Celebrating the Birth of the Levi’s® 501® Jean
On May 20th, 1873, the world’s first blue jean received its official patent – a day we commemorate each year…
Blog Entry - Heritage - May 20, 2021Celebrating the Birth of the Levi’s® 501® Jean
The Levi’s® 501® Jean – Well Worn, Worn Well
The world’s first blue jean made its debut 146 years ago this week. Two immigrants created this most American of…
Blog Entry - Heritage - May 23, 2019
Throwback Thursday: Reflections on Levi! A New Musical
As the Levi Strauss & Co. historian, I spend a lot of time immersed in the story of our founder…
Blog Entry - Heritage - January 4, 2018
Hunting for History: A Century-Old Vest’s Riveting Tale
This year, we’re taking a special look at some of Levi Strauss & Co.’s top tops, which have been part…
Blog Entry - Heritage - February 8, 2017
Jacob Davis: 6 Things You (Probably) Didn’t Know About the Inventor of the Blue Jean
In my job as historian, I frequently share the story of how blue jeans came about. It’s a story of…
Blog Entry - Heritage - October 8, 2015
