The History of Denim — The Cloth That Clothed the Gold Rush

Did Levi Strauss really invent blue jeans? 🧵 In this video we unravel the myth and trace the real story of denim — from the serge weavers of Nîmes and the indigo vats of Genoa to a immigrant tailor in Nevada, the copper rivets that survived the goldfields, and the work trousers that ended up dressing a continent. The man whose name is on your jeans did not invent them. If you enjoyed this textile history deep dive, like the video, subscribe to Fabric Myths, and leave a comment with the next fabric origin story we should cover next 👇