Timothee Chalamet's new film, A Complete Unknown, will soon hit the theatres. The Bob Dylan biopic will be released on December 25, 2024, and portrays the life of the musical legend from the start of his career at 19 and follows it all through his 60-year musical journey.
About the Levi's x A Complete Unknown collection release
Levi's Vintage Clothing has released a limited-edition capsule containing replicas of Bob Dylan's wardrobe essentials ahead of the movie's theatrical debut. Timothée Chalamet, who plays young Dylan in the James Mangold-directed biopic, is also seen wearing the collection's pieces.
Another standout piece from the capsule collection, the 501s, was inspired by Dylan's previous custom denim and featured panel inserts. A letter with the phrase, "I'll let you be in my dreams if I can be in yours," can be found in the watch pocket.
It was inspired by a line from Dylan's song "Talkin' World War III Blues." A "D" belt, modeled after the singer-songwriter's own, is also included with the jeans. According to Levi's, only 501 pairs were produced for the collection.
The jacket is also a limited edition, with only 200 genuine leather jackets made. It features a snap button-up front and two chest pockets. Costume notes from the scenario in which the jacket appears are also included in the inside pocket.
Every purchase includes unique packaging, handwritten notes, cue cards from "Subterranean Homesick Blues," film stills, and a tribute to Dylan's original lyrics.
To portray the genuine denim fits of a youthful Bob Dylan, Levi's crew collaborated closely with costume designer Arianne Phillips during the film's production. They recreated historically correct fashions by using Levi's extensive archives.
Where to buy and price
The jeans and the jacket are available on the official Levi's website. The jeans are priced at $495, while the genuine leather suede jacket is priced at $1,200.
The relationship between Dylan and Levi's
Levi's spoke about Bob Dylan's impact on fashion during his career as the music industry legend in a release. They said that only a few who made Levi's their central style could have the cultural and artistic impact that Dylan did.
Arianne Philips, costume designer for A Complete Unknown who worked with Levi's for the film, said in the release:
"While researching costumes for the film, I kept noticing that Bob Dylan wore Levi’s consistently throughout his career, both on and off stage. So I worked with Paul O’Neill at Levi’s to help me source original Levi’s denim and produce the bootcut 501 jeans, as well as recreate the Super Slim Levi’s jeans that Dylan wore in ‘65."
She continued:
“We see the silhouette of Levi’s change in the film alongside Dylan’s own evolution, from the fuller leg 501 jeans that Dylan wore when he first got his start in the NYC West Village folk scene in ’61, to the Super Slim jeans Dylan wore when famously going electric in ‘65. To my surprise and delight, I found that Dylan’s journey could be authentically traced through his Levi’s.”
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The feet of the jeans feature panels that were inspired by the ones that Dylan's ex-girlfriend, Suze Rotolo, mentioned in her memoir. She added them to his jeans so that he could wear them over his boots.
A history such as Bob Dylan's attached to the pieces and Levi's signature style make them such iconic parts of fashion. As mentioned earlier, they are limited edition. So you better grab yours today before they run out!
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