Comments on: Asked & Answered | Levi Strauss & Co. Part II

By: Shaun Pantaleon

Shaun Pantaleon — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 21:24:16 +0000

I’m really glad the story of the “Nevada jeans” was touched upon. I remember reading about it in an issue in the NY Times magazine a couple years back alongside someone telling me the story at a shop on W. Bway that many are aware of. After years of searching and obtaining “the perfect pr. of LEVI’S” (U.S. made); I wonder how come LEVI’S currently does not manufacture the majority of their product in the U.S. (other than the obvious; low cost production in out sourcing).

By: ChessGuy

ChessGuy — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 21:16:48 +0000

Growing up, all I wore was Levi’s. They were commodities that my mother would buy on sale at local retailers. We’d toss them into the washer and dryer after (nearly) every wearing, wear the heck out of them, and they never, ever wore out. I could hardly even put holes in mine! (My brother could, though.) And, of course, they were made in America.

I don’t wear jeans anymore, but would like some for yardwork, camping, etc. Why can’t I have reasonably-priced, American-made Levi’s for that? It’s both sad and frustrating.

By: Frede

Frede — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 11:35:17 +0000

@Nick
J.Crew do their own take on a 1947 with big E yet they are not a part of the LVC line that they also carry in certain shops such as the Men’s Shop on Broadway and the The Liquor Store.

By: nick

nick — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 17:59:25 +0000

I too was really excited by the LVC jeans. They sound great but I can’t seem to find them anywhere (except mail order from Germany!). I was told by Levis customer representatives that LVC jeans are now only sold at J Crew. However there seems to be a bit of contention about the quality and source of them:

http://www.superfuture.com/supertalk/showthread.php?t=141234

It is so sad that an iconic American product is not available in America.

By: Michael Williams

Michael Williams — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 14:51:28 +0000

J Stew – Do you work for The History Factory? —ACL

By: J Stew Bop

J Stew Bop — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 14:13:40 +0000

Some companies heavily use their archives for insight today. For example, The History Factory helps Brooks Brothers leverage their rich history to revitalize their brand to better speak to today’s customers. Every U.S. President since Abe Lincoln has owned a Brooks Brothers suit (Abe Lincoln was also shot in his Brooks suit), and The History Factory teaches Brooks’ salesmen how to use facts like these to increase sales. Levi’s could do better if they hired a consultant to fully invest and leverage their history for competitive advantage. Look at the current Macy’s ads. Levi’s is pissing away a proud heritage by not fully taking the steps to properly invest in it.

By: james/10engines

james/10engines — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 13:01:08 +0000

HTD aaaaaa i needed that. brilliant.

By: jaeve

jaeve — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 06:07:07 +0000

fascinating. makes me want to rummage through some thrift stores to find a pair to sell for a pretty penny. $46k? that’s insane.

By: Andrea

Andrea — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 05:41:47 +0000

Huh. So somebody other than I might care about the mint 1921 Jos Banks tail coat and trousers I picked up a few years ago? That’s encouraging, since my 401k is still mostly a joke.

By: Jack

Jack — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 04:57:18 +0000

This is some seriously priceless info. Especially the information on the levi’s khaki’s, anyone else want them to release a pair of “Jack Kerouac” repro Khakis?