1961 Type III Jacket Rigid (557)

The "1961 Type III Jacket Rigid" (Lot 557) from Levi's Vintage Clothing reconstructs the first Type III, which first appeared in the Levi's catalog in October 1961. Designed by Jack Lucier, it marked a significant change from the previous Type II: The boxy shape became slimmer and more fitted, the characteristic front pleats disappeared, and two pointed chest pockets with the distinctive V-shaped seam lines gave the jacket its new silhouette. Side adjustment tabs allow the width at the waistband to be adjusted.

The jacket is made from pre-washed 100% cotton denim. The special dyeing creates a deep indigo tone that changes over time with wear, becoming lighter at creases, edges, and stressed areas. Since the denim is already pre-washed, the jacket does not have the strong shrinkage effect of unwashed rigid denim.

For the first time, the construction omits the copper rivets typical of earlier Levi's jackets. Two pointed flap chest pockets, side adjustment tabs, and the large "E" Red Tab characterize the minimalist design of the early Type III. The short, waist-length cut and the more body-hugging silhouette made Lot 557 an important link between early Levi's denim jackets and the later Trucker Jacket.

Size & Care Instructions:
The denim jacket shrinks by approximately one size when washed.

If you want to wear the jacket in its original fit, you can buy it accordingly. In this case, it should only be washed on a wool wash cycle / cold.

Information without guarantee.

• 74998-0003 1961 Type III Jacket Rigid (557)
• Made in Japan
• 100% cotton
• Japanese Selvedge Denim
• Pointed chest pockets (welt pockets)
• Bar tack stitching on pocket corners and sleeve vents
• Large "E" Red Tab
• Button placket
• Regular Fit
• Shrink-to-Fit