Levi's jeans: how to choose and distinguish the original?

Jeans are the favorite clothing of most women around the world. And one of the most recognizable and popular brands that specialize in sewing denim clothes is, without a doubt, Levi’s.

Unfortunately, such worldwide popularity has led to the emergence of many fakes. If you want to become the owner of the original, you should learn how to distinguish a fake from an original.

The founder of the brand was born in Germany under the name Leib Strauss, where over time Jews began to be oppressed. Therefore, Leib decides to move to America, and in order to hide his nationality, he changes his name to Levi Strauss, which would later become known throughout the world.

He sailed to America on a haberdashery ship, from which he got only one roll of canvas. Since Levy was fond of fashion since childhood, he decided to sew very durable and comfortable pants out of it, which were relevant for gold diggers. The trousers hit the taste of the prospectors, so Levi Strauss opens a shop where he sells his signature trousers.

The patent brought him not only fame, but also a huge profit: 21 thousand pairs of jeans were sold in a year. The first numbered model appeared in the 70s with the number 501. Over time, it became legendary, because even today it is considered a classic, still loved by the whole world.

Absolutely any model of Levi's jeans is famous for the perfect fit. Nevertheless, today there is a large selection of models, having understood which it will be easier for you to choose your ideal pair.

They feature the legendary straight fit and signature button-down fly. They have a standard fit and the obligatory presence of five pockets. Most of the models have a characteristic aged and worn effect.

Modified classic model, which has acquired perfectly tapered legs, especially for the female figure. All the same, the classic fly with buttons and a straight cut at the hips remained. Tucked up, they look like the perfect boyfriend that can be paired with any outfit.

Very uTight trousers that fit tightly around the thighs. They have a medium rise and a very tapered cut along the entire length. They are suitable for owners of slender legs, because the model will allow you to demonstrate your figure in all its glory.

Stylish model with a mid-rise. Perfectly fits the hips and defines the figure. Suitable for girls with any shape, since the comfortable fit and classic tapered cut are universal.

A versatile model that enhances your shape. Mid-rise is suitable for girls with any type of figure. The jeans fit the hips and fall a little to the bottom. It is the perfect choice for a smart casual look.

Stylish straight-leg jeans that fit the hips. They emphasize all the advantages of the female figure. The mid-rise model will suit the owner of any shape. An ideal choice for every day, as jeans fit perfectly into a casual look.

Ideal for flared jeans fans. The mid-rise model wraps around the thighs to accentuate the feminine curves. Widened legs visually stretch the silhouette, making you taller and slimmer. Especially suitable for girls with plump legs who want to hide their flaws.

High-waisted skinny that fits snugly around the hips. The full-length tapered leg accentuates the slender legs, and the fit helps to accentuate the slim waist. The model is especially suitable for girls with an hourglass figure, and whose waistline is evenly delineated.

Depending on the cut, all Levis jeans are numbered. The code can be found on the leather logo of the jeans, on the inner tag and on the paper tag that is attached to the back belt of the jeans.

The tag may show 715.01.14 25/32 or W25 L32. This will mean the following:

• 715 - model number
• 01 - fabric code
• 14 - color code
• W - the volume of the belt, which is indicated in inches. One inch equals 2.47 cm.
• L is the height of the step seam.

All women's sizes are generally divided into three categories:

• Petite (for girls of short stature) - from 0 to 4 sizes;
• Regular (standard sizes) - from 5 to 22 sizes;
• Plus (for girls with forms) - from 16W to 30W.

To find out which size you need, measure your waist and inner thigh to find out your jeans size. Another easy way is to subtract 16 from your Russian size. So, if you wear size 44, then Levi's jeans will suit you in size 28.

Most Levis jeans have decorative fading. Manufacturers achieve this appearance through several procedures.

• First, the product is washed once for 15 minutes. This helps to soften the fabric and remove excess dye. Also, washing helps with shrinkage of the thing, so that it shrinks less in subsequent washings.
• There is also a wash with pumice stones, which in the eighties was replaced by enzymes that act faster. The thicker and heavier the fabric, the larger the stones are needed. That is why sometimes you can find small rubbed stones in the pockets of new jeans, which get there during the washing process.
• Then comes the scraping process. It is made by hand with emery paper paired with a laser. However, this process cannot be fully automated, since only manual processing can achieve a natural scuff effect and make one pair different from another.
• For the most worn look, brushes are used. The part company uses real worn jeans as a reference, making the new jeans as similar as possible. Despite the fact that the work is performed by a robot, the process is under the control of specialists, so each product is unique.

The brand has a fairly cheap line of jeans - Levi's Signature. It does not have many branded parts, so we will talk about more expensive lines.

Today, most of the factories are located in Latin America and Turkey. Therefore, if jeans say they are made in the USA, they are 100% fake.

All outside seams are perfect, and on the inside they are flawlessly finished with an overlock. There may be threads protruding from the inside, but these are small and rare.

A YKK snake is used as a clasp. At the same time, the company logo is not always indicated on it. But if the zipper is from another brand, you are definitely in front of a fake.

On the belt there is a leather label (patch), on which the brand name is most often written and the brand name is applied - two horses trying to rip jeans. Today the label is made not of leather, but of polymer cardboard, but outwardly it should still resemble a leather product.

In ladies' models, it can be smaller and look lighter.

A small flag is always sewn to the back pocket, usually it is red. You can also find white, green or orange. This flag is a trademark of the original Levis jeans.

The rivets are made of copper or nickel, they are round and bear the brand name. When viewed from the inside, the rivets should bear the same model number as the label.

Sewn on the back from the inside so tightly that you can hang jeans from it. The inscription is embroidered with bright threads evenly and clearly.

Genuine Levi's jeans cannot be cheap because they use expensive materials and sophisticated tailoring techniques. Given the various promotions and sales, today in the US you can buy Levi's jeans from $ 18, but the average price fluctuates in the region of $ 50- $ 90.

Choosing Levi's jeans by your figure is easy as they all fit the size shown. You need to be guided by the digital code, knowing the size of your waist, hips and the length of the inner seam. Do not forget about the features of your figure, perhaps a model with a low rise is not suitable for you, or vice versa.

If you have a slim figure, jeans of almost any style and size will suit you.The owners of curvaceous forms need to pay attention to the denim of a dark color, abandoning the bleached models. The classic straight model fits perfectly on any figure.

Most girls note the durability of Levi's jeans, their comfort to wear and long lasting color retention. There is no doubt about the quality of the original product, and the variety of models will allow you to choose the ideal model suitable for any type of figure.

Since they fit well, you don't have to sew them on yourself. In addition, they look very stylish and expensive, and due to the fact that they are 98% cotton, the body breathes in them, feeling lightness and comfort.