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Vintage 70s Levi's Buckle Back 502 - #1594
The verdict
Fit
Vintage 70s cut interpreted through Re/Done's reconstruction. Buckle-back waist band typical of that era; fit varies by original piece.
Quality
Authentic vintage Levi's denim reworked; quality depends entirely on the original garment's condition and construction era.
Price check
Luxury tier at $445. Vintage Levi's rework commands premium pricing due to scarcity and brand reconstruction labor.
Best for
Denim collectors and vintage enthusiasts with budgets for heritage reworking; statement denim seekers.
Care
Vintage denim often needs gentle care; cold water wash to preserve indigo, lay flat to dry.
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What owners report about Re/Done jeans
Owners report rigid, heavyweight denim that holds its shape through repeated wear and washing, with a fit that hugs the waist and seat and relaxes through the leg. Reviewers describe the jeans as comfortable straight away with no break-in needed, and the free lifetime repair policy (owner pays shipping) comes up as a plus. Complaints are smaller-scale: some wearers get lower-back gapping that needs tailoring, the button-fly hardware can feel flimsy over time, and pricing sits at the luxury end.
- Strengths
- Heavyweight denim that keeps its shape after washing and frequent wear, with reviewers reporting no break-in period.
- Watch out for
- Lower-back waist gapping that requires tailoring, flimsy-feeling button-fly buttons, and luxury pricing are the recurring gripes, and reworked-vintage pairs vary more in wash and size than the standard line.
- Sizing
- Reviewers report true-to-size fit with a high rise and long inseams; wearers with slimmer thighs may find the leg loose, and reworked-vintage pairs are less consistent in sizing than the standard line.
About Re/Done's jeans line as a whole. Sources: And They're Sustainable, Too: The Re/Done Jeans Review · Re/Done Jeans Review: You need to know this about their sizing · RE/DONE Jeans Review - Must Read This Before Buying
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