Close your eyes. Think “jeans.” Now open. They were 501® Originals, right? With a classic straight leg and iconic styling, they’re literally the blueprint for every pair of jeans in existence — burned into the world’s collective cortex ever since Levi Strauss (the man himself!) invented them in 1873. To this day they’ve never gone out of style. And they never will. The original blue jean Our signature straight fit A blank canvas for customization and self-expression Woven with a hint of stretch Special edition product in commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the 501 Features special hardware including custom 150th anniversary red tab, back patch, buttons, and rivets