4 facts about 501® Jeans

Our 501® Jeans have a big history. Here’s why. 501® ORIGINALS Since we invented them, our 501® Original Jeans—the first blue jeans—have had an iconic history. Here are four little‑known facts about them. SHOP MEN SHOP WOMEN 1. In 1873, they were originally called “waist overalls,” designed to be worn over other pants. 2. American G.I.s in WWII brought their valuable 501® Jeans overseas to prevent them from being stolen. MEN’S 501® ORIGINALS 501® Original Jeans 501® Skinny Jeans 3. We made the first jeans for women, but before then, many women wore their husband’s or brothers’ 501® Jeans. 4. Time magazine named 501® Original Jeans the fashion item of the 20th century. WOMEN’S 501® ORIGINALS 501® Original Jeans 501® Original Jeans SHOP WOMEN’S 501® SHORTS Men Kids Women SALE STORE LOCATOR CUSTOMER SERVICE You are receiving this email because we believe you have given us permission to contact you periodically with promotional offers, product news and information about special events pursuant to our privacy policy. If you received this email from a friend and would like to receive our emails, please subscribe here. To ensure you receive our emails, please add [email protected] to your address book. Want to stop receiving promotional email messages from us? Unsubscribe or manage your preferences. Still need help? Please do not reply to this email. Email us at [email protected]. Levi Strauss & Co., 1155 Battery Street, San Francisco, California 94111, United States of America