Vintage 1980s Levi's 501 Jeans Dark Acid Wash Made In USA w32

Description: Item: Original Levi’s 501 jeans in dark acid wash denim. Classic straight-leg 501 cut with button fly, five-pocket construction and signature rear arcuate stitching with red tab. Mid-rise with a straight fit through the leg, consistent with the original 501 silhouette. Made in USA example from the late 1980s–1990s period. Era: 1980s–1990s Brand: Levi’s Condition: Very good vintage condition. Denim retains strong structure with pronounced acid wash contrast throughout. Light, honest wear consistent with age, adding depth and character. No structural issues noted. Provenance Note:Dark acid wash 501s represent one of the more visually striking late 20th-century denim finishes. Made in USA examples from this era mark a significant period of American production before large-scale offshore shifts. The bold wash combined with the timeless straight 501 cut makes this a confident, era-specific piece that remains highly wearable today. Measurements: Size on garment: N/A Waist: 32" Inner leg: 29" Outer leg: 39" Trouser cuff: 8" Condition Notes: Please be aware. All our true vintage items come with a history, and minor signs of age, wear, or character should be expected. Any notable marks, damage, or repairs will always be clearly mentioned. This natural wear is part of what gives genuine vintage its individuality and authenticity. True vintage should not be confused with modern second-hand clothing We photograph all garments using a professional, studio-grade imaging system designed to show colour, texture, and shape as accurately as possible. This setup was built specifically to give a true representation of each piece and avoid misleading presentation, however, we do not take photos of inside the garment. While we take great care in inspecting every piece, with true vintage it is always possible that a minor detail may be missed. Sizing Notes: Please compare these measurements to a similar item you already own, laid flat (rather than measuring your body). Start with pit-to-pit (chest), then check length. Vintage pieces can be cut boxier and shorter than modern equivalents, so the measurements listed are the best guide to fit. For trousers, please compare the waist and leg measurements to a pair you already own, laid flat, rather than measuring your body directly. Our modern sizing estimates are based on chest measurements using the following tee / shirt sizing scale: 31–34″ = XXS35–36″ = XS37–38″ = S39–40″ = M41–42″ = L43–44″ = XL45–46″ = XXL47–48″ = 3XL For jackets, knitwear, and padded outerwear, we grade one size down from the tee scale to allow for structure, lining, and bulk. Buying true vintage clothing: When buying true vintage clothing, you are buying a piece of clothing as an investment. We believe most of our true vintage items will hold or increase in value in years to come. We hope you will cherish your purchase. Returns: We are an independent micro business, and while we are always happy to accept returns within the timeframes below, return postage costs are the responsibility of the buyer. We accept returns within 14 days of delivery for UK orders and within 30 days for Europe and International orders. Items must be returned to us within these periods. This means the returns must be back with us within those 14 days in the UK and within 30 days for Europe and International items. Please see our returns policy page for full details.

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Product Details

Brand Levi's
Product Condition Very good vintage condition. Denim retains strong structure with pronounced acid wash contrast throughout. Light, honest wear consistent with age, adding depth and character. No structural issues noted.
Condition Rating Very good
Other Details Dark acid wash 501s represent one of the more visually striking late 20th-century denim finishes. Made in USA examples from this era mark a significant period of American production before large-scale offshore shifts. The bold wash combined with the timeless straight 501 cut makes this a confident, era-specific piece that remains highly wearable today.

Measurements

Size on garment N/A

General Men's Size Guide

Chest Modern Size
25‐33" XXXS
31‐34" XXS
35‐36" XS
37‐38" S
39‐40" M
41‐42" L
43‐44" XL
45‐46" XXL
47‐48" 3XL

Note: Jackets, knitwear and outerwear measure a couple of inches larger than the chest sizes above, allowing room for lining and layering. Our size estimate already accounts for this.

General Women's Size Guide

Bust UK Size
24‐25" UK 0
26‐27" UK 2
28‐29" UK 4
30‐31" UK 6
32‐33" UK 8
34‐35" UK 10
36‐37" UK 12
38‐39" UK 14
40‐41" UK 16
42‐43" UK 18
44‐45" UK 20
46‐47" UK 22
48‐49" UK 24
50‐51" UK 26

Note: Jackets, knitwear and outerwear measure a couple of inches larger than the chest sizes above, allowing room for lining and layering. Our size estimate already accounts for this.

All our pieces are genuine vintage, so expect minor signs of age, wear and character. It's part of what makes each one individual. Any notable marks, damage or repairs are always mentioned and photographed. We shoot every garment under professional studio lighting to show colour, texture and shape as accurately as possible, though we don't photograph the inside of garments.

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Vintage 1980s Levi's 501 Jeans Dark Acid Wash Made In USA w32

Description:

Item: Original Levi’s 501 jeans in dark acid wash denim. Classic straight-leg 501 cut with button fly, five-pocket construction and signature rear arcuate stitching with red tab. Mid-rise with a straight fit through the leg, consistent with the original 501 silhouette. Made in USA example from the late 1980s–1990s period.

Era: 1980s–1990s

Brand: Levi’s

Condition: Very good vintage condition. Denim retains strong structure with pronounced acid wash contrast throughout. Light, honest wear consistent with age, adding depth and character. No structural issues noted.

Provenance Note:
Dark acid wash 501s represent one of the more visually striking late 20th-century denim finishes. Made in USA examples from this era mark a significant period of American production before large-scale offshore shifts. The bold wash combined with the timeless straight 501 cut makes this a confident, era-specific piece that remains highly wearable today.

Measurements:

Size on garment: N/A          

Waist: 32"

Inner leg: 29"

Outer leg: 39"

Trouser cuff: 8"

Condition Notes:

Please be aware. All our true vintage items come with a history, and minor signs of age, wear, or character should be expected. Any notable marks, damage, or repairs will always be clearly mentioned. This natural wear is part of what gives genuine vintage its individuality and authenticity. True vintage should not be confuséd with modern second-hand clothing

We photograph all garments using a professional, studio-grade imaging system designed to show colour, texture, and shape as accurately as possible. This setup was built specifically to give a true representation of each piece and avoid misleading presentation, however, we do not take photos of inside the garment. While we take great care in inspecting every piece, with true vintage it is always possible that a minor detail may be missed.

Sizing Notes:

Please compare these measurements to a similar item you already own, laid flat (rather than measuring your body). Start with pit-to-pit (chest), then check length. Vintage pieces can be cut boxier and shorter than modern equivalents, so the measurements listed are the best guide to fit.

For trousers, please compare the waist and leg measurements to a pair you already own, laid flat, rather than measuring your body directly.

Our modern sizing estimates are based on chest measurements using the following tee / shirt sizing scale:

31–34″ = XXS
35–36″ = XS
37–38″ = S
39–40″ = M
41–42″ = L
43–44″ = XL
45–46″ = XXL
47–48″ = 3XL

For jackets, knitwear, and padded outerwear, we grade one size down from the tee scale to allow for structure, lining, and bulk.

Buying true vintage clothing:

When buying true vintage clothing, you are buying a piece of clothing as an investment. We believe most of our true vintage items will hold or increase in value in years to come. We hope you will cherish your purchase.

Returns:

We are an independent micro business, and while we are always happy to accept returns within the timeframes below, return postage costs are the responsibility of the buyer.

We accept returns within 14 days of delivery for UK orders and within 30 days for Europe and International orders. Items must be returned to us within these periods. This means the returns must be back with us within those 14 days in the UK and within 30 days for Europe and International items.

Please see our returns policy page for full details.

 

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