What is Levi’s ” 606 ” loved by 70’s rock stars? Focus on the originator of slim jeans

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What is Levi's " 606 " loved by 70's rock stars? Focus on the originator of slim jeans

While wide silhouettes have been a long-lasting trend, you can also dare to wear slim pants if you want to enjoy a different look that sets you apart from others. This time, we focus on the “606” model, which is said to be the originator of the beautiful leg jeans from Levi’s, a brand that offers jeans in various silhouettes, to find out the charm of this historical model that has been deeply involved in the culture of the 1960s.

Levi’s, the absolute king of jeans

Levi’s, the “father of jeans,” is a jeans brand founded by Levi Strauss, a German immigrant who moved to the United States. Levi’s, which was originally a family-owned general merchandise business, was the first to recognize the “need for durable pants” of workers in the rapidly expanding gold mining industry, and manufactured canvas work pants. When the pants were not durable enough at first and it was a trial-and-error process, Jacob Davis, a tailor to the company’s top customer, suggested that metal rivets be used on the corners of the work pants’ pockets and at the base of the button fly, and the prototype for the 501, Levi’s most popular standard model, was born. Today, with the 501 at the top of the list, the company offers a wide range of modern items with an emphasis on fashion. The brand has made a name for itself as a brand supported by a wide range of people, from denim freaks to trend-conscious fashionistas.

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The original jeans with beautiful legs loved by rock stars! Levi’s “606

Levi’s has a lineup of unique jeans such as the 501, the 505, and the 517, the world-famous boot-cut jeans. The “606” was born in 1965 with a slim silhouette and became a pioneer of fashion jeans that overturned the concept of jeans. Some say they were worn by “The Ramones,” “The Clash,” and “The Sex Pistols,” who dominated the punk rock scene in the 1970s. They have a history of being loved by subcultural groups as a symbol of their rebellious spirit, worn with a tight leather jacket and Dr. Martens boots. This item is also said to have been the source of many slim jeans.

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Levi’s ” 606″ revival of popularity was triggered by the reissue on Earth Day 2022

On Earth Day, April 22, 2022, a day set aside to encourage people to care for the environment, Levi’s presented a collection in honor of the early student activists who were involved in environmental and anti-war activities in the 1960s. Three reissued models of the 1965 “606” appeared in the collection, bringing the “606” back into the limelight. The rare and valuable “606,” which was said to be difficult to find even in vintage stores due to its short production period at the time, was added to the regular lineup, making it one of the most important options for Levi’s jeans.

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