501 Original
The original 1873 riveted blue jean and the cut every other Levi's fit is measured against.
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Levi’s
American denim company founded in 1853, known for the 501 jean and Trucker jacket and still headquartered in San Francisco.
San FranciscoOrigin
UnisexFocus
Workwear / HeritageStyle
$$Price
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What to know about Levi’s
The 501 anchors everything
The line is organised around a handful of named fits — 501 Original, 511 slim, Ribcage, loose 90s cuts — plus the Trucker jacket and Western shirting.
Two sublines cost noticeably more
Levi's Vintage Clothing and Made & Crafted sit above the mainline, so the same jean silhouette can span budget racks and premium pricing.
A public company, now denim-only
Levi Strauss & Co. trades as NYSE: LEVI from San Francisco; after selling Dockers in February 2026 it retains only Levi's and Beyond Yoga.
The pieces that define Levi’s
Shop Levi’s →Trucker Jacket
Levi's defined the short denim jacket, and the Trucker remains its most-copied outerwear silhouette.
Explore Trucker jackets →505 Regular Fit
The straight-leg, zip-fly workhorse that carried Levi's regular fit through the postwar decades and still anchors the core line.
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How Levi’s fits
Overall fit
true to size
Levi's generally fits true to size, though fit varies significantly across their many cuts and waist labels often measure slightly larger than stated.
Tip: Buy your measured waist for jeans; vanity sizing means actual waist can run a touch larger than the label.
High confidence · based on 40 sources
By category
| Category | Runs | Shape | Size advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shirts & overshirts | true to size | regular, with slim options available | Order your usual size and choose the slim fit line if you prefer a closer cut. |
| Trousers & pants | true to size | regular to slim depending on cut | Stick with your usual waist size; check the specific fit name for taper. |
| Jeans & denim | true to size | ranges from slim (510/511) to straight (501/505) to relaxed (550/559) | Order your measured waist; non-stretch styles like the 501 can feel tight at first and relax, so avoid sizing up. |
| Jackets | slightly small | structured, trim (especially the trucker) | Consider sizing up if you plan to layer under a denim trucker jacket. |
| T-shirts & graphic tees | true to size | regular, slightly relaxed | Take your normal size; size down if you want a slimmer look. |
Directional fit consensus summarized from public sources with AI — a starting point, not a guarantee. Confirm with the product's own measurements before buying.
If you like Levi’s
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89% matchDockers
Dockers shares Levi's origins in San Francisco, heritage style, neutral palette, denim focus, and mid-range segmentation.
82% matchNautica
Similar heritage style, relaxed silhouette, and focus on neutral palettes make Nautica align well with Levi's positioning.
80% matchTaylor Stitch
Shares Levi's San Francisco origin, heritage style, and emphasis on sustainable, high-quality materials.
80% matchCarhartt
Both brands share a strong workwear heritage and focus on durable, functional clothing.
Levi’s fit questions
Does Levi’s run big or small?
Levi’s fits true to size. Buy your measured waist for jeans; vanity sizing means actual waist can run a touch larger than the label. Levi's generally fits true to size, though fit varies significantly across their many cuts and waist labels often measure slightly larger than stated.
How does Levi’s fit?
Levi's generally fits true to size, though fit varies significantly across their many cuts and waist labels often measure slightly larger than stated. Overall shape: varies by fit line (skinny to relaxed).
How do Levi’s shirts & overshirts fit?
Levi’s shirts & overshirts fits true to size. Order your usual size and choose the slim fit line if you prefer a closer cut. Shape: regular, with slim options available.
How do Levi’s trousers & pants fit?
Levi’s trousers & pants fits true to size. Stick with your usual waist size; check the specific fit name for taper. Shape: regular to slim depending on cut.
How do Levi’s jeans & denim fit?
Levi’s jeans & denim fits true to size. Order your measured waist; non-stretch styles like the 501 can feel tight at first and relax, so avoid sizing up. Shape: ranges from slim (510/511) to straight (501/505) to relaxed (550/559).
Brand facts
Levi Strauss & Co. is a publicly traded (NYSE: LEVI) denim company headquartered at Levi's Plaza in San Francisco, led by CEO Michelle Gass. The Levi's line is built around the 501 Original, 511 slim, Ribcage and loose 90s-era cuts, plus the Trucker jacket and Western shirting, with higher-priced Levi's Vintage Clothing and Made & Crafted sublines. The company completed the sale of its Dockers brand to Authentic Brands Group in February 2026, leaving Levi's and Beyond Yoga as its remaining labels.
- Founded
- 1853
- Origin
- San Francisco, United States
- Made in
- China, Bangladesh, Vietnam, India, Mexico, Cambodia, Pakistan, Sri Lanka
- Price
- $$
- Typical prices
- Trousers $307–$392
- Focus
- Unisex
- Facts checked
- September 2026
- Styles
- Workwear / Heritage, Streetwear, Skatewear