Expert Level: Levi's Valencia 555, Crotch Rivet, Cinch Back, BIG E

【15 Years of Expertise】

Thank you for viewing. With 15 years of experience in Americamura, handling thousands of denim pieces, I carefully select only those that "tell a story" – in terms of their fading, details, and background. Please see my profile for more details.

Product Description

From my personal collection, I'm offering a piece with overwhelming character.
This is a 1930s reproduction model made at the US Valencia factory (555 stamp).

Although the patch markings are faded, this is a 201XX or 501XX model, replicating the specifications of around 1937, featuring "crotch rivets," a "cinch back," and a "single-sided BIG E" tab.

What's particularly noteworthy is the "color."
Years of wear as a favorite pair have brought out the raw, vertical fading unique to Valencia-made denim to its absolute limit.
The rugged whiskers around the waist, the heavy honeycomb pattern behind the knees, and the realistic distressing.
This is "genuine aging" that cannot be replicated by even the best processed products.

■ Details (Authentication Points)
Manufacture: November 1995, US Valencia Factory (555)
Specifications: Crotch rivets, cinch back, hidden rivets
Red Tab: Single-sided BIG E
Selvedge: Selvedge denim
Patch: 201XX or 501XX (see images)

■ Size (Actual Measurements)
*This is the most important part. Please measure and confirm.
Waist: Approximately 36.5-37cm
Inseam: Approximately 77-78cm

■ Condition
This item has been genuinely loved and worn, with damage to the knees and hem, as well as some missing stitches.
However, this "finish" is its greatest value. I want to sell this to someone who understands the vintage aesthetic and will appreciate this piece as a "fully matured masterpiece."

【A Word】
Honestly, this is a "seriously cool" piece that I'm reluctant to let go of.
Valencia-made with crotch rivets, and with this kind of fading, it's rare to find on the market.
For those who appreciate its value, first come, first served.