Hailed as the the definitive five pocket jean, the 1947 version is the quintessential 501 jean. In short supply during the war, when several key features were removed to save metal and fabric, by 1947 the new 501 jean was in huge demand. Whilst the Arcuate and original Levi's zinc buttons were back, the crotch rivet, cinch-back and suspender buttons were gone for good. Belt loops and concealed copper rivets became standard.

• XUVS Cone fabric
• 14oz after wash red selvage denim
• Ring ring, pure indigo, 3x1 RHT construction
• Arcuate stitching design is back after WWII rationing
• Crotch rivet and cinch back were gone for good (removed on 1944 version)
• Only has belt loops as method of waist  adjustment
• Hidden rivets on back pockets
• Two Horse leather patch
• Single sided big 'E' red tab