History of Blue Jeans

Blue jeans have been around for over 150 years. They originated when tailor Jacob Davis partnered with Levi Strauss to create durable work pants out of denim. Although today jeans come in different styles and appeal to a wide range of consumers, originally they were worn by people who did hard labor, including enslaved Africans and Chinese laborers. Listen to learn about the evolution of blue jeans over time and how they came to symbolize both toughness and adaptability.