Type III Trucker - "The Iconic Denim Jacket"

[@alfatir14]

My Mom still has my Dad's Levi's Type 3 from I believe the early 70's. It's chambray-like.

[@denindenim]

that makes it extra special. Does it fit you?

[@alfatir14]

@@denindenim It does. I plan on wearing it. Levi's did a reissue about 5-6 years ago, and I purchased one. After I purchased mine is when I found my Dad's jacket. My Mom doesn't throw anything out!

[@denindenim]

@@alfatir14 That's the best. You have a real vintage with sentimental value, well broken in. You can savor it. Then you have the replica for daily wear.

[@franzdoreza5230]

Strange how one letter F is missing..😜

[@anthonyp9316]

Deep dives into history are my favorite. This video is GREAT. I was going to pull the trigger on a waxed trucker and thought it was just too long on me. Now I've learned that long truckers with hand pockets are meant to be cut a little longer thanks to this video. You've informed my purchase in the best way! Thank you.

[@rileyramone6231]

Interview with Tracy Panek would be so good.

[@jenschristianbachmann6346]

Super nice to get good knowledge from an expert! Thank you, Den!

[@denindenim]

Thank you.

[@davidallen346]

Just bought a dark blue Levis Bangladesh made type III jacket XL with bright golden threads very pleased with the quality and fit

[@pawekamocki487]

I actually sized down on my Type III and I wear it unbuttoned most of the time. It's probably just me, but I think Type II drapes more gracefully thanks to the extra fabric in the back, whereas Type III should really fit like a shirt in the shoulders and sleeves. So I'm wearing my true size in Type II and I sized down one size in Type III; it's a radically different fit, but then they are radically different items too, as you said. Anyway, keep'em coming!

[@robbertredert]

Got a pre lvc made in Japan type 3 without the handwarmers here! Found them at the thrift. Also, just picked up a rigid type one jacket from the last lvc collection. Looks like all the denim is made in Japan from now on!!

[@denindenim]

It seems Levi’s shifted most production from Turkey to Japan last year. Now with the economy in Turkey, the factories there might all close. I’m ok with made in Japan.

[@Derfgrebennar]

Ich liebe die Typ 3 Jacke ohne Seitentaschen!

[@kevinbarrett9615]

I have a made in Canada type III, with no side pockets beautiful fades, my favourite.

[@Cdotpdot]

I have been trying Levi’s jackets for years now and have never found one that suited me. I have type 2s from Levi’s skateboarding and a LVC one. I have a type 3 from modern day with hand warmers. A couple of lee riders both new and old. I also recently picked up a selvedge sears roebuck and non of them I really like… Today I stumbled across a type 3 on Facebook market place for £20. I went to pick it up not knowing much about it. An it turns out it’s a non handwarmer small e, made in Canada which the lady had since the early 70s in mint condition. It’s a size 40 and finally I have found my dream jacket!!

[@NicGoldenEddie]

I don’t know what it is. The feel of denim, the fit, the style of course but these jackets are something else. I can’t describe it. Feels like something that is like a keeper or essence of something that is like a compass or idk. Let’s say it’s part of the flux compensator that makes time travel possible in back to the future. Like a signal on the highway of a journey through a dream. To me it’s the reminder of the ego, can be your best friend but the jacket can not wear itself it’s us who make it real and we wear it like the truth plays with illusion.

[@denindenim]

Nicely put. This is the kind of language that will be in my upcoming Distression Series.

[@NicGoldenEddie]

@@denindenim I’m German, not the typical type. greets man, sharing is the name of the game and fun the name of the lesson.

[@denindenim]

@@NicGoldenEddie I can’t wait to make my pilgrimage to Buttenheim to see the Levi Strauss museum.

[@NicGoldenEddie]

@@denindenim that’s sounds awesome, I wish you a lot of fun there, it sounds like a good idea I’m putting it on my list. Have a great one ✊

[@503punxoioioi9]

I've had probably 20 of these jackets. All secondhand. Only have 2 now: a 60s Big E I got at Goodwill in Vancouver Washington in about 2005 or so for $6.99 and a black one I got a few years back at Ross for around $30. Both have a bunch of punk and post-punk band pins on them as that's what I'm into. Ross gets Levis jackets in the fall. They have some weird stuff sometimes that I've never seen from Levis. About 5 years ago they had about a dozen dark blue Indigo Levis Skateboarding Type 2 style jackets For $30. Wish I had got one. You never see them for sale and there's really no info on them. Denim was tougher because it was for skateboarding. The drummer for the band, Listener, wears one in their music video 'There's Money In The Walls". So rad.

[@denindenim]

I love it. Hang tight for the 1978 episode. That will be my ode to punk and Levi’s.

[@petermakarski5068]

I have a 70506 with a 1981 date code so, hand warmer pockets were introduced earlier than 1984.

[@yveseminence9136]

i enjoyed the entire video! thanks for uploading!

[@denindenim]

Thank you. It means a lot.

[@godspeeeed]

love the funny skits haha

[@denindenim]

Thanks.

[@neilyoung5029]

I have a type 3 Premium that I bought in Malta….my only issue with it is the collar….always seems to small and pointed on the current ones.

