[~60's] Vintage Levi's 557 Denim Jacket "Big E"

Estimated to be from around the 1960s, this is a "557 (3rd Type) denim jacket" made by Levi's.

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Levi's(Levi's)In 1853, "Levi Strauss (The brand has its origins in Levi Strauss Co., a general store and fabric merchant established in San Francisco by Levi Strauss, and brought jeans to the world.

At a time when gold mining was popular, Levi's listened to the opinions of the workers working in the gold mines and commercialized work pants made from canvas fabric used for tents and ship sails, which led to the creation of jeans. It is also the origin.

He began manufacturing what is now known as denim jeans in the 1870s, creating the first "waist overall" jeans with copper rivets at stress points, which he patented in 1873.

In the 20th century, Levi's jeans became popular in the United States and abroad, and became a symbol of youth culture, especially under the influence of Hollywood movies in the 1950s.
Jeans are no longer just work clothes, but have established themselves as a fashion item, and today they continue to maintain their position as the pioneers of denim jeans.

The model we will be introducing this time is the "557", which is known as a model with few actual copies due to its production period of only 5 years from 1962 to 1967.
This model is also commonly known as "3rd".

Even compared to the "4th" model "70505", the discoloration, fabric feel, and presence unique to vintage Levi's are different.

Among the 3rd models, there are "557XX with guarantee", "557XX without guarantee", and "557",This individual is missing a patch, which is also a criterion for judgment.
However, considering the remaining patch marks and the fact that the inside of the pocket flap is made of denim fabric of the same ounce, I think it's definitely 557.

The back of the button is engraved with "O"
The red tab comes with the "Big E of Equal V" which is said to have been adopted from 1953 to the late 1960s.

The older it gets, the more beautiful the indigo fades in the warp and weft.
Even today, various denim products are sold from various places, but the atmosphere is obvious at a glance.
Nothing beats a vintage vibe.

simple is best. Having one jacket like this will definitely come in handy.Just putting it on lightly will create a great atmosphere, so please wear it simply.

I cannot confirm the size description, but I think it corresponds to "L" in Japanese size.
If there were any patches left, I think it would be a golden size item, which many people are looking for around 44 or 46.

Even if you look at the actual size, it seems to be on the larger side, so even people with larger bodies can wear it without any problems.

The remaining color of the denim is also "dark blue"
Although there is some slight fading due to scratches on the neck and sleeves, it is an individual with excellent color retention.
These days, it's rare to see vintage Levi's with dark blue color remaining...

There are signs of use such as dirt, fading, scratches, and missing tags, but there is no major damage that would make it difficult to wear, so I think you can still wear it. 

“Levi’s” is a top brand that has an indispensable position when talking about vintage.
Among them, the price of the "557 (3rd)" model is bound to rise even more in the future due to its low number of pitches and the sudden rise in price of the "70505" model.

A perfect piece for your wardrobe or as a collection item.
This is a rare item that rarely arrives in our shop, so if you are looking for one, don't miss this opportunity.