We know a lot about jeans. And the fact that they served as clothing of the gold miners and cowboys were a sign of good financial situation in times of "stagnation", and possession was lifted in the eyes of peers of the representatives of the Soviet youth. It is impossible to imagine without the image of jeans of a rock musician or a hippie. And what we know about the glorious path of the jeans, and how they earned such fame? We will look through the pages of history and find some interesting facts:

1. Denim, the material used for jeans owes its name to the French town. Since in translation it means "from Nimes". The fabric is interesting because it has an unusual structure because of its interwoven yarn dyed and no. This gives the manufacturer the ability to vary color , as well as to achieve the effect of "noble scrapes" that is appreciated by many fans of these pants. The motto of many manufacturers of denim clothing : "wearing Long jeans is a wonderful way contributes to the improvement of their appearance".

2. Denim is invariably coloured by the dye known as "Indigo". Originally the paint was added soot, making it very cheap. Thus, jeans became affordable and easy regular customers.

3. There are several assumptions of occurrence of the word "jeans".

• The first version can be found in the port records of the English seamen of the sixteenth century. They were brought from Genoa in the UK material, which was used for producing trousers. Sewn goods were exported to European shops and was called "Jane" or "Jean".
• Another story says that the word "jeans" originated from the name of the city of Genoa ( Janua), which was delivered this material. Pants of cotton was worn by the sailors themselves, and are called "jeans".
• There is some version of the appearance of jeans that indicates the French origin of these pants. So, it is a book written by a certain John Hakerem in which you can see a description and picture of eight pairs of pants, painfully resemble those jeans that we know today.
• The most modern and truthful version is the world famous jeans pioneer Levi Strauss. A native of Bavaria, he was born in a Jewish family. His married sister lived in America, and soon invited his brother to his permanent residence. Her husband, David stern, was sold manufactory, so he asked the brother of his wife to bring from Germany tent fabric, which enjoyed good demand in San Francisco, a city where roughly dominated gold rush. Despite his youth, Levi Strauss had a good commercial flair, and immediately figured out that miners are most in need of durable and comfortable pants. It was then that he came to the head and a good idea to run in production sewing of the party press, which he called "overalls Topless".

In 1872 Strauss received pismima from a certain Jacob Davis, who was a fabric buyer for the firm of Strausov, and was a tailor. Davis said that he has thought of a great way to strengthen Trouser pockets with copper rivets, which were installed in the most vulnerable places. Not having money to buy a patent, he proposed to do it together with Levi, and soon the newly formed partners began the production of trousers the new generation who are most like modern. It happened in 1873, may 20.

4. 1941 year made some changes to the look of jeans. Copper rivet located on the fly, heated on a fire, and the military, which at that time were without exception equipped with a pair of jeans that drew attention to the inconvenience of this part. By the way, this fact also indicates the fact that the trousers have gained immense popularity, as the privilege to possess them at the time, had only soldiers.

5. Soon the jeans were noticed by representatives of liberal cultures, hippies and rock musicians. They are so firmly entrenched in their wardrobe that the image of the "beatnik" became synonymous with jeans, which led to the ban of the detector in the garment workplaces in offices and in schools. Hippies and advanced denim fashion, because they fancy the pants were decorated with beads and embroidery. These trends can be seen at the present time. Many models of jeans and profusely decorated with rhinestones.

6. The international youth festival in 1958 and opened the jeans for young fashionistas of the Soviet Union. To get jeans were tight, and they cost dearly, and it was then spread widely speculation. So much so, that in 1960 was applied capital punishment against black marketeers of Rokotov and Fainberg. They were engaged in operations with currency, but a serious charge was also speculation in the overseas press. In the country then jeans are not made. The reason for this was quite interesting. In the parameters set by GOST, the clothes had to have a long-lasting color and does not fade when washed. These jeans did not meet this condition.

7. In 1984 he published the American film "Moscow on the Hudson", where he was admitted a big historical error associated with jeans. The main character, a musician of the Soviet Union, goes on tour in the United States, and his girlfriend asks him to bring her Jordache jeans. The essence of the error is that in those years, this brand was completely unknown to the Soviet public. Girl could ask for Lee jeans, Wrangler, or Levis the original, but not Jordache.

8. The inhabitants of America there is an interesting way to order jeans and be damn sure they will absolutely fit. In the store you can put your volumes in the computer that will perform the necessary calculations, will calculate your individual model and sends a request to its fabrication to the factory. After three weeks it is possible to obtain a finished product that is "sitting" on You. The cost of this valuable service is only $ 10.

9. Jeans immediately became heroes of the fashion shows. In 60-ies fashion designer Louis ferro abundantly decorated them with sequins, and to this day designers are tightly engaged in the creation of unusual ideas denim. Not paid attention to the denim theme such famous movers and shakers of the fashion world as a unique Jean-Paul Gaultier, Alexander McQueen amazing and the famous Karl Lagerfeld. Their work clearly demonstrates this. For each designer in the West is considered good practice to have in its collection the personal development of the denim fabric.

10. Many famous people have noted the practicality of jeans and long wearing. So, the guitarist of the Status Quo argued that the jeans when used properly can be worn for about 8-9 years.

11. An interesting trend has spread from the USA, pop singers, half of the Duo Kriss Kross . They submitted the idea is to purposely put on jeans on backwards. However, in the same way they wore and other items of your wardrobe. In 80-ies of the jeans has worn such an unusual way, but then it was just some randomness. The guys from Kriss Kross did it deliberately.

12. From time to time arise and different ideas in advertising popular press. The makers of the jeans by Calvin Klein was accused of advertising them represents a sample of child pornography, and the story of "Jesus jeans" made a decent noise at the Vatican a dozen years ago.

Jeans production beats all conceivable records. It is now known that the number of issued pants from blue denim has exceeded two and a half billion