Posts Tagged ‘Levi Strauss’

Invention Geek – Levi Strauss?

4th November 2011 by Invention Geek No Comments

Question from Emma R.:
Hey Geek,
Is it true that Levi Strauss has sued other jean designers over their back pocket stitches?
Emma

Making History: Levi Strauss Patents His Iconic Jeans

24th March 2010 by Invention Geek No Comments

In 1853 at the height of the California Gold Rush, everyday items were in high demand and short supply in San Francisco. A 24-year-old German immigrant, Levi Strauss, left New York and made the journey to California to join his older sister and brother-in-law in running their dry goods store. Upon his arrival, a prospector [...]