Levi Jeans

The history of Levi jeans

In 1853 Levi Strauss arrived in San Francisco and opened a wholesale dry goods business, selling clothing and other goods to small general stores all the way down the west coast. Twenty years later, Jacob Davis, a Reno Nevada tailor, writes to Levi Strauss telling him about the process he invented to rivet the pocket corners on men s trousers to make them stronger. He suggests the two men take out a patent on the process together and Levi agrees. In 1873 Levi Strauss & Jacob Davis are granted a patent on the process of riveting jeans by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office on May 20 - this was the invention of the Levi blue jeans. The trousers called waist overalls - have one back pocket with the Arcuate stitching design, a watch pocket, a cinch, suspender buttons and a rivet in the crotch
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Top 5 travel essentials

While packing for my most recent weekend holiday, I realised that there are a few items I always end up packing (besides the usual suspects toothbrush, deodorant, clean undergarments, etc). These items are perfect for the unpredictable, cramped nature of travelling and will ensure that you are much better prepared for a variety of possibilities, as well as more comfortable. I always pack these items and others into my trusty Samsonite suitcase. I love the lightweight yet durable Cubelite 2-Wheel suitcase in the champagne colour. It is such high quality and so easy to manoeuvre; plus, the colour makes it easy to distinguish from other people s luggage. The first item you should always pack is one or two comfortable, versatile pairs of jeans. You can t go wrong with a classic pair of Levi s jeans
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Top 5 travel essentials

While packing for my most recent weekend holiday, I realised that there are a few items I always end up packing (besides the usual suspects toothbrush, deodorant, clean undergarments, etc). These items are perfect for the unpredictable, cramped nature of travelling and will ensure that you are much better prepared for a variety of possibilities, as well as more comfortable. I always pack these items and others into my trusty Samsonite suitcase. I love the lightweight yet durable Cubelite 2-Wheel suitcase in the champagne colour. It is such high quality and so easy to manoeuvre; plus, the colour makes it easy to distinguish from other people s luggage. The first item you should always pack is one or two comfortable, versatile pairs of jeans. You can t go wrong with a classic pair of Levi s jeans
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