It was on this date in 1873 that blue jeans got their start! A man named Levi Strauss from San Francisco teamed up with a tailor in Reno, Nevada—Jacob Davis—and the two were given a patent for their work pants reinforced with metal rivets!
Of course, Jacob Davis’ name was lost over the years—but Levi’s are known the world over for their comfort, their look-and their rugged durability. What was manufactured to address the workers out west who needed a long-lasting pant-has turned into a fashion statement since.
The originals had a button fly—which, after exiting for the zipper—made a comeback. Personally, I don’t care for the button fly—and have never owned a pair—but I still love my Levi’s! Wrangler jeans never looked the same-or fit the same. Same goes for all the other brands out there. Designer jeans?---ugh! You can have them (they look nice on the ladies, but not on MY body!)
After a long day at work, there’s nothing better than slipping into a worn pair of jeans and t-shirt and kickin’ back! Here is an old Levi’s TV commercial that I thought you’d enjoy—not THAT old, but a vintage feel nonetheless!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uj6G1C6c0uw
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