Discover the highly sought-after 100-year-old jeans that are up for sale
- Rare Vintage Levi’s 501XX Buckle Back Jeans from the 1920s could sell for $70,000
- Jeans are in immaculate condition and feature arcuate stitching, back strap, and suspender buttons
- Recent sales of vintage Levi’s jeans have exceeded high estimates
- Auction called From Me To You will feature a broad range of items from NIGO’s personal archives
- NIGO is a cultural icon in fashion, hip-hop, and streetwear
- Auction includes other culturally significant possessions and vintage pieces
A pair of 100-year-old jeans valued at $50,000 to $70,000 will headline a sale at Joopiter, an auction house founded by musician Pharrell Williams. The rare Vintage Levi’s 501XX Buckle Back Jeans from the 1920s are described as being in immaculate condition and feature arcuate stitching, with a back strap, and suspender buttons. Recent sales of vintage Levi’s jeans have exceeded high estimates, with a pair salvaged from an 1857 shipwreck selling for over $114,000. The auction, called From Me To You, will feature a broad range of items from NIGO’s personal archives, including luxury accessories, fine jewelry and watches, vintage clothing, denim, and collectibles. NIGO, a cultural icon in fashion, hip-hop, and streetwear, has amassed a collection of culturally significant possessions and timeless vintage pieces. The online sale begins on November 9 and runs through November 16.
Public Companies: Levi’s (LEVI), Kenzo (KENZ), Hermès (HESAY), Casio (CSIOY), Jacob & Co. (Private), Louis Vuitton (LVMH)
Private Companies: undefined, undefined, undefined
Key People: Pharrell Williams (Musician), Nigo (Japanese designer), Caitlin Donovan (Head of Global Sales at Joopiter), Jay-Z (Musician)
Factuality Level: 7
Justification: The article provides information about an upcoming auction of vintage items, including a pair of 100-year-old jeans. The information about the auction and the items being sold is presented without any obvious bias or opinion. However, the article does not provide any sources or additional information to verify the claims made about the value and condition of the jeans, or the previous sales of similar items. Without this additional information, it is difficult to determine the accuracy of the article.
Noise Level: 3
Justification: The article provides information about an upcoming auction of vintage items, with a focus on a pair of 100-year-old jeans. It includes details about the auction house, the collaboration between Pharrell Williams and Nigo, and the other items that will be available for sale. The article stays on topic and provides some evidence and examples of the items that will be auctioned. However, it lacks in-depth analysis or insights and does not explore the consequences of the auction or hold anyone accountable. Overall, the article contains some relevant information but lacks depth and substance.
Financial Relevance: Yes
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