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The word jeans comes, by a roundabout route through French and medieval Latin, from Genoa - the place in Italy.

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Where did jeans come from?

See link below from www.levistrauss.com


Who discovered jeans?

The material we know as denim is very old. The crew of Columbus wore a denim type of material. Jeans that we know come from the CA gold rush and a man name Levi Strauss who added brads to the seams of his pants. Thus, the Levi jeans brand was born.


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When were jeans invented?

Levi Straus invented jeans in the 1850s during the gold rush so miners clothing would last longer.Levi Stauss invented jeans in 1849.1936 - Lout 2009OMG people jeans were invented by Jacob Davis (aka Jacob Youphes)and Levi Strauss in 1873!!!Them two visionary immigrants, turned denim, thread and a little metal into the most popular clothing product in the world. Waist overalls, was the traditional name for work pants, which is what these first jeans were called. The word jeans became more popular around 1960 when the baby-boom generation adopted the term for its favorite type of pants, blue jeans...


First jeans ever made?

No item of clothing is more American than the blue jeans invented in 1873 by Jacob Davis and Levi Strauss. These two visionary immigrants, turned denim, thread and a little metal into the most popular clothing product in the world. Waist overalls, was the traditional name for work pants, which is what these first jeans were called. The word jeans became more popular around 1960 when the baby-boom generation adopted the term for its favorite type of pants, blue jeans.

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What is the German word for jeans?

The German word for jeans is Jeans.


What county did jeans come from?

Jeans were first produced in the 19th century in Genoa, Italy, which was known for its durable cloth. The term "jeans" is derived from the French word for Genoa, "Gênes."


What is the word for jeans in Greek?

There is no word for jeans in Greek. We use the word ''jeans'' or in Greek letters τζίνς.


Where did the word Levis come from?

Levis is a brand name for the jeans they make, but I believe it was the Levi family who started making Levi jeans. Also of Jewish origin.


Where do river island jeans come from?

River island jeans come from China


What is the root of the word jeans?

The word jeans is taken from the Latin word Janus which is the place where jeans were first produced. (Source- Oxford English dictionary)


What are pirate jeans?

They are jeans that come up to the half of the leg.


Is the word jeans a common noun?

Yes, jeans is a common, concrete noun, a word for any jeans of any kind. A proper noun is the name of a person, place, or thing; for jeans would be Arizona Jeans, Guess Jeans, Lee, or Levi Jeans.


Homophone for word jeans?

The homophone for "jeans" is "genes".


What are pegged legged jeans?

I think pegged legged jeans are another word for skinny jeans.


Do nydj jeans come in plus sizes?

"Not your daughters jeans, also known as NYDJ, does come in plus sizes for women. The tummy tuck jeans can come in sized up to 22 womens and 24 womens."


What are carrot and arc fit jeans?

Dropcrotch jeans basically, jeans which crotch come a little lower and are slim at ankles