Vintage Levi's Leather

Levi's in leather and suede

Levi Strauss & Co. was founded in San Francisco in 1853 and built its name on denim; the pieces here translate the jean into leather. Most trousers keep the five-pocket pattern, with a button or zip fly, branded buttons, a back patch or the red Tab, and come cut straight, bootcut or with a gentle flare. Black leather dominates, a couple of pairs are caramel suede, and some date from the 1990s. Jackets include a vintage sheep leather biker bomber with ribbed panels and a Special Edition moto with studded epaulettes.

Compare other leather trousers in Pants and Casual Pants, and more biker styles in Leather Jackets.

What to check on vintage leather

Decades of wear show at the knees, the seat and the crotch seam. Look for cracking or dry patches on the surface, black leather that has turned gray at stress points, stretched or re-stitched seams, the state of any lining and a zip that runs cleanly. All of this shows in the photos, and the condition grade on each listing condenses it into one word.

FAQ

Did Levi's make leather trousers?

Yes. Leather and suede versions of the five-pocket jean were sold under the Levi's label, and the pairs in this section are examples of them.

How do you know vintage Levi's leather is authentic?

Look at the branding details: the red Tab stitched into the back pocket seam, the branded buttons, the leather back patch, the inside labels and, where there is one, the lot number. Our team checks these, together with the stitching and the leather itself, in-house before any piece is listed.

Are these men's or women's?

Both: men's and women's cuts sit side by side here, and each listing names the gender. Trousers carry a letter size, while jackets add a European number to it.