Vintage 90s Levi's 501 big E Selvedge Sashiko Boro Distressed

Heavily distressed 501s transformed with Japanese-inspired Sashiko & Boro repairs.

A unique pair of Levi's 501 selvedge denim, featuring an extensively distressed finish with hand-applied Sashiko/Boro-inspired repairs. The contrasting white stitching and visible repair work create a strong Japanese vintage-workwear aesthetic while preserving the classic 501 silhouette.

The denim has naturally aged blue fading, heavy whiskering, repaired tears, and multiple areas of decorative reinforcement. The combination of classic Levi's construction and Japanese-inspired repair techniques makes this pair particularly distinctive and highly collectible-looking.

⚡Brand: Levi's
⚡Model: 501
⚡Style: Selvedge / Distressed / Repaired Denim
⚡Material: Cotton denim
⚡Color: Faded Medium Blue
⚡Tagged Size: W32 L34

⚡Actual Measurements:
• Waist: 32"
• Inseam: 32"
• Outseam: 42"
• Front Rise: 10"
• Leg Opening: 8"

⚡Designer: Levi Strauss & Co.
⚡Made in: Turkey
⚡Features: Selvedge denim, classic 5-pocket construction, button fly, red tab, leather waistband patch
⚡Repair: Japanese-inspired Sashiko / Boro-style hand repair
⚡Condition: Heavily distressed vintage/pre-owned condition with extensive intentional-looking wear, tears, fraying and repair work. Please study all photos carefully.
⚡Condition Rating: 7/10 — heavily distressed / repaired

Important Note on “Big E”

The piece has a Levi's red tab, but based on the visible manufacturing/care labels showing Made in Turkey, I would not advertise it as an original vintage Big E Levi's unless you have additional proof of the tab and dating. Genuine Big E Levi's 501s are generally associated with much earlier production.

PLEASE CHECK ACTUAL SIZE CAREFULLY. NO RETURNS OR COMPLAINTS FOR WRONG SIZE.

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