normal wash in the washing machine.
By the way, Levi's is closing ALL most of its factories in the United States, except for two facilities in Texas, and sending production out of the country.
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