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Jeans

Jeans are trousers made from denim. Originally work clothes, they became popular among teens in the 1950s. Popular brands include Levi's.

On May 20, 1874 Levi Strauss[?] began to market a type of blue jeans with copper rivets.

External links

http://www2.gol.com/users/bobkeim/Garment/jhistory
http://www.levistrauss.com/about/history/timeline.asp

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