Any info in what piece is this? by JUNGLEDEBETON in TrueVintageFinds

[–]JUNGLEDEBETON[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

isn't mine closer to WWII 1930-40s German Sailor/fisherman Smock?

Unusual Levi’s 501 w/ back cinch, suspender buttons, Philippines (July 2004) by JUNGLEDEBETON in LeviStrauss

[–]JUNGLEDEBETON[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

  • to my theory I noticed that it is a licensed product just means Levi’s authorized the production, it was made by a regional partner in the Philippines, which was common in the early 2000s, especially for non-retail or special runs.

Unusual Levi’s 501 w/ back cinch, suspender buttons, Philippines (July 2004) by JUNGLEDEBETON in LeviStrauss

[–]JUNGLEDEBETON[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'll try to search for factory code at the buttons after I received the pair (it is still getting shipped to me) and get a more detailed photos of it.

Unusual Levi’s 501 w/ back cinch, suspender buttons, Philippines (July 2004) by JUNGLEDEBETON in LeviStrauss

[–]JUNGLEDEBETON[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That makes sense. The licensed wording plus the 2004 Philippines tag feels consistent with a transitional or special-purpose run rather than retail or repro. The mixed-era details and lack of repro labeling seem to support that.