{
  "id": 2116516,
  "title": "These Levi’s 501s aren’t just sold out everywhere. They’re a snapshot of apparel history",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/20/these-levis-501s-arent-just-sold-out-everywhere-theyre-a-snapshot-of",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-20T10:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Fast Company",
    "slug": "fast-company",
    "url": "https://www.fastcompany.com/91591921/levis-1942-501"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Levi's just recreated the rare Levi's 1942 501 jeans, a relic of a crucial moment in garment design history. This limited-edition pair, priced at $295, consists of an exact replica of the 1942 model, produced in just 800 pairs. To recreate these jeans, Levi's Vintage Clothing (LVC) team meticulously studied original Levi's archives and consulted with historical artifacts. The 1942 501s document a short-lived period when rationing changed the construction of Levi's jeans. This rare pair, sold out within days of its debut, captures a snapshot of apparel history in jean form.",
  "summary": "Levi’s just recreated one of the rarest models of its most iconic jeans , and they’re a relic of a crucial moment in garment design history. The jeans, Levi’s 1942 501s , document a short-lived period of the brand’s history around America’s entry into WWII, when rationing would fundamentally change the construction of its jeans. Levi’s recreation was spearheaded by Levi’s Vintage Clothing (LVC),…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}