Hi, everyone. I am SAYA.
Denim jeans are still popular now and forever. It is a basic item that can be worn all year around, and the textile is solid, and the more you wear it, the more it looks better.
This time I’m going to introduce Levi’s denim jeans.
For vintage items, you can imagine the background of the items, and I always feel like that there is some romance. Also, there are 100 types in Levi’s, and this time I would like to introduce 3 models among them. I would like to introduce the history and the charm of Levi’s jeans as well.
History of Levi’s
The birth of jeans is said that Levi’s founder, Levi Strauss, had made work pants with canvas for miners who was working in mines in 1853.Based on the voices of workers, Levi adopted the idea of tailor Jacob Davis’s “reinforcing pockets with metal fittings rivet” to make “durable pants that won’t tear even in harsh work environments”, and Levi and Jacob got the patent for that. And jeans that are close to the modern ones were born.
In 1890, the first jeans with lot number “501” were born. At this point, the design was not with belt loops yet, but with suspenders buttons, cinch buckles, and back pockets.
In 1933, a belt loop that is familiar even in modern times was attached.
In 1940, jeans became popular at colleges on the west coast of the United States and got popular as fashion items rather than as work clothes.
Levi’s recommendable 3 models
As I said a little in history, “501” is a lot number that can be said to be the origin and the standard of Levi’s. The silhouette is a straight silhouette from the thighs to the hem. The inseam has deep and loose silhouette, but the waist size looks slim. It is recommendable to wear it in just the right size. The button fly jeans has buttons on front parts and has been handed down since the 501 was born.
“505” has a tapered silhouette that gradually narrows toward the ankle. The rise is deep and the waist is loose. It is recommendable to wear it loosely in a large size. The 505, which is said to have been made as a fashion model for the first time, has been improved from a front button to a zipper. This type that can be worn stylishly is also recommended for women.
“517” has a bootcut style that extents from the knee to the hem. The bootcut also has an effect for beautiful legs, so it makes your style look good. The design is also said to be jeans made for cowboys. It is like hippie fashion that was popular in the 1970s.Bootcut jeans are famous as a symbolic fashion item.
The reasons why Levi’s is loved for so long
A long-established jeans brand that has been in business for 170 years.
Levi’s is a brand that has made the history of jeans. It seems that some vintage items are sold bought for millions if they are rare. I felt that one of the reasons why it was loved that they were developing more and more products that matched the background of the items. I was surprised at the spirit of inquiry and the ability to take action to pursue and shape the jeans that are needed even under such historical situations such as the gold rush and World War II.
Also, another thing surprised me.
More than 170 years ago, I was doing strategic PR activities to sell jeans in order to raise awareness of jeans. As a result of the PR activities, Levi’s may be still “King of jeans” because it has succeeded in gaining awareness and popularity of jeans.
Levi’s has been loved for over 170 years.
The founder Levi and Jacob listened to the background of the times and the voices of people who needed jeans, and developed them that met their needs. They focused on constantly updating jeans. It was impressive for me.
Since the birth of the 501, many models of Levi’s have been born as fashion items. Jeans that have been changing according to the background and trends of the times still keep to be popular when the times change, and isn’t it the secret of staying in the “King of Jeans” that they have been doing PR activities in various ways?
Knowing the reasons why Levi’s jeans are loved, I’ve liked jeans more than ever before. I would like to keep to wear a pair of jeans for a long time and take good care of my own jeans with memories.