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Levi’s Made & Crafted Collection is Spicier Compared to Your Regular 501s

Chase McPeak
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Levi’s Made & Crafted collection has taken all the heritage, quality, and commitment to traditional denim and elevated it through the use of premium fabric, new construction methods, and design elements like folk-inspired embroidery, quilted stitching, raw edges, and hand-finished fabrics, making each piece feel artisinal and unique.

Now’s the perfect time to get your hands on a chore coat and the newly-trending wide-cropped trousers, along with a few fantastic sale pieces that are sure to sell out if you don’t act fast. Here are a few of our favorites from the current lineup, including some collaboration pieces with Josh Peskowitz.

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Peskowitz Long Chore Coat – $498

This chore coat is made from Japanese indigo cotton and woven in a herringbone pattern with striped indigo dobby fabric for the front patch pockets. With this coat, you’ll disappear into any urban crowd.

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Peskowitz Wide Cropped Trouser – $328

We never thought we’d see the day when wide-cropped trousers a la the 1940s would return, but here we are. Dive in to these lightweight Japanese cotton and tecel blended fabric pants that offer a relaxed, roomy fit. Hell, you could even go bootlegging in these — literally.

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Peskowitz Woven Tee – $198

Constructed from lightweight Japanese cotton with an open neckline, rounded hem, and a relaxed, oversized fit, this is a classic, terribly expensive T-shirt that all men could at least own one of. 

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Standard Shirt – $90 (down from $178)

Clean-cut enough to pair with either your suit or your jeans, the standard shirt from Levi’s is tailored for a crisp, sharp look. 

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Crew Sweatshirt – $65 (down from $128)

Midweight fabric and a soft brushed interior provide the familiar comfort of fleece in Levi’s Made & Crafted classic crew sweatshirt. The neutral color allows this to match with anything during any season. 

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Quilted Zip Bomber – $149 (down from $298)

If you don’t have a bomber jacket in your life, this quilted option from Levi’s Made & Crafted should be your next purchase. Built to last with unique quilted panels that add texture and depth to an already iconic cut, the Quilted Zip Bomber is a classic you’ll keep for life.

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Trouser Shorts – $60 (down from $138)

Fancy shorts for a not-so-fancy price. Be the guy with the loose-fit, front pleated shorts and you’ll finally know  the pleasure of being invited to golf with your retiree neighbor.

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And if you like this collab, check out Levi’s other latest partnership with Jordan’s for Denim sneakers and a matching jacket.

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