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Riveted: The History of Jeans

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Riveted: The History of Jeans reveals the fascinating and surprising story of the iconic American garment. They’re more than just a pair of pants — America’s tangled past is woven deeply into the indigo fabric. From its roots in slavery to the Wild West, youth culture, hippies, high fashion and hip-hop, jeans are the fabric on which the history of American ideology and politics are writ large.

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American Experience
Riveted: The History of Jeans
52:39
Published:
Expires: 2022-03-08
Rating: TV-PG

Discover the fascinating and surprising story of this iconic American garment.