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Browse all Re/Done jeans →Vintage 60s Big E Selvedge Levi's Single Stitch Cut Off - #1597
The verdict
Fit
Big E (red Big E tab) denotes pre-1971 Levi's—small, narrow waists and high rises. Cutoffs mean hemmed inseam; proportions are vintage and tight by modern standards.
Quality
Big E Levi's are the gold standard of vintage denim: superior single-stitch construction, selvedge density, and dye permanence. This is heirloom-grade cloth.
Is the price fair?
USD 325 is mid-to-high collector pricing. For a wearable Big E, this is fair if the size suits you and you value era-authentic construction.
Best for
A true vintage denim collector with period-specific knowledge and a body type that fits 60s proportions; styling is intentional Americana.
Care
Hand-wash alone in cool water; single-stitch seams are strong but deserve care. Air-dry away from heat.
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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