Summary • Levi’s is re-releasing the 1901 501®, the first to feature a fifth pocket • The exclusive Japan version uses Japanese denim and craftsmanship • It’s a collector's item with all Japanese details on its buttons and patches
A pivotal moment in denim history is being celebrated in a new, exceptional form. The Levi's 1901 501®, the first-ever 501® to feature a fifth pocket, has been meticulously re-released as an exclusive "Japan" version. This landmark addition, the second back pocket, transformed the jean from a four-pocket "waist overall" into the iconic five-pocket design we know today.
This limited-edition reproduction is a profound tribute to both American heritage and Japanese craftsmanship. It is made from a premium, Japanese-produced Shrink-to-Fit™ plain selvedge deni