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2. Most contemporary jeans are crafted from denim, also known as "duck" fabric. They are characterized by double orange stitching along the seams, reinforced with copper rivets and branded with a copper tag.
3. The design of jeans has become standardized and unisex, no longer limited to gender. The origin of jeans can be traced back to 1567, where the term "genoese" referred to the pants worn by sailors from the Italian city of Genoa.
4. The name "jeans" was officially adopted by the Levi Strauss & Co. in the 1860s, but before then, they were known as "waist-high overalls" or "pantaloons".
5. The rise of jeans is closely associated with the California Gold Rush of 1849. The tough working conditions of the miners led to the demand for durable clothing, and thus the sturdy and long-lasting jeans were born. Levi Strauss is widely credited with inventing jeans.
6. In 1850, Levi Strauss founded Levi Strauss & Co., which produced the iconic Model 501 jeans, considered the original jeans.
7. In the mid-1930s, jeans, which were predominantly worn in rural American Midwest, gained popularity in urban areas along the Mississippi River.
8. During World War II, jeans were designated as U.S. military uniforms, and post-war, the surplus inventory was sold in Europe, where they became a hit due to their aesthetics, practicality, and affordability.
9. The American entertainment industry, particularly Hollywood, played a significant role in popularizing jeans worldwide. Films like "Rebel Without a Cause" and "The Searchers" in the 1950s featured celebrities wearing stylish jeans, making them a fashion statement.
10. The classic jeans are typically indigo-colored, made of pure cotton twill, with a tight fit around the hips, medium-low rise, tapered legs, buttons, visible stitching, patch pockets, and a branded tag.
11. However, the original jeans were not exactly as we imagine them today. Levi Strauss & Co., the creator of the 501 jeans, introduced various changes over time that established the jeans as a classic:
12. In 1855, the first 501 jeans had only one back pocket and no yoke.
13. In 1872, metal rivets were innovated to reinforce stress points on the jeans.
14. In 1873, the color of jeans changed from gray to indigo blue, and the back pocket was decorated with an orange double arc stitch.
15. In 1886, the back waist tag design was changed from a little dwarf to two horses.
16. In 1890, a watch pocket and a back yoke were added, making five pockets the standard for jeans.
17. In 1905, a second back pocket was introduced, solidifying the five-pocket design.
18. In 1922, a belt loop was added to the waist.
19. In 1937, the rivets on back pockets were moved inside.
20. In 1941, rivets on the front fly and watch pocket were removed. During WWII, the back pocket rivets and watch pocket were removed, and the double arc stitch was replaced with a printed相似 pattern. A laurel leaf replaced the "L.S.&Co.S.F.Cal." tag on buttons.
21. In 1947, the double arc stitch returned.
22. In 1950, to cater to fashion trends, the jeans were tailored with a slimmer fit.
23. In 1955, the 501 jeans with a zipper were introduced.
24. In 1959, pre-shrunk jeans were developed.
25. In 1966, the corner of the back pocket was reinforced with a bar-shaped stitch instead of rivets.
26. In 1971, the red tag was changed from "LEVI'S" to "Levi's".
27. In 1983, advancements in weaving technology allowed for wider fabric width, leading to the disappearance of the red selvage.
28. In the 1990s, technological progress and accumulated time improved jeans-making techniques, resulting in the perfected structure of jeans today.
