11-12-13 - Jeans

Starting in the 1950"s jeans, originally designed for cowboys, became popular among teenagers, especially members of the greaser subculture.   Historic brands include Levi's, Lee and Wrangler.  Jeans come in various fits, including skinny, tapered, slim, straight, boot cut, narrow bottom, low waist, anti-fit and flare.

How to Wear Skinny Jeans

Skinny jeans might have seemed like a fad at first, but they're here to stay.  It's important to now how to rock this look so you can keep up with the latest trends.  If you want to know how to wear your skinny jeans during the holidays, dress them up and make them flatter your figure.

Birthday of "Blue Jeans"

In 1873, Levi Strauss & Company began using the pocket stitch design.  Levi Strauss and a Reno Nevada based Latvian tailor by the name of Jacob Davis co-patented the process of putting rivets in pants for strength.   On May 20, 1873 they received U.S.  Patent No. 149.1.  This date is now considered the official birthday of "blue jeans".

BrownBagClothes has moved to Nashville, TN

Its been a long time but I have moved to Nashville and am ready to start blogging again.