American Experience (1988)

Episode Overview

Title: Riveted: The History of Jeans Plot: Explore the captivating and unexpected journey of the quintessential American piece of clothing. Jeans represent much more than simple trousers; they embody the complex narrative of America’s history stitched into their indigo threads. Tracing their origins from the era of slavery through to the Wild West, youth movements, the hippie movement, high fashion, and hip-hop culture, denim serves as a canvas reflecting the evolution of American ideals and political landscape.