LEVI'S 550ZXX

Levi's developed a pair of denim shorts in the early 1960s called the 550ZXX. At the time, they were not so popular and the model seems to have ended up being short-lived. Although it has a so-called "no-galley" paper patch, the rivet backing is copper-colored, and the paper The hatch was manufactured in 1963-4, a transitional period when the hatch changed from galvanized to non-galvanized, and It seems. Levi's developed a pair of denim shorts in the early 1960s, the 550ZXX. At the time, it was not very popular and the model seems to have ended up being short-lived. Although it has a patch without so-called "no-guarantee" paper patch, the rivet backing is copper-colored and the paper The hatch was manufactured in 1963-4, a transitional period when the hatch changed from galvanized to non-galvanized, and It seems. In terms of detail, they have a lot in common with regular jeans, but they have almost no character as work clothes. Perhaps a reflection of the fact that this is a big fashion model, the hidden rivets are omitted. The one shown here is a 29", which would have been considered a youth size at the time, but the part number is no longer the same as the 30" and above.

LEVI'S550ZXX
Like the 554ZXX, it has a flasher for the preshrunk. Also, as mentioned above, the product does not have the character of a work uniform, but the guarantee ticket is also It is attached.
LEVI'S550ZXX_front
The hem ends just above the middle of the thigh.
LEVI'S550ZXX_back
LEVI'S550ZXX_paper patch

paper patch

The so-called "No Garment Guaranteed" paper patch without "Every Garment Guaranteed" printed on it . The letters on the part number are the same as in the regular XX. There is no indication of length.
LEVI'S550ZXX_flasher

flasher

This is a flasher for preshrunk similar to the 554ZXX, blevis_554zxx_guaranteed_en.htmlut the hidden rivets have been omitted and are no longer listed.
LEVI'S550ZXX_guarantee ticket

guarantee ticket

Paper Guarantee Tickets. 554 Like ZXX's stuff, the 1960 copyright is listed in the lower left corner and "FOR OVER It is labeled "100 YEARS". It also has "PRE-SHRUNK" written prominently on it.
levis550zxx_back pocket

back pocket

Near-square back pocket. Arcuate stitching is nicely balanced and nicely shaped.

red tab

Double-sided embroidery tabs." The letter "V" is an even "V".

belt loop

Offset belt loop with a staggered belt loop in the center. It is mounted straight up.

bar tack

The hidden rivets have been omitted and replaced with bar tacks. This is the final XX, as it appears to be the earliest model of the gallerless paper patch, as described below. I don't think the hidden rivets were omitted because of this, but rather as a specification for the 550ZXX.

top button

This is a copper colored top button of 505 series. It seems to be made of copper plated iron.

zipper

GRIPPER ZIPPER is used.

top button (back)

"K" stamped on it.

rivet

It appears to be made of copper-plated iron because of the magnets that attach to it.

rivet (back)

For no guaarantee paper patches, an aluminum rivet backing is usually used. A copper-colored riveted backing is used for the galleried paper patch. I guess this is a transitional product when paper badges were changing from galvanized to non-galvanized.

coin pocket

The orange tabs manufactured during the BIG E period had the same specifications as the ones used in the It has a riveted coin pocket just like regular jeans. The coin pocket is vertical and the other side is horizontal. The coin pocket is vertical and the other side is horizontal.

putseam, selvedge

Selvedges with two red lines, though they are faded and hard to see. The hem is chain stitched, but sewn with black thread.

fabric

The fabric is a true XX fabric in terms of color, slubby feel, and neps.

size waist
seat front rise back rise thigh inseam opening total length
W29/- 29 41.5 11 15 11.5 7.5 9.5 16.5