Denim History pt. 3 – Levi Strauss, Jacob Davis, and We Actually Talk About Jeans!
Our Blowout deep dive into denim continues with this week's episode detailing the history of Levi Strauss, Jacob Davis, and the deal that made blue jeans.
Our Blowout deep dive into denim continues with this week's episode detailing the history of Levi Strauss, Jacob Davis, and the deal that made blue jeans.
Workwear brand Ben Davis may not get the same love as Levi's, Carhartt, or Dickies but their strict devotion to quality has earned them a cult following.
Levi Strauss and Jacob Davis made their patented rivet pants to serve the needs of miners in the 19th century, here's how they spent the rest of their days.
Four fun facts about Levi Strauss, why brands turn to Portugal, workwear in the 1970s, and more in this Weekly Rundown.
W David Marx guides you through Japanese style, what a woman in a Bangladeshi clothing factory has to say to you, and more in this week's Weekly Rundown.
Lynn Downey, former Levi's archivist, details the life of Levi Strauss, in her recent book 'Levi Strauss: The Man Who Gave Blue Jeans to the World'.
Why #fbloggers should stop promoting fast fashion, New Balance endorses Donald Trump, archaeologists dig up denim history, and more in this Weekly Rundown.
We explore the economic, cultural, and geographic reasons why vintage clothing and workwear was more durable and better made.
A complete array of nearly every raw denim patch from every brand we could find, from Ande Whall to Wrangler.
For those who have ever worn the ubiquitous Levi's 501 - you're benefiting from the design and heritage of the 201 - one of the lesser known Levi's creations.