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Levi Strauss [Levi's]
The Headstones & Microphones Podcast: Founder Stories · 2026-05-31 · 11 min
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Levi Strauss partnered with tailor Jacob Davis in 1873 to patent copper-riveted reinforcement on denim work pants, transforming a rugged utility garment into the foundation of a global apparel empire.