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L & M Vintage: Denim - A Riveting History
If you want to learn more about denim’s history, this is a worthwhile read from landmvintage:
My newest “vintage mission” is to find a pair of authentic old blue jeans. This is no easy task and requires a ton of education before setting out spelunking through thrift stores and estate sales. It is easy to be fooled by all the fake “vintage” denim on the market not to mention all the vintage-inspired lines that have been marketed by many denim companies in recent years. As part of my-self education, I have come across some interesting photos and facts about our historical love affair with denim - here are a few of my favorites:
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afistfulofstyle said: I’d add that Levi’s “Big E” (pre 1971) jeans are a collectible that go for hundreds or thousands of dollars (a fact I learned the other day). Probably worth a bit more than those Guess or CK jeans from high school.