Jeans

Two men received a patent on “waist overalls” reinforced with copper rivets–what we now know as blue jeans. One of the men was Levi Strauss (1829-1902), whose name lives on through Levi Strauss & Company. The other patent recipient was Jacob Davis, the tailor who actually invented the denim pant with rivets. What do you […]

First, fill a bucket with the hottest water your faucet can muster. Pour half a bottle of black dye into the water and make sure it gets fully mixed in. Immerse your jeans in the bucket, and slowly stir until you’re satisfied that all of the material has been soaked thoroughly. How can I recolor […]

Jeans are casual-wear pants typically made from denim fabric. Patented in the nineteenth century in the United States by Levi Strauss and Jacob Davis, a typical pair of jeans usually features a button clasp, a zipper, belt loops, and front and back pockets, with copper rivets to reinforce the pockets. How do you tell if […]

Whiskers (also known as ‘moustaches’ or ‘hige’) are fades on the thighs of jeans. They are relatively thin diagonal or horizontal creases that form as you wear your jeans. If your jeans are made from raw denim, you will create the whiskers as you wear in the jeans. Are whiskers on jeans flattering? “Whiskering” is […]

Mom jeans were first known referred to as normal and were popular in the 70’s, 80’s, and 90’s. The trend started with the Brooke Shields’ controversial “Nothing Gets Between Me and My Calvins” but in the early 2000’s celebrities started wearing the opposite. They Wore tight low rise jeans with a three-inch zipper. Did they […]

The fascinating history of jeans and their French origins… Jeans were invented in America in the mid-19th Century by a young man called Levi Strauss. Legend has it that in 1853, Levi Strauss, a 24-year-old German immigrant, left New York for San Francisco where the California gold rush was in full swing. Are Levi’s French? […]

The material inside the denim. Known as “Train Tracks.” It happens with wear and normal washing. If you iron your jeans, or fold them the same way each time, that white line is the “worn spot”. Its a stress line in the fabric from repetitive wear. How do you get rid of white lines on […]

Rub a bar of soap on the inside of your pants, along the line of the pleat or crease. Turn your pants right side-out and iron them on the ironing board. Dampen a clean cloth with white vinegar. Rub this cloth on the pleat or crease of your pants, then iron them as usual. How […]

If your jeans come out of the wash with white marks, it’s possible that these are tiny bits of undissolved detergent. Powders are more likely to leave a white residue than liquid detergents, especially if you’re running a cool wash, so just switching to liquid may solve the problem. How do you get white lines […]

1970: Jeans were more ragged and embellished. An article in the New York Times about denim trends in the early 1970s said that patched jeans, frayed cuffs, and lightweight jeans were becoming more and more popular. What brand of jeans were popular in the 70’s? Calvin Klein and Gloria Vanderbilt were the first American designer […]

The popular story links celebrity, music and fashion, but leaves style sleuths with a historical error. In truth, the first pair of black jeans came onto the scene 50-plus years before Presley’s film. Levi Strauss & Co. manufactured the world’s first copper-riveted overalls, blue jeans as they’re known today, in 1873. Did a black man […]

Generally, indigo blue is used to dye the warp yarn. Jeans can be defined as (Clothing & Fashion) informal trousers for casual wear made up of denim or corduroy. 5 Key Differences Between Denim and Jeans. Denim Jeans Denim is a fashion fabric that can be used to make many other things. Jeans are only […]

In the UK jeans are worn by everyone – young and old alike – and unless you are visiting more upscale restaurants they are perfectly acceptable to wear everywhere. Is it OK to wear jeans in London? Are Jeans Appropriate to Wear in London? While Europeans tend to dress up more than Americans, you still […]

Often the term “jeans” refers to a particular style of trousers, called “blue jeans“, which were invented by Jacob W. Davis in partnership with Levi Strauss & Co. in 1871 and patented by Jacob W. Davis and Levi Strauss on May 20, 1873. What is the oldest brand of jeans? Levi Strauss & CoLevi Strauss […]

For the first time in history, Levi’s is no longer producing any of their iconic 501 jeans in America. According to an anonymous source working for the brand, Levi’s moved production of their reproduction sub-label, Levi’s Vintage Clothing, overseas to Bulgaria and Turkey. Do they still make Levi’s jeans? As of 2016, most Levi’s jeans […]

Getting the Starch Out Just soak the garment in cold, warm or hot water, depending on the fabric care instructions; follow the soaking with a regular wash cycle. If starch remains, you might try a cup of white vinegar in another wash cycle. How do you fix starchy jeans? Make a softening solution for your […]

The process of sandblasting to produce that worn-in look can also lead to silicosis in the lungs. Filling landfills is the other problem with jeans, especially the stretchy kind. The synthetic fibres mean the jeans do not decompose and can’t be recycled. All of this adds up to massive environmental and social impacts. What impact […]

Silver miners would wear their Levi’s when working in the mines. When they got a new pair they would either simply discard the old ones or tear them up and use them to lag pipes and so plenty of denim was left in the mines. Why are jeans found in mines? Cerro Gordo, a California […]

Some clothes can leave a dye stain on your skin. Very dark blue jeans, dark red or blue clothing, and fabrics that you have dyed yourself can leave stain marks. These stain marks can be difficult to remove but not impossible. How do I stop my jeans from turning my hands blue? A vinegar soak […]

Origin of Blue Jeans The fabric used for blue jeans can be traced back to the Middle Ages and Italy. Weavers were attempting to recreate a popular fabric, but they ended up making a fabric we now know as denim. It was considered a medium-quality fabric that could be purchased for a reasonable price. Where […]