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

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

Unfortunately, this worldwide popularity has caused a lot of fakes. If you want to become the owner of the original, you should learn to distinguish a fake from the original.

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

In America, he sailed on the ship haberdashery goods, from which he got only one roll of canvas. Since Levi was fond of fashion since childhood, he decided to make very durable and comfortable pants that were relevant for gold miners. The trousers were to the delight of the miners, so Levi Strauss opens a shop where he sells his signature pants.

The patent brought him not only fame, but also a huge profit: for the year 21 thousand pairs of jeans were sold. The first numbered model appeared in the 70s, receiving 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 a perfect fit. Nevertheless, today there is a large selection of models, having understood which will make it easier for you to choose your perfect pair.

They are distinguished by a legendary straight cut and branded button fly. They have a standard fit and have five pockets. Most models have a characteristic effect of aging and scuffing.

Modified classic model, which has acquired perfectly narrowed trouser legs, especially for the female figure. Everything also remained the classic button fly and straight cut in the hips. When folded, they look like perfect boyfriends that can be combined with any clothes.

Very muchZky pants that tightly fit the hips. They have an average fit and the most narrowed 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 an average fit. Perfectly fits the hips and emphasizes the figure. Suitable for girls with any shape, because a comfortable fit and a classic narrowed cut is universal.

Universal model that emphasizes your form. Medium fit is suitable for girls with any type of figure. Jeans fit hips, and a little loose to the bottom. This is the perfect choice for a smart casual look.

Stylish jeans straight cut, tight hips. Emphasize all the advantages of a female figure. The model with an average fit will suit the owner of any form. The perfect choice for every day, because jeans are the best fit for a casual look.

The perfect choice for flared jeans. A model with an average fit around the hips, emphasizes feminine curves. Extended leg visually pull the silhouette, making you taller and slimmer. Especially suitable for girls with plump legs, who want to hide their flaws.

Skinny high-waisted, tight-fitting hips. Narrowed leg lengths emphasize slender legs, and the fit feature helps to emphasize a thin waist. The model is especially suitable for girls with an hourglass figure, and whose waist line is evenly outlined.

Depending on the cut, all Levis jeans are digitally numbered. The code is indicated on the leather jeans logo, on the inner label and on the paper tag that is attached to the back jeans belt.

The label can be indicated 715.01.14 25/32 or W25 L32. It means the following:

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

All female sizes, as a rule, are divided into three categories:

• Petite (for girls of small 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 what size you need, measure the waist and inner thigh, and you will know your jeans size. Another simple way is to subtract from your Russian size 16. So, if you are wearing size 44, then Levi's jeans will suit you size 28.

Most Levis jeans have decorative scuffs. Manufacturers achieve this appearance with several procedures.

• First, the product is subjected to a single wash for 15 minutes. This helps make the fabric softer and remove excess paint. Washing also helps with the shrinkage of things, making it less to sit down during subsequent washings.
• Also washing is performed with pumice stones, which in the eighties were replaced with enzymes that act faster. The thicker and heavier the fabric, the larger the stones are needed. That is why sometimes in the pockets of new jeans you can find small worn out pebbles that get there in the process of washing.
• 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 allows one to achieve a natural effect of wear and make one pair different from the other.
• For the most worn out type, brushing is applied. Part company uses genuine worn jeans as a model, making 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 obtained 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 it is written on jeans that they are made in the USA, it is 100% fake.

All exterior seams are perfect, and from the inside they are flawlessly treated with an overlock. Sticking threads may be present on the inside, but they are small and rare.

As a fastener the YKK snake is used. At the same time, the company logo on it is not always indicated. But if the zipper of another brand, before you just fake.

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

In female 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 signature distinction for original Levis jeans.

The rivets are made of copper or nickel, they are round in shape and they bear the name of the brand. If you look from the inside, the model number should be present on the rivets, the same as on the label.

It is sewn on the back from the inside so tightly that you can hang jeans for it. The inscription is embroidered with bright threads exactly and clearly.

Original Levi's jeans can not be cheap, because for their tailoring they use expensive materials and apply sophisticated technologies for sewing. Considering various promotions and sales, today in the USA you can buy Levi's jeans from $ 18, but the average price varies around $ 50- $ 90.

Levi's jeans are easy to choose because they all fit the size indicated. You need to focus on the digital code, knowing the volume of your waist, hips and the length of the inner seam. Do not forget about the features of your figure, you may not be suitable model with a low fit, or vice versa.

If you have a slim figure, you can use jeans of almost any style and size. Owners of magnificent 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 of the girls note the durability of Levi's jeans, their wearing comfort and the long retention of the original color. 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 the body well, you do not have to take them down yourself. In addition, they look very stylish and expensive, and due to the fact that 98% consist of cotton, the body breathes in them, feeling lightness and comfort.