Levi's 501 jeans enjoy fashion revival on 140th anniversary — guardian.co.uk

From Nick Kamen stripping off in a laundrette to Marilyn Monroe in The Misfits, the Levi's 501 jean has had its fair share of charismatic wearers in its long history. But now, as it reaches its 140th birthday, the oldest style of jeans in the world is gaining a new set of fans – 2013's cool crowd. Turning their backs on the skinny jeans that have dominated fashion for the past decade, those who set the style agenda are now more likely to be found in vintage 501s, embracing the style's high waists and relaxed cut.

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