On May 20th, 1873, Levi Strauss and Jacob Davis secured a patent (No. 139,121) for “an Improvement in Fastening Pocket Openings.” The West Coast at that time was a loose patchwork of farms, ranches, railroads and gold mines. Jacob Davis—a tailor from Reno, Nevada—had the idea of placing rivets on work pants at points of strain, and joined forces with his denim supplier Levi Strauss in San Francisco. The riveted blue jean was born. Soon, Levi’s® became the clothing of choice for the rugged, hodgepodge band of workers, outcasts, entrepreneurs and outlaws building America’s future. For Spring/Summer 2023, in celebration of the 150th year anniversary of this patent, we pay tribute to their innovation and collaboration.

These 1873 XX Waist Overall Jeans are our first-ever jeans that revolutionized the lives of workers all over the world. Made from natural indigo selvedge denim, this reproduction features a high rise, a wide-leg fit, exposed rivets and the first-ever Levi’s® leather patch.

• Our first-ever jeans
• Crafted with natural indigo 9 oz plain selvedge loomstate denim
• Cut with a vintage high-rise, wide-leg fit
• Features our first-ever leather patch
• With exposed rivets
• Better clothes. Better choices. We made this garment with organically grown cotton, which uses no synthetic pesticides and saves water
• Made with natural dyes (from real plants or minerals) and water-saving techniques, which conserve energy and reduce reliance on synthetic dyes
• Made in Japan by expert artisans using traditional techniques
• Limited edition: Only 150 pairs were made