Originally released as the '501 Z,' these Levi's Vintage Clothing 1954 501 Jeans represent Levi's expansion into new territory. Up to this point, Levi's were primarily worn out West, where they had earned a loyal following. East Coasters, however, were largely unfamiliar with this button fly work pant. In order to familiarise the East Coast with this American classic, Levi's took the original 501 Shrink-to-Fit Jean and replaced the classic button fly with a zipper, and named it the '501 Z.' It retained all the other details loved by longtime wearers: the famed silhouette, rivets and tough-but-flexible denim. Eventually, retailers began providing customers with both options—the 501 Jean and its zippered brother, the 501 Z. Today, Levi's recreated the latter in classic selvedge denim for these 1954 501 Jeans to help tell the story of the 501 and its evolution through the decades.

The only 501 with a zipper instead of a button fly, originally released as the '501 Z'.
This jean retains the famed silhouette, rivets and tough-but-flexible denim loved by longtime wearers.
Levi's worked with a Japanese artisan mill to painstakingly recreate 1950s Levi’s selvedge denim.
Double-needle arcuate stitching.
Two back pockets with concealed rivets.
Big “E” single-sided Red Tab.
Iconic Two Horse leather patch.

Slightly tapered leg
Sits at your waist
Zip fly
5-Pocket styling
100% Organic cotton
Japanese non-stretch rigid shrink-to-fit denim
Made in Japan

Better clothes. Better choices. We made this garment with organically grown cotton, which uses no synthetic pesticides and saves water.

This is a shrink-to-fit denim.The jeans will typically shrink by approximately 2 inches in the leg after washing.