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People only just realising why pairs of jeans have small metal studs in them

Most pairs have the metal rivets attached, but it turns out they do actually serve a purpose - which many people were unaware of.

People are only just learning what the small studs on their jeans are for

People are only just learning what the small studs on their jeans are for

Almost every pair of jeans has rivets hammered through the denim - but people are only just learning why they're there and what purpose they serve to the wearer

People are only just learning what the tiny pockets in their jeans are actually for

People are only just learning what the tiny pockets in their jeans are actually for

Have you ever wondered what the tiny pockets on your jeans are for? While they no longer have a specific use, it was a different story in the 19th century, and people are only just discovering what they were originally made for

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Pricey pants from 1857 go for $114k, raise Levi's questions

Pulled from a sunken trunk at an 1857 shipwreck off the coast of North Carolina, work pants that auction officials describe as the oldest known pair of jeans in the world have sold for $114,000

The Independent UK

People are only just realising why pairs of jeans have tiny pockets in them

The minuscule sewn-in pockets have caused people confusion for years, but the real purpose of them has been revealed.

The reason every pair of Levi jeans has a tiny pocket - and it isn't just because it looks good

Many believed it was just part of the design but it actually has a use

People are just realising what the little pockets on jeans are for

It was put there more than a century ago for a specific reason

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A pair of Levi's that sold for $76K reflects anti-Chinese sentiment of 19th century

A pair of Levi's that sold for $76K reflects anti-Chinese sentiment of 19th century

A pocket on the 1880s-era pair of jeans says, "The only kind made by white labor."

Do This Stock's Strong Q2 Earnings Make It a Buy Right Now?

Do This Stock's Strong Q2 Earnings Make It a Buy Right Now?

Global jeanswear leader Levi Strauss (LEVI) reported strong second-quarter earnings results and reiterated its guidance for the full year 2022. However, given its slightly higher-than-industry valuation, will it be wise to scoop up its shares now? Read on to learn our view….

Here are the companies covering abortion travel costs for employees post-Roe

Here are the companies covering abortion travel costs for employees post-Roe

A number of US companies have expanded healthcare plans to include travel expenses for abortion services after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade

The Independent UK

The 5 types of jeans you need in your wardrobe

The 5 types of jeans you need in your wardrobe

From various fits to alternating washes, these five options will cover all your needs.

CEOs call on Senate to pass gun legislation

CEOs call on Senate to pass gun legislation

It's the latest example of Corporate America delving into an issue where solutions often break down along partisan lines.

People wondering what the tiny pockets in a pair of jeans are for finally get an answer

People wondering what the tiny pockets in a pair of jeans are for finally get an answer

Most people who own a pair of jeans will have noticed the tiny pockets that they come with

Levi Strauss will pay for employees to travel for abortion care

Levi Strauss will pay for employees to travel for abortion care

Levi Strauss joins other firms like Amazon and Apple in offering employees travel reimbursement

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The real reason why jeans have those tiny pockets

The tiny pockets date back over 100 years to 1890

Levi's Trademarks Metaverse And NFT Virtual Clothing

U.S.-based denim giant Levi Strauss & Co. (NYSE: LEVI) appears to be planning to jump into the metaverse and non-fungible token (NFT) technologies.

Technical Analysis Ahead Of Levi Strauss Earnings: Could This Be A Turning Point?

Levi Strauss & Co. (NYSE: LEVI) shares are trading slightly lower Wednesday as the stock has fallen below a channel support line. The company is scheduled to report earnings after the bell. With positive earnings, the stock may bounce back and trade within the channel once again.

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