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): September 19, 2007

LEVI STRAUSS & CO.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	002-90139	94-0905160
(State or Other jurisdiction	(Commission File Number)	(I.R.S. Employer
of Incorporation)		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 September 19, 2007, Levi Strauss & Co. announced that it has commenced a cash tender offer for any and all of its outstanding $525.0 million aggregate principal amount of 12.25% Senior Notes due 2012. A copy of the press release relating to the announcement is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

ITEM 9.01. Financial Statements And Exhibits.

(c) Exhibits.

99.1 Press release, dated September 19, 2007, announcing Levi Strauss & Co.’s cash tender offer and consent solicitation.

SIGNATURES

     Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange 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: September 19, 2007	By:	/s/ Heidi L. Manes
		Name:	Heidi L. Manes
		Title:	Vice President, Controller