In 1873 Levi Strauss and his tailor, Jacob Davis, created the modern denim pants known as blue jeans, designed for workmen. Today they are a clothing staple, and an icon of fashion.

Levi’s 501 jean was so popular in the 1890s that the denim magnate created a “bargain” version to make the workwear pants accessible to a larger demographic.. Dubbed the 201, or “No. 2,” Levi’s second ...

Levi’s Vintage Jeans: Key Terms/Concepts This is evidence of Red Line selvedge on a pair of Levi’s jeans from 1947. Levi’s. Denim: The fabric used to make jeans, this strong cotton twill is dyed with ...

Levi's 501 blue jeans were granted a patent 150 years ago. Blake Burkhart via Wikimedia Commons under CC BY 2.0. Back in 1871, Jacob Davis, a Latvian-born tailor in Reno, Nevada, was making pants ...

Shop the best Levi's jeans, shorts and shortalls, according to celebrities like Kylie Jenner and Taylor Swift. Favorite denim styles include the 501, Ribcage Ankle Straight and more.

These best-selling Levi’s jeans are on sale in four washes at Walmart, with prices starting at $39. According to shoppers, the straight-leg style is stretchy but never saggy, comfortable on the ...

Levi's is suspending commercial operations in Russia, citing its aggression in Ukraine. The company's iconic blue jeans represented freedom and capitalism during the days of the Soviet Union.

Levi Strauss & Co. has championed liberal causes such as immigration reform and gun control. The blue jeans brand lobbied for legislation to prevent gun violence in September, joining other ...

Levi’s jeans have become a staple in everyday fashion for many consumers. And if you have a pair sitting in your closet, you may want to check the tag.