Decades of Dedication

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Some things are worth preserving. Like your old Levi’s shrink-to-fits from the 80s that you’ve worn in from completely dry yourself. That’s what René Hagemann has done, and now the jeans are in the race for at brand new pair from Meadow. But actually, René kept more than one pair in his closet.

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In doubt about which one he should choose to compete in the competition, René send me photos of a total of six pairs of jeans. I picked out the one above, but now that I have the chance I want to show you the rest of his treasures. Please bear in mind that all the jeans below are not competing, but only included as a showcase of magnificent denim. But actually, René’s collection is missing his shrink-to-fits from the late 70s, which he got from his parents shop back when he was a teenager.

This is a pair of Levi’s Vintage Clothing 1947 501:

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Another pair of 1947s:

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Thomas Bojer

Founder and editor-in-chief at Denimhunters
Thomas got into denim through a keen interest in manufacturing and a love for the well-faded jean. He's based in Copenhagen, Denmark, but he travels as much as his job allows. Through Denimhunters he has found a way to share his passion with likeminded enthusiasts while learning more about the blue fabric. Thomas' favourite jean is the 1947 501XX and he has a soft spot for Red Wing Shoes.
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Published on 9 February 2012 2 Comments
  • Rene

    HOLY SHIT!!!

  • Arie van den Berg

    Wonderful worn in Levi´s LVC. When I look at the patchwork on some of them, they could be mine. Me either like to wear old wornout patched dry Levi´s.
    Now I am involving in a project with a museum in Rotterdam, the Netherlands.
    There is an exhibition in Museum Rotterdam, called Workstyle (Werkstijl), showing the influence of workwear on todays fashion. Part of the expo is a project with 7 people from Rotterdam: they are asked to wear a rigid LVC Levis 501 model 1966 daily while working during 6 months. Every month there will be a photo-update of the wear-in process. The people have different professions: carpenter, gardener, harbourworker, cyclist (it´s Dutch you know), fashion-designer and me as a teacher.
    Take a look at: http://www.museumrotterdam.nl/werkstijl