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Levi's 505 Orange Tab Jeans, Medium Wash Distressed Denim
5.0(222)
Condition 2.0/5 · Good
99.6% positive · 222 sales
Rare Find

Levi's 505 Orange Tab Jeans, Medium Wash Distressed Denim

$74.97

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Some jeans just wear time better than others, and this Levi's 505 Orange Tab pair is a standout example of American denim built to last. For collectors chasing genuine 1980s workwear heritage rather than a modern reissue, this is the real thing.

Cut in a medium wash with visible distressing throughout, this pair carries the small tag USA construction associated with earlier Levi's production runs. The fading and wear present are consistent with decades of authentic use, giving the denim a lived-in character that cannot be replicated by design.

KEY FEATURES & DETAILS

  • Brand: Levi's
  • Style: 505 Orange Tab Jeans
  • Material: Denim
  • Color: Medium Wash
  • Condition: Pre-owned - Fair, distressed
  • Classification: Rare vintage piece

WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT

  • The small tag USA detailing points to an earlier era of Levi's manufacturing that is increasingly hard to source in the current market.
  • The 505 Orange Tab line holds a firm place in denim collecting circles, and pairs like this rarely surface in this specific cut and wash.
  • Genuine vintage distressing tells an authentic story of wear that new denim simply cannot fake.
  • The medium wash offers a versatile tone that works as easily in a curated wardrobe as it does in a vintage archive.
  • Owning a piece with this level of period-correct detail makes it a meaningful addition for any serious denim collector.

CONDITION & DISCLAIMER

This is a pre-owned vintage item sourced from a trusted third-party seller. Foundry was not the original purchaser. Items are sold as found and may show minor signs of wear consistent with age, adding to their vintage character. Pricing, shipping, and returns are managed by the original seller. This site may earn a commission from purchases made through third-party links.

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WHY VINTAGE?

It Already Exists

Vintage isn’t “produced” it’s rediscovered.
Choosing vintage reduces waste, overproduction, and the environmental cost of creating something new.

Quality You Can Feel

Most vintage was made with heavier fabrics, real hardware, and craftsmanship that’s rare today.
It’s why these pieces last decades, not seasons.

Style With a Story

Vintage means no mass drops, no repeats, no algorithms deciding what you wear.
Each piece is one-of-a-kind which is why it is so special.