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In the beginning, there was one: the 501. Over the past century and a half, Levi’s jeans have become a favorite of miners, laborers, rock stars, fashion designers and practically everyone in-between.

“There’s also a whole lot of people that used to wear a 501, and they love their 501s,” Levi’s Chief Digital Officer Jason Gowans said of the company’s classic straight-leg jeans.

School yourself on the history, study the terminology and shop every fit from the most storied brand in blue jeans.