Vintage Original Late 1970's Early 1980's Levi's 501 Red Line Selvedge Jeans W 34 japansk kvalite The brand has roots that denim history book The brand has roots that goes back to the 1950's but it wasen't until the late 80's that Sugar Cane started building the reputation for being one of the best denim makers in Japan and it is a reputation they still deserve The pleated front (the fold that goes next to the zipper) is a way to give the otherwise sturdy canvas fabric some flexibility and the dots that keep the fold in place are built up by closely spaces stitches Even if the US production was picked up again for the LVC line in 1998 It's clear that someone has worn and loved these jeans back in the day and they still has a lot of wear left in them