From the California gold rush to Sydney Sweeney: How denim became the most enduring garment in American fashion

The American blue jean was created in 1873 by tailor Jacob Davis, who patented the design with Levi Strauss, founder of the eponymous denim retailer

# From the California gold rush to Sydney Sweeney: How denim became the most enduring garment in American fashion The American blue jean was created in 1873 by tailor Jacob Davis, who patented the design with Levi Strauss, founder of the eponymous denim retailer **Read the full article:** [CNBC](https://www.cnbc.com/2025/12/06/the-history-of-denim-and-how-jeans-were-created.html) *This article was originally published by CNBC. MoneyWiseInc provides expert curation of the best financial content from trusted sources.*