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Can anyone verify if one of these models is the 1996 Acne jeans?","subreddit":"FashionReps"},{"url":"https://www.reddit.com/r/AcneStudios/comments/1gb7wlk/do_the_1996_jeans_fit_similar_to_vintage_levis/ltjpfwb/","type":"comment","title":"Fit comparison: 1996 vs. Levi's 501 with sizing advice","author":"Positive-Stable8603","ref_id":"r_e_4","thread":{"url":"https://www.reddit.com/r/AcneStudios/comments/1gb7wlk/do_the_1996_jeans_fit_similar_to_vintage_levis/","title":"do the 1996 jeans fit similar to vintage levis","subreddit":"AcneStudios"},"excerpt":"1996 is Acne’s regular fit, based on my experience it is similar to Levi’s 501.\n\nSize wise - I usually wear 501 size 32, and 1996 size 31 fits perfectly. 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