Cut Off Denim Shorts

Before cut off denim shorts were a collection, they were a decision. Legend has it, someone, somewhere, decades ago, looked at a pair of worn-in 501®s, and saw greatness. With scissors in hand, cut off shorts gave full length jeans a “second life”. Gone was the traditional folded hem. The world welcomed denim left to intentionally fray, and it became a rite of passage for generations.

The Original Cut, Perfected

Our cut off denim shorts take everything that makes those bedroom-floor DIY cuts great (the raw hems, lived-in washes, fits with history) and do them properly. Same sturdy denim and reinforced construction that you’d expect from Levi's® jean, minus the crooked hemline and the moment of regret.

Cut Off Shorts, by Yours Truly

The beauty of the scissors was that every pair came out different, and our range keeps that same spirit. 501® Original Shorts bring together a straight-leg with a high-rise, while high waisted and mid thigh styles cover every rise and length in between. And because denim cutoffs should come in every wash, you’ll find light sun-faded blues, deep indigos, blacks and vintage finishes to round out your rotation. The best part of a raw hem is that it frays its own way with every wear, so your cut off jean shorts end up looking like yours and yours alone.

Styling Cut Off Denim Shorts

These days, cut off jean shorts fit into any summer plan seamlessly (pun intended). You're likely to spot a pair or two at festivals, strolling oceanside, or anywhere the warm weather goes. Most commonly, cut off shorts are styled simply with an oversized graphic tee, sneakers and a Trucker Jacket for after dark. However you wear them, the hard part's already done. Shop the full range of cut off denim shorts at Levi's® Australia. Scissors no longer required.