Introducing Levi's® Performance Jeans

Discover the fascinating story behind the iconic Levi Strauss jeans, from the California Gold Rush to their status as a global fashion phenomenon 👖

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On February 26, 1829, Levi Strauss was born in Bavaria. At the age of 18, he moved to the United States to run a dry goods store with his brothers in New York. During the California Gold Rush, Strauss traveled to San Francisco in 1854 to open a west coast branch to sell goods to gold miners. His business sold a variety of clothing items, including trousers made from canvas. Jacob W. Davis, one of Strauss’ customers and one of the inventors of riveted denim pants, went into business with Strauss

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