A comparison of two very different American branded men's raw denim jeans juxtaposing the measurements between the selvedge Levi's 501 straight leg verses the Williamsburg slim tapered Hope Street fit.
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| Williamsburg Garment Co. | Levi's |
| Hope St. - Slim Tapered Fit | 501 Straight Leg |
| Waist (Measured along top WB) Size:32 | |
| 35 1/2" |
34" |
| Seat (Measured 8"below Waist Band) | |
| 40 1/4" |
42" |
| Front Rise (Including WB) | |
| 9 1/2" | 11 3/4" |
| Thigh (Measured 1" Below Crotch) |
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| 23 1/2" | 25" |
| Leg Opening |
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| 13 1/4" | 17 1/4" |
| Inseam Length | |
| 34 1/2" | 33 3/4" |
| Zipper Fly | Button Fly |
| Rigid & Stretch Denim | Rigid Selvedge |
| Made in USA | Made in Turkey |
| $139-$149 | $128 |
Williamsburg vs. Levi's Fit Guide
In spite the fact that both styles are raw, the comparisons end there. The Levi's 501 jeans are selvedge, straight leg, imported jeans and the Williamsburg Hope Street are American made, and produced in wide-goods with a small, slim tapered leg opening. The size charts provide helpful insights with the measurements and differences between what a straight leg looks like compared to a slim tapered jean. For fashionable guys with a wide style and fit palette, this guide could be helpful in terms of which size would fit.
As a note, the new generation of Hope Street jeans will have a new, updated fit. See the new specs here.
Measurements are taken from actual production samples. Our recorded specs may differ slightly from jean to jean, so we average and take into consideration the targeted measurements. When comparing sizing, please note, we use total circumference measurements in our fit charts. Others may use 1/2-circumference.