How to Date a Vintage Levi's Jacket in 3 Steps
Sam Wingenbach, California Vintage Buyers. November 6, 2026. 27 sec.
Start with the silhouette: one chest pocket with pleats is a Type 1 (1905 to the early 1950s), two pockets with pleats is a Type 2 (1953 to the early 1960s), and pointed flaps with no pleats is a Type 3 (from 1962). Then flip a button: the number on the back is a factory code, not a date, and the tag gives the date. Not sure what you have? Text a photo to (949) 449-1255 for a free answer the same day.
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This Short has no spoken words, only music and on-screen text. What it shows: Start with the silhouette: one chest pocket with pleats is a Type 1 (1905 to the early 1950s), two pockets with pleats is a Type 2 (1953 to the early 1960s), and pointed flaps with no pleats is a Type 3 (from 1962). Then flip a button: the number on the back is a factory code, not a date, and the tag gives the date. Not sure what you have? Text a photo to (949) 449-1255 for a free answer the same day.
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