You know them. You love them. And chances are you’re wearing a pair right now. For 150 years we’ve been creating different versions of the 501® jeans that celebrate our heritage and your individuality—from the OG to the ’90s to the revival of the ’81. Get to know all of them, and don’t be surprised if it becomes impossible to pick just one favorite family member. Let’s dive in, shall we?
501® ORIGINAL
This certified denim legend is the OG that started it all. Representing the past, present and future of style, our 501® Original is the blueprint for every pair of jeans in existence right now (crazy, right?). With a versatile, straight fit and effortlessly cool silhouette, they’re designed to look good on literally everybody. The patented durable rivets and five-pocket styling keep it timeless, while our signature button fly adds authentic old-school flair. Oh and did we mention this fit really does get better with age? (We have 150 years to prove it.)
501® ’54
Have you met our newest 501® fit yet? Allow us to introduce you to our 501® ’54. Inspired by a 69-year-old pair of jeans pulled right out of the Levi’s® Archives, this fit is made special by their heritage details—from the stitching to back pocket shape. They sit at your waist and feature our distinct 501® anti-fit through the seat and thigh (meaning they’ve got some room up top), then it tapers slightly down the leg so you can show off those kicks. They’re truly a nod to our history, but in a current and contemporary way.
501® ’93
Think back to 1993. That was a good year. If you were around then, you probably spent most of it on a skateboard. And if you were on a skateboard, you might remember these: our 501® ’93. But if you weren’t around, here’s the lowdown of this fit: These vintage-inspired jeans have a slightly higher front so they sit at your waist. But just like the original, it has a fuller seat, waist and thigh—plus the signature straight leg, from knee to ankle, bringing that true early ’90s skate culture to a new generation.
501® ORIGINAL SHORTS
In a sense, everything we do at Levi’s® flows from our 501® Original Jeans that started it all. Our 501® Original Shorts offer that same iconic silhouette you know and love: Not too loose, not too slim, cut straight from the hips all the way to the thigh. We kept it simple and designed them with a button fly, iconic 5-pocket styling and a versatile cut that hits just above the knees. Because a good pair of denim shorts need no fuss or frills.
501® ’93 SHORTS
The throwback, fits-just-right jean shorts you've always dreamed of finding at the thrift store. Yeah, you know the one. Much like its full-length counterpart, our 501® ’93 Shorts sit at your waist and fit loose on the hip and thighs. We like to think of them as our 501® Original Shorts’ cousin, but with a low-slung, skater-inspired vibe. The raw hem makes it look like you chopped them off yourself, when in actuality we did all the DIY work for you. And the best part? These look waaay better than the ones your older cousin wore in the ’90s.
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