Credit: Depositphotos *The metal rivets on your favorite pair of jeans are more than just decorative accents; they’re a testament to over 150 years of innovation and resilience.

Even Levi’s has cut down on the number of rivets used on its jeans, replacing some with bar-tack stitches. Aside from the 501, most Levi’s jeans don’t even use button flys because they cost more to ...

Rivets: Another foundational feature of all Levi’s, copper rivets are placed at a handful of stress points on the jeans. Rise: The rise indicates where the jeans will sit on your waist. ... The 505 is ...

From the legendary 501 to the right-now 569, these are the Levi's jeans you should know—plus the jargon you'll need to tell 'em apart—explained by a denimhead.

Another pair of 1947 Levi’s 501 jeans are listed at $5,750, ... In 1936 Levi's introduced concealed rivets, known as 'double X,' where they are only visible inside the seat.

A charity has published new guidelines for making jeans more sustainable – and the end of now-redundant rivets could just be the start. CNN values your feedback 1.

The Levi's "two horse" logo symbolizes nothing more sinister than Levi's original rivet patent and the attendant strength of their jeans. By Dan Evon Dan Evon is a former writer for Snopes.

*The metal rivets on your favorite pair of jeans are more than just decorative accents; they’re a testament to over 150 years of innovation and resilience. These small copper studs, a hallmark ...