Wrangler

Wrangler is a popular western wear line known for its "cowboy cut" line of jeans. First designed as durable jeans for rodeo use, the brand has become a worldwide denim line worn by men, women, and children.

Fast Facts

1. First created by Blue Bell and a Polish tailor
2. Introduced the 13MWZ style in 1947
3. A subsidiary of the VF Corporation
4. Corporation also owns Lee, Jansport, and North Face
5. Collaborated with Marc Jacobs on a line of high-end denim for his Spring 2007 collection
6. Created the charity Tough Enough To Wear Pink to raise awareness for breast cancer
7. Offer 120 different cuts

The Cuts

Wrangler offers a variety of washes and cuts for their line. A few of the most popular are the Relaxed Boot Fit, Relaxed Straight Leg, Loose Straight Leg, and Vintage Straight Leg. The brand also offers a work jean known as the Wrangler Riggs.

History of Jeans

Jeans were originally produced as a work pant for laborers and farmers. They originated in 1850, when German merchant Levi Strauss was living in San Francisco selling durable pants to mining camps. Within a few years he joined up with tailor Jacob Davis who had the idea to add copper rivets to pockets and outer seams. Together, the two became partners and patented the idea of Levi's jeans by 1873.

Other Denim Brands

• • Levi's
  • Lee
  • Hudson
  • Lucky Brand
  • Guess
  • Diesel
  • True Religion
  • Anlo Jeans
  • DKNY
  • Tommy Hilfiger

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