# Post-Depression Jean Styles The Levi’s Vintage Clothing 1937 501 Jeans Revive a Classic By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2023-02-15 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/levis-vintage-clothing-1937-501 References: [hiconsumption](https://hiconsumption.com/levis-vintage-clothing-501-1937-japan/) & [launches.endclothing](https://launches.endclothing.com/product/levis-vintage-clothing-1937-501-jean-37501-0019) The [Levi’s](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1944-501-jeans-rigid) Vintage Clothing 1937 501 jeans are a [relaxed garment style](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lee-and-beams-1) created with jean styles from the past in mind for enhancing the outfits of today. The jeans are crafted using 12-ounce Japanese Selvedge denim, and are finished with a five-pocket array along with a back cinch tab and a traditional button fly to further enhance the timeless design. The jeans pay homage to the original jean style that was introduced towards the end of the Great Depression and maintain a [straight leg form](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/versatile-denim) to make them suitable for everyday wear. The Levi’s Vintage Clothing 1937 501 jeans are available now exclusively via END where they're priced at $485 per pair. The limited-edition jeans are numbered to further enhance their limited nature. Image Credit: Levi's / END ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 89% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 14% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Fashion for Men](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashionformen) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Vintage Fashion:** Reviving past fashion styles for today's market creates a niche for limited edition, high-end clothing that is in demand. - **Heritage-inspired Clothing:** Taking inspiration from the past, innovative designers can create new garments with a classic look and feel, creating new opportunities for fashion brands. - **Sustainable Denim:** Sourcing sustainable materials for creating denim apparel can be the next trend for fashion brands to help reduce their carbon footprint. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can benefit from the trend of vintage style clothing as it creates a unique selling point and attracts consumers who value limited-edition quality products. - **Retail:** Retailers can cater to consumers looking for high-end and limited edition vintage style clothing to create a new market niche for their brand. - **Textile & Apparel Manufacturing:** Demand for sustainable denim creates a new opportunity for textile and apparel manufacturers to explore eco-friendly material options and deliver more earth-friendly products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Archival Denim Reproduction](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1944-501-jeans-rigid.md) - [Reproduced Premium Vintage Denim](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/9rivet.md) - [Miner-Inspired Denim Jeans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1917-homer-campbell-501.md) - [Handpicked Vintage Sporty Denim](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/repossessed-climb-jeans.md) - [Thoughtful Denim Updates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/501-curve.md) - [Historical Fashion Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/number-that-changed-everything.md) - [Relaxed Autumn Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fall-2025-denim-collection.md) - [Ultra-Wide Collaborative Denim](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superwide-levis.md) - [Sophisticated Denim Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-tab.md)