[@reazallykhan8614]

I’ve got a lil e 70500 04 no hand warmers

[@zerocool1ist]

LEVI Mens Jean Jacket STRAUSS & CO #72334 siren songed me. Beautiful jacket! The one thing i don't like about Levi is the either incredibly short sleeve for a med OR the incredibly long sleeve for the large. I could find no middle ground. Personally, i always rocked Canvas jackets and have not worn a denim since back in the early 80's. Time to bring it back!

[@HermesTrismegistes369]

Lmao! Love the interview! 😂

[@denindenim]

Thanks. It’s my favorite part too.

[@airyanawaejah2323]

First type 3 jacket was lee 101 back in 1946.

[@reazallykhan8614]

I prefer the Lee ones tbh

[@derekhughes4028]

Great channel. Where can I buy a dark blue type 3 in the UK? Struggling over here trying to find one.

[@HoangTran-vs3et]

Great video! Hope to see more, also subcribed channel 😁

[@denindenim]

Bonus episode airs tomorrow.

[@reazallykhan8614]

I think in Europe we have different types 3 ….I got 2 type3 with no side pockets with lil e

[@reymc613]

Den, you forgot to mention Type 3 selvedge Made in USA 2015 cone mills. Last batch of the cone mills type 3.

[@denindenim]

I’ll add it to the compilation video. Thanks.

[@reymc613]

@@denindenim , if you want some photos go to my instagram reymc615

[@keithbaker5932]

No telling how many denim jackets I’ve had, including a JCPenney in grade school, a Maverick in high school, at least one Lee and one Wrangler, but mostly Levi’s. Most were stolen.

[@denindenim]

Thanks for sharing. I’ve heard Some sad stores of loss from bidders and I can relate. I hope it all adds to the complex weaving of life. We are all folks who fall more in love with our clothes over time instead of rushing to the next season.

[@ChiefSnoop]

Great video love learning about jackets do you have the vintage jacket book too?

[@denindenim]

Yoshi’s! It’s the Bible.

[@pawekamocki487]

@@denindenim what's the exact reference, please?

[@denindenim]

@@pawekamocki487 www.jinji.fr/en/book-magazine/10002303-levi-s-vintage-denim-jacket-book-2900100023030.html

[@afifanggara9309]

What about levis 71557?

[@justinng25]

Does the jacket shrink in size after washing?

[@vempri9972]

Code My jacket is71500 made in philipine.what about this ? Is it ori or fake?

[@denindenim]

It looks like it should be a Sherpa. There are factories in the Philippines 🇵🇭! It might be real.

[@zkr3419]

Does Levi's still produce type 3?

[@denindenim]

That’s the main jacket they still produce. You can get vintage style. Modern or ones with a twist each season. My wife’s has macramé fringe.

[@justincase4792]

I have a 522 code stamp (on the back of button) type 3 with no hand warmers and BIG E. There are no other tags other than the faded leather patch. I'm pretty sure it's a reproduction just not sure from when or where. Is this a Japanese, Turkey or an American Reproduction? Thanks for your help.

[@denindenim]

I know that number means which factory. 822 and 555 are USA, 92 is Turkey. And there’s more. I used to have a list.

[@eelematic2863]

Great content! Hey I founded what I believe to be one of the first type lll samples/prototypes the ridge/lot # is 70500. Could you help me authenticate or apprise?

[@denindenim]

Message me on Instagram. Den_in_denimlvc

[@anastasio8588]

Where i can buy a new Levis type 3 1962 557 jacket?????

[@domskates100]

Hey Den! Great video as always. A little off topic question but do you think Lvc will keep doing the 1955,47,44 etc 501 after this season ends or is what’s left in stock gonna be the last of it for a really long time or possibly even forever?

[@denindenim]

47,54,55 are the standard usuals. I think they’ll keep those around. They are years when the product changed in classic styles. It would be redundant to replace ‘47 with a new ‘48 because they would be the same but people like me would contemplate buying them.

[@domskates100]

@@denindenim thanks! I was debating wether I should pull the trigger on some size 30 1955s which is all they have left in stock even though they might fit me tight, but I think I’m better off waiting for them to restock and get a pair that will fit me better. Getting back ti the jacket topic… while I was watching this vid and saw you added Warren Beatty I remembered that I totally forgot to mention on your type I jacket video that Michael J Pollard who plays C.W. Moss in the 1967 Bonnie and Clyde with warren was wearing a Type I!

[@denindenim]

I would wait on 55 because they are so easy and popular. I’ll add the B&C to the compilation vid. Thanks

[@robertleslie2467]

What a coinky dinky. I have a 70's jacket I'm taking to the Levi's store to match up and purchase one new as close the one I'll be showing them. As far as the jeans to pair with them, I've worn 501's for almost 50 years and with that 70's jacket. 501's or nothing! And don't get me started on Doc Martens. I didn't know any of this stuff was grunge or whatever style until somebody told me. I just thought it was good workingman's every day wear.

[@Mauriseph86]

Does the original have inside breast pockets?

[@JackHansan]

In the mid 90’ the 501 jeans 👖 were really bad quality. Faded versions fast and worn out easily. In the 2000’s they had improved their quality and I’m back for this brand now ❤👍