Jeans are a type of pants or trousers, typically made from denim or dungaree cloth. Often the term "jeans" refers to a particular style of trousers, called "blue jeans", which were invented by Jacob W. Davis in partnership with Levi Strauss & Co. in 1871 and patented by Jacob W. Davis and Levi Strauss on May 20, 1873. Prior to the Levi Strauss patented trousers, the term "blue jeans" had been long in use for various garments (including trousers, overalls, and coats), constructed from blue-colored denim. "Jean" also references a (historic) type of sturdy cloth commonly made with a cotton warp and wool weft (also known as "Virginia cloth"). Jean cloth can be entirely cotton as well, similar to denim. Originally designed for miners, modern jeans were popularized as casual wear by Marlon Brando and James Dean in their 1950s films, The Wild One and Rebel Without a Cause, leading to the fabric
A menudo, el término "jeans" se refiere a un estilo particular de pantalones, llamado "jeans azules", que fueron inventados por Jacob W. Davis en colaboración con Levi Strauss & Co. en 1871 y patentado por Jacob W. Davis y Levi Strauss el 20 de mayo de 1873. Antes de que Levi Strauss patentó pantalones, el término "jeans azules" había sido durante mucho tiempo en uso para diversos trajes (incluidos pantalones, vestuarios, y trajes), construidos a partir de denim de color azul. "Jean" también se refiere a un tipo (histórico) de ropa robusta comúnmente hecha con un calcetín de algodón y de lana (conocido como "ropa de Virginia").