The 1940's:
In the mid '40s, when the Second World War ended, denim blue jeans, worn almost only as work clothes, started being worn more in the U.S. and Europe. They were strong and felt good on, they were said to be a "stand for freedom". Both men and women, wore them, from returning GI's and teenagers. In Europe, American army forces leave behind leftovers of Levi's, and a small amount are available. It's the there first time seeing the denims. Other clothing manufacturers try to copy the U.S. originals, but people can tell the difference and want the real ones. Fewer jeans were made during the time of World War 2. American soldiers, who sometimes wore them they were not working, showed the public 'waist overalls'. …
