You consider yourself a blue-jean baby, but how much do you really know about denim? The fabric most might consider the ultimate wardrobe staple has a long, fascinating history that includes everything from red carpet moments to brushes with the law (yes, really).
From the hilarious birth of the Canadian tuxedo to the year the very first pair of jeans was created, just know that jeans have come a long way to become the skinnies, flares, and crops you wear today. Read on to brush up on a few facts you probably never knew about denim, and prepare to love this style staple even more!
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