Levi’s x Bode Barrel Racer Jean is a denim collaboration between Levi’s and designer Emily Adams Bode Aujla presented within Bode’s Fall/Winter 2026 collection titled Rodeo Bodeo. The project marks the first partnership between the two brands and centers on a single straight-leg jean silhouette. The design references American rodeo culture and Bode’s personal childhood memories of barrel racing with her pony, Checkers. The jeans reinterpret vintage Levi’s designs from the 1950s while maintaining a classic straight-leg structure.
The jeans are produced in 14-ounce pre-shrunk selvedge denim and released in two finishes. One light-wash version includes silver studs and red gem embellishments along the leg, while the darker wash features copper studs. Custom details include a chain-stitched Bode shadow patch on the waistband, a purple tab replacing Levi’s red tab, and an interior pocket print showing a childhood photograph of Bode with her pony.
Western Studded Jeans
Levi’s x Bode Barrel Racer Jean Draws on Rodeo Style and Archival Denim
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