Levi’s Store

I was in and out in about 5 minutes. Someone helped me find the jeans I was looking for almost immediately and they suggested the right size. Couldn’t ask for anything more.

I came upon this place while looking for the stairs to go to Coit Tower.
There is a cool water structure near by. The Levi’s is a store, a museum and a work place.
Kinda cool place to check out.

Did you know there’s a store inside the Levi’s HQ and museum? Surprise; there is.
I was at a conference at Pier 27 and needed a change of clothes and this was my only option nearby, and it turned out pretty cool. It’s inside a larger Levi’s office complex which has lots of historical info and exhibits you can view on the history of denim and their flagship business here in San Francisco. After, wander over to the store for the newest Levi’s apparel.
It’s pretty pricey, and it’s limited to mostly jeans, tees, and button ups, but there are a handful of sweaters and shoes as well as accessories. All and all, a pretty well stocked store.
Check it out if your a denim fan, history buff, or Levi’s loyalist in the area.

Dudes. Haven’t written a review in literally years but I feel compelled– I just had the best jeans-​buying experience ever. And I hate shopping for clothes. But Yadira (possibly not spelling that right) and the young man who rang me up were so helpful. And the Curve ID jeans have solved all my «waist is small but her curves are kickin» woes. I got four pairs, all of which I love, that might actually compel me to put on something other than sneakers and a long-​sleeved tee on the other parts of my body.

I’m surprised the word Levi’s hasn’t become synonymous with jeans the way Google has with search engines and Coke with soft drinks. Who dropped the ball there Levi’s?
Regardless, Levi jeans are iconic. When it comes to America and the one piece of clothing that would represent it, and it’s history, Levi’s would be the top contender.
Levi Jeans were founded in 1853 in San Francisco. The modern headquarters are located here on Battery Street. A stop here is worthwhile to check out a piece of American Clothing History.
There is a store and a museum. The public space inside is small, but it just feels cool to be where all the buzz happens in the world of Levi jeans.

I met a friend for coffee in the area and decided to check out this store. Very glad i did!
The store is not very big, but being attached to the company’s HQ features some of the coolest and newest products of the brand. Good stuff, nice layout and display.
But what makes this place special is the awesome staff. I walked in a few minutes before closing time, and the two salespeople were so incredibly helpful and friendly. They encouraged me to stay on and take my time even after the store had officially closed, and were extremely helpful making suggestions and finding sizes. They clearly love their jobs, and are great ambassadors of the brand — thank you Lucas and Jorge!

Fans of Levi denim jeans should make a visit here. It’s walkable from Pier 39 Fisherman’s Wharf area.
The «Vault» is a tribute to Levi’s evolution from gold mining days to the 20^th century. I thought I recognized my hubby’s Levi wrangler shirt in the revolving display. And denim jeans. Was that my pair of 501’s?
Walk across the way into the retail store. 501’s stacked against the wall. If only I could wear them now. And a different line geared toward the fashionista.
Friendly staff. And knowledgeable about Levi’s merchandise.

I’d always meant to stop into the Levi’s Plaza HQ Store, and finally did while I was on a job through the neighborhood earlier in the year.
The salesperson talked me into an online order at the store location on 3 pairs of jeans — for years, I exclusively wore 501s, and then migrated to 527s sometime in the last decade and have been loyal to that brand and make ever since I made the switch. I haven’t owned anything other than Levi’s when it comes to jeans for more than 20 years.
The particular «washes» that I wanted weren’t in stock, but I’ve got about six pair of 36×34 527s in my wardrobe and was merely replenishing — so I ordered 3 pairs and had them shipped to my apartment. They took nearly two weeks to arrive, and by the time they had, I was out of town on business for nearly two more weeks.
When I finally returned home, I found the jeans, tried them on, and found that all three were a terrible fit compared to the same size/​same model jeans I already owned. Too small, you ask? No, they were ridiculously oversize in both waist and length. I took one pair and ran it through the washer and dryer a few times to see if they would shrink to fit — no luck. Still way too big. Brought them back to the Levi’s store, and by this point, more than 30 days had elapsed since I made my original online purchase in the store.
I didn’t even try to return the pair that I had run through the wash — wrote them off as a loss, or figured I could have them tailored if I really didn’t want to eat the 60 bucks. Even with the other two pair still bearing all of their tags and labels, the staff at the Flagship store maintained that they wouldn’t even process a store credit 30 days after purchase. Sorry, but those jeans are current stock, totally re-​saleable and I would’ve grudgingly accepted a store credit rather than eat the jeans and the other 120 bucks.
Colossal fail, HQ store. I expect service like this on Market Street or at Jeff’s Jeans on Geary, but the freaking Flagship Store at the Corp HQ? Very, very disappointed in Levi’s.

This review is for the vault/​museum only.
I’m a 4 – 5 star fan of Levi’s — lived in 501’s through my teens and twenties.
The store and museum are on the ground floor of the corporate office in Levi’s Plaza.
Nice grounds and plaza — a 5−10minute walk from where we parked near Pier 17.
It’s free — I enjoyed looking at the items from the start of the business, some others might enjoy seeing special jeans worn by Marilyn, J-​Lo and Beyonce — that was kinda whatever for me.
My wife was looking for a little more history of the gold miner tent making business and how they morphed into making jeans.
Spent about 15 minutes there. It’s worth a walk through if you’re right in the area for other reasons — with parking issues. etc. I wouldn’t go out of my way for a special trip.

I always like stopping by Levi’s headquarters when I’m in the area. Open windows let you peak in and watch designers at work, and its fun seeing half finished projects lying all about.
You can find jeans that aren’t available anywhere else in the plaza store. (I’m talking about the rare Made in USA line). But bargain lovers won’t find any special deals to be had, everything’s full price.
The vault next to the shop is interesting too. Its more of a mini museum, and famous jeans worn by celebrities like Marilyn Monroe, J-​Lo, Beyonce are all on display.
Definitely worth a visit if you’re in the area.

Levi jeans no longer represent quality and durability and are OVERPRICED.
Levi jeans have :
a) Low quality stitching.
I have had jeans where the stitching comes out.
b) Weak denim
A couple of my jeans the denim simply ripped!
c) Inconsistent size.
I have to try out every pair as though they are all 501’s, the fit varies depending on which 3^rd world country it was made in.
I have 30+ pair of jeans and sit all day in a chair so I“m not hard on them. Each jean is worn every 2 – 3 weeks. Yet most of my Levi’s don’t last more than 5 years.
Some «smart» executive at Levi’s decided a number of years back to make jeans where labor cost were low. So now Levis are made all over the 3^rd world. In the process of saving a few bucks, the brand was damaged.
I have heard from a Levi store sales clerk, that the quality of the jeans made in South American countries tends to be better than the Egyptian or Bangladeshi versions.
I have started to add other brands to my closet. I still love the 501s fit, just that I“m not willing to fork out $ 50/​pair and it falls apart.

I visited the Levi’s store in the bottom of the Levi’s corporate building for the second time today. This is my new favorite place to go when I need jeans or anything made out of denim. The sales assistants are so helpful and cheery. The last time I was here was two months ago and they STILL remembered my name. Man oh man, you don’t get service like that anymore!
I also like this store because it’s fairly quiet & small so you never have to wait for help or to get into a dressing room. It always feels like I’m stopping by to see my friends instead of executing the chore of finding new jeans. The pricing is also very reasonable compared to designer denim (and it feels good to support a San Francisco brand that is steeped in so much history).
If you’re in the market for some Levi’s (or even if you haven’t looked at Levi’s in a while), you should stop here and make yourself at home!