Levi's Vintage Clothing Fall-Winter '15

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—01. The Golden Handshake.

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This year marks the 100th anniversary of Levi’s partnership with the now legendary Cone Mills denim factory. The brand's marquee line, Levi’s Vintage Clothing, has produced a collection called The Golden Handshake, which draws on historically accurate garments from the early 20th century culled from their archive. The surrounding lookbook imagery is equally referential, utilizing this season's pieces in a believable presentation of period Appalachian photographs. This very special offering, which has now started to show up in stores, is the perfect way to mark such an auspicious occasion. 

—Levi’s Vintage Clothing

Levi's Vintage Clothing 1970s Orange Tab 615

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—01. Medium wash.
—02. Cone Mills denim.

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Levi's Orange Tab products from the late '60s and early '70s, long thought by collectors to be inferior to vintage Red Tab items, have received many desirable reproductions from LVC this season, surely regaining some of the respect they deserve in the process. Produced in a medium washed original Cone Mills denim, the 1970s 615 model is an understated style with a straight leg, bar tack construction, zip fly and a leather-like patch.

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Cone Denim: Behind the Scenes

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—01. A conversation with Bud Strickland.

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Aaron Kurtz and photographer Farhad Samari have put together a video showcasing a behind the scenes look at their trip to the Cone Mills facility in North Carloina. The visuals and conversation with Product Development Director Bud Strickland provide further insight into the iconic American company, building on the feature that appeared in our eighth issue.

—Aaron Kurtz
—Farhad Samari