# Levi’s 501 denim product releases

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> Updated: 2026-08-24T04:44:34.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

Levi’s has introduced new iterations of its classic 501 denim line. The company released a vintage-inspired special edition modeled after the rare 1942 wartime version, which features hand-painted Arcuate patterns and high-weight Japanese selvedge denim.

Following this, Levi’s announced a collaboration with BIOTOP for the ‘501® ORIGINAL GREY SHIP’ denim. This version utilizes a grey over-dye process on indigo denim to create a blue-grey color that shifts as the original indigo emerges through wear. The collection is scheduled for pre-order on August 28, 2026, with general sales beginning September 15, 2026, at BIOTOP locations and online.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-24: BIOTOP and Levi’s announce limited ‘501® ORIGINAL GREY SHIP’ denim

BIOTOP is releasing a limited-edition Levi’s 501® ‘ORIGINAL GREY SHIP’ featuring a unique blue-grey over-dyed finish, available starting late August 2026.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/biotop-and-levis-announce-limited-501-original-grey-ship-denim

### 2026-08-16: Levi's re-releases vintage-inspired 501 jeans

Levi's is re-releasing a special edition of its 501 jeans inspired by the rare 1942 wartime model, featuring hand-painted pocket details and high-weight Japanese selvedge denim.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/levis-re-releases-vintage-inspired-501-jeans

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