levi's 501® High Waist Crop Straight Leg Jeans
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$110.00
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Levi's 501® High Waist Crop Straight Leg Jeans channel that off-duty model energy with the kind of confident ease only a true denim icon can claim. The nearly all-cotton denim brings a tactile, authentic feel—sturdy but lived-in, with barely-there stretch that nods to vintage roots. Elongating pintuck pleats carve out subtle structure along the leg, while the high waist sits just right for a timeless silhouette. The slim-cut, cropped straight leg feels refreshing and airy, giving extra mileage to your best footwear moments (ballet flats, stacked loafers, or a sharp kitten heel—your move).
Fit-wise, these 501s skim and flatter without hugging, decoding the kind of effortless, body-accommodating jeans that work from morning commutes to midnight curbside hangs. The high rise highlights the waist, the zip fly and button closure nod to classic construction, and the five-pocket setup means all the essentials—phone, keys, lip balm—tuck in naturally. Thanks to the crop, layering gets interesting: think balletcore with socks and loafers, or a boxy blazer thrown over a tank for a directional twist. Denim this iconic never really stays in one lane, easily taking you from vintage tee daytime to dressed-up dinner nights without missing a beat.
At their core, Levi's 501s are synonymous with American streetwear and global youth culture—forever evolving, forever relevant. This cropped update feels right at home in downtown scenes from Paris to NYC, riffing on the current wave of 90s and Y2K nostalgia without copying it outright. Team with a micro shoulder bag or lean into oversized shirting to play up the straight-leg crop’s casual balance. It’s the kind of piece that makes the denim conversation feel exciting all over again.
Materials / Fabrication
- Low-stretch denim
- High waist silhouette
- Elongating pintuck pleats
- Cropped, slim-cut straight legs
- Zip fly with button closure
- Five-pocket style
- Shell: 99% cotton, 1% elastane
- Inseam: 26"
- Leg opening: 14"
- Front rise: 10 3/4"
- Imported
Recommended Care
- Machine wash inside out in cold water with similar colors.
- Avoid bleach or harsh detergents to protect cotton fibers.
- Tumble dry on low or hang dry to minimize shrinkage.
- Iron on medium heat if needed.
- Wash sparingly to maintain fabric shape and finish.
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About Levi's
Levi’s is a global denim house that has become synonymous with the classic fashion, workwear staple – jeans. It was in 1852, when Levi Strauss, an immigrant from Bavaria opened a dry goods company in San Francisco during the height of the California Gold Rush, where he recognized the need to create clothes for hardworking people that can endure any challenges of which the heavy physical work may bring. This was the first ‘blue jeans’ were made. Shop the latest collection from Levi’s, ranging in jeans, jackets, sweatshirts, tops, tees, pants, overalls, and more.
