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Vintage Levi's 540 Relaxed Fit Shorts - W28 - 1997 Deadstock (NWT)

Classic Light Stonewash | Made in USA | Factory 478

$155.00

90s Essential Laid-Back Archive.

These are museum-grade 1997 Deadstock Levi’s 540 Relaxed Fit shorts in a factory-original Light Stonewash Blue. Preserved in immaculate, never-worn condition for nearly 30 years with all original vintage hangtags and flashers perfectly intact.

The rare 540 cut offers the ideal mid-90s silhouette—roomy through the seat and thigh with a natural straight hang that provides a clean, effortless vintage aesthetic. Finding these in pristine deadstock condition with zero shelf wear is a massive win for serious denim collectors.

  • Fit: 540 Relaxed Fit.

  • Condition: New With Tags (NWT) – Flawless time-capsule quality.

  • Era: January 1997 (Verified by Date Code 0197).

  • Origin: Made in the USA at Factory 478. Verified by matching top button stamp and internal care tags.

Our multi-point "DNA" inspection confirms this garment's historical accuracy:

  • Style Code: 37940 (Authentic 540 Relaxed Fit).

  • Color Code: 1734 (Factory Light Stonewash).

  • Factory ID: 478 (Verified by matching button stamp).

  • Production Date: January 1997 (0197).

  • Hardware: Original Levi's branded hardware with zero oxidation.

  • Series: Authentic late-90s internal care tag.