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Browse all Re/Done jeans →Vintage 80s Selvege Repaired Levi's 501s - #1583
The verdict
A rare, professionally-repaired vintage 80s Levi's 501 at USD 845—ultra-premium pricing for serious vintage denim collectors only.
Fit
Vintage 501s are notoriously tight and high-rise. An 80s pair runs narrow through the hip and long in the rise. Repairs (visible seaming/patching) affect fit and wear unpredictably.
Quality
Authentic 80s Levi's 501 fabric is legendary—dense, rigid selvege that softens only after months of wear. Repairs are professional but additive; fabric integrity varies.
Is the price fair?
USD 845 is extreme. Justified only for serious collectors pursuing a specific rare piece or documented vintage investment.
Best for
Museum-quality collectors, vintage denim historians, or someone with a specific cultural/personal attachment to 80s 501s. Not a functional everyday pant.
Care
Hand-wash cold, infrequently; professional conservation is advisable. Repairs may not survive aggressive laundering.
How this take was made: generated from this listing and Re/Done's track record in this line — we haven't hand-tested this exact item, and we never invent specs we can't verify. Price is pulled from the store and may drift. How we review →