What year are Levi's® considered vintage?

While there’s some debate around what qualifies as vintage Levi’s®, original vintage refers to any Levi’s® made before 1971.

Are there fake vintage Levi's®?

Yes, there are fake vintage Levi’s® out there. But there are a few ways to make sure your Levi’s® are authentic. Legit vintage Levi’s® have: - Branded metal buttons and rivets - Detailed care tags (unless it's pre-1971) - A Levi’s® tab (red, orange, white, black, silver, gold, etc.) reading: - “LEVI’S®” (pre-1971 or as part of the 2018 limited-edition line) - “Levi’s®” (1971 onward) - Just “®” (10% of tabs are blank) - LEVI’S premium (2018) - Even and quality stitching - The “Two Horse” brand patch made of leather or faux leather Often imitated, but never successfully duplicated. Accept no substitutes for a Levi’s® original.

What are the most popular vintage Levi's®?

Some of the most popular vintage Levi's® include the 501® Original Jeans (our first-ever blue jean, known for its signature button fly), Trucker Jackets, 505™ Regular Jeans (our bestselling zip-fly design) and our classic Orange Tab collection. These pieces reflect our rich history of craftsmanship and timeless style—so much so that many of these fits are still available to purchase today, either new or secondhand. Collectors and enthusiasts all over the world love the comfort and quality of vintage Levi's®. So if you're seeking them out yourself, here are a few of the most coveted fits and years to look for: The 501® Original (particularly from the 1950s–1990s) Orange Tab Big E (1960s-1970s), The 505™ Regular (1970s–1990s) The 550™ Relaxed (1980s–1990s) The 517™ Bootcut (1970s–1980s)