Levi Strauss & Co.
Established 1853Founded in 1853 by Levi Strauss as a dry goods business, Levi Strauss & Co. is known worldwide for its denim jeans. The company created their first pair of jeans, the iconic Levis 501, in the 1890s and it grew out to become the world’s best-selling item of clothing.
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