Vintage Denim 101: How to Cut it and Make it Your Own

The 90s called, and they're not getting their jeans back anytime soon. We're thrilled to announce that we're now offering vintage denim on our website. By rocking vintage, you're doing your part to keep clothes out of the landfill, which keeps the circular economy in motion, and lets Mother Nature rest easy (most denim production also uses a ton of water, so shopping vintage is just as water-wise as it is a win for your closet). Because each pair of vintage 501s has its own unique story, inseam lengths will vary and some pairs are more washed and worn than others. We think it's awesome that no two pairs are the same, and love the idea of adding your chapter to your new (well....old) pair's story. Our in-house denim gurus (AKA Kyle, our Head of Product, Design, and Supply Chain, and Lindsay, our Web Merchant/Style Superstar) share their super simple, step-by-step guide on how to cut denim to make it your own. Give it a try and we can guarantee that your newly acquired jeans will thank you for keeping them from the landfill, and breathing some extra life into them too. And a pro tip from the rest of the Toads: Make it to the end for a good laugh. Shop Men's Vintage Levi's 501s and Women's Vintage Levi's 501s.