1960s Orange Tab Big ''E'' LEVI'S Jeans Small

Size 27
Made in Hong Kong
Material: 50% polyester, 50% cotton
Thin, lightweight fabric
Orange LEVI'S tab with big ''E''
Light brown stitching
Original LEVI'S buttons
Small button engraved with ''347''
Puller on zipper engraved with ''LEVI'S''
Slightly flared
2 patch pockets
Belt loops: 2 inches
The jeans have been carefully shortened by 3 inches by hand, but the alteration is fully reversible. The original hem remains intact, with no visible signs of wear on the fold.
Mint condition

See last picture (The measurements have been taken laying flat).
N.B. You will have to double all horizontal measurements on the picture to compare with the model’s or your own measurements.
N.B. Hem, inseam and total length will change if you decide to lengthen the jeans.

Model measurements:

Bust: 34 inches

Waist: 27 inches 

Hips: 39 inches

• The Story Behind Levi’s Big E and Orange Tab Jeans Levi’s Big E (Pre-1971): The “Big E” refers to the red Levi’s tab stitched onto the back pocket, where the brand name is written with a capital “E” — LEVI’S. This detail is key for collectors, as it marks jeans made before 1971, when Levi’s transitioned to lowercase “e” (Levi’s) to standardize branding. Big E jeans are prized for their craftsmanship, heavy-duty construction, and historical significance. They often feature single-stitch detailing, selvedge denim, and hidden rivets, all hallmarks of Levi’s golden era of American denim production. Owning a pair of Big E Levi’s is like owning a piece of mid-century American workwear history. Levi’s Orange Tab (1969–1999): Introduced in 1969, the Orange Tab line was Levi’s answer to the growing counterculture and youth fashion movement. While the Red Tab jeans leaned traditional and classic, the Orange Tab pieces were more experimental, affordable, and fashion-forward. They featured softer denim, trendier cuts (like bell-bottoms and flares), and unique stitching details. The Orange Tab became a symbol of 70s cool — worn by musicians, artists, and free-spirited youth. Today, they’re highly collectible and cherished for their vintage styling, rare cuts, and nostalgic connection to a revolutionary era in fashion and culture.

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Fit:

Prior to buying, please take your measurements or the measurements of a similar garment that fits you well. We take great care in taking all the measurements needed to ensure that it is the right size and fit for you.

When a garment is shown on a model, their measurements are listed to give an idea of how it will fit you. 

All measurements are taken when the fabric is not stretched, though we will also give the extra inches when it is stretched (for example, if a range of measurements is listed, it is because the fabric may stretch to encompass multiple sizes). 

All descriptions are very meticulously written and any imperfections on the clothing item are listed. 

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