LVC Lot 401 Rinse
Levi’s introduced the original riveted blue jeans, patented in 1873 for men. But in the 1930s, Levi Strauss & Co created another modern style: women's blue jeans. At the time, the idea of women wearing jeans was unconventional and even progressive. In 2017, Levi's acquired Viola: the original Lot 401—and officially the oldest pair of women’s blue jeans in our archives. Viola Longacre, a college student in the 1930s, invested in a pair of what is believed to be one of the earliest women’s Levi’s jeans: the original Lot 401. Our Lot 401 women's jeans marked a significant milestone in the evolution of denim and women's fashion that would not have been possible without their existence.
These 1930s Viola Longacre 401 jeans are a stitch-for-stitch reproduction of the oldest pair of women’s blue jeans in our archives. They feature a high-rise cut with a straight leg and were crafted with soft, rinsed denim.
* A stitch-for-stitch reproduction of the oldest pair of women’s blue jeans in our archives
* A vintage '30s fit
* With a high-waisted cut and straight leg
* Crafted with soft, rinsed denimSee More
How it Fits
* 401
* High rise
* Straight leg
* Model is 5'9' with a 28' waist. They're wearing a size 28' x 30'.
Composition & Care
* 100% cotton (organic)
* Non-stretch
* Button fly
* 5-pocket styling
* Machine Wash Cold, Do Not Bleach, Tumble Dry Medium, Hot Iron If Needed, Dry Cleaning Possible, Wash Inside Out With Like Colors
* Made in Japan