SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 8, 2006

LEVI STRAUSS & CO.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware
(State or Other jurisdiction
of Incorporation) 002-90139
(Commission File Number) 94-0905160
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)

1155 BATTERY STREET
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA 94111
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

(415) 501-6000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

o      Written communication pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

o      Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

o      Pre-commencement communication pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

o      Pre-commencement communication pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Item 8.01.      Other Events.

     On March 8, 2006, Levi Strauss & Co. announced that it is commencing a private placement of approximately $470 million aggregate principal amount of senior notes. A copy of the press release announcing the commencement of the private placement is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 9.01.      Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)  Exhibits.

99.1 Press release, dated March 8, 2006, announcing the commencement of the private placement of senior notes.

SIGNATURES

     Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

	LEVI STRAUSS & CO.
DATE: March 8, 2006	By:	/s/ Heidi Manes
		Name:	Heidi Manes
		Title:	Vice President, Controller

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit Number	Description
99.1	Press release, dated March 8, 2006, announcing the commencement of the private placement of senior notes.