What Jeans Looked Like the Year You Were Born

From the invention of jeans in the 1870s until now there have been quite a few changes to the overall design. The first jeans were patented by Levi Strauss in 1873, but competitors of the tough denim pants weren’t plentiful until nearly 100 years later- at which point an influx of different patterns came on the market. Since the 1960s a huge array of styles, colors, cuts, and brands have been available. Have a look at what jeans looked like the year you were born below. Many are fascinating to look at.

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