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# The Levi's 501: A Universal Armor

Dive into the captivating history of the Levi's 501, from its humble origins to its status as a global cultural icon. Discover the key moments that forged this "universal armor."

Map Timeline Animation 

1829

1829

26 Feb The Peddler's Legacy 

26 Feb The Peddler's Legacy 

1853

1853

1 Mar The Canvas Pivot 

1 Mar The Canvas Pivot 

1860

1860

1 Jul The Indigo Mutation 

1 Jul The Indigo Mutation 

1873

1873

20 May The Copper Bolt 

20 May The Copper Bolt 

1890

1890

1 Jan The Christening of the 501 

1 Jan The Christening of the 501 

1906

1906

18 Apr The Trial by Fire 

18 Apr The Trial by Fire 

1941

1941

1 Aug The Rivet of Discord: Removing the Crotch Rivet 

1 Aug The Rivet of Discord: Removing the Crotch Rivet 

1947

1947

1 Aug The World's Second Skin 

1 Aug The World's Second Skin 

Fin de la timeline 

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