The Breakdown
- Levi's 501: classic straight fit, durable selvedge roots
- American Giant: made in USA, heavyweight cotton, no stretch gimmicks
- Both repairable and built to last decades with basic care
- Modern Levi's can vary by factory; check tags for origin
- No planned obsolescence or data-harvesting nonsense
Side Effects
jeans and tees that survive multiple owners, zero brand virtue signaling
Buy Instead
Stick with these. For Levi's, seek vintage or made-in-USA pairs; American Giant tees already hit the based bar.