501 after 40 years

Things become more fun when you have a little knowledge.
So I got a Levi's 501 of the same vintage as my birth year.



In my birth year, the vintage is called "late 66", so it's a little strange.
I can't say it's old, and it's not new either.
The fabric does not "fall vertically" so much,
This series was unpopular during the vintage boom that was popular around middle school.
However, it has been 40 years since it was manufactured, so
Vintage means vintage.

Popular vintage Levi's designs include details called "XX" and "Big E,"
There are some models such as the "Great War model" that I personally think is the ultimate vintage denim.
If you're in that kind of class, you won't be able to wear them casually.
If you want to wear it more casually, are the early 66's still popular? I wonder if it is.
It was in the early 1966s that I first became interested in vintage denim.
However, if it is in good condition, it now costs around 60,000 yen.
I can't wear this casually.

It is said that it was actually a ``coincidence'' that I decided to buy ``Year of Birth'' this time.
It's the same with watches, but you can't just buy items based on your birth year.
Since it is a vintage item, the condition varies widely.
The basics of vintage items are absolute "condition", so
If you happen to get something in your birth year, you're just lucky.

From time to time, I receive inquiries about products based on my year of birth.
Rather than focusing only on that, decide firmly on the model you want,
It is more important to buy items that are in good condition and within your budget.
Furthermore, it is important to know what kind of things are available in your year of birth.
If you do this, you will automatically find what you need,
As I wrote earlier, the honest thing about this denim is that
It's not that it's popular,
However, the price is not particularly low either.
Of course, replica jeans are better in quality and everything.
I bought it knowing this.

So why would you buy something like that?
Basically, I want clothes that I can wear without hesitation.
If it is damaged, repair it and wear it.
But I want to cherish the vintage atmosphere.
Considering that, I don't think the late 66 is a bad option.

What I really want is an early 66 model in good condition.
505 big E and red ears in good condition.
But it's not that easy to get,
All you have to do is wait patiently for something you like.
For now, I'm going to wear these firmly,
It was worn out, repaired and worn again.
If I find something I want in the meantime, I'll buy it.
In this way, you can wear it while imagining an invisible future,
Isn't that the fun of vintage items?

I'm not a collector, but someone who wants to put everything to practical use.
Things are used up and used for nothing.
I can't wait to see what changes will happen from now on!