Riveted: The History Of JeansJuly 18, 2024

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.

Riveted: The History Of Jeans was broadcast on SBS ONE at Thursday 18 July 2024, 11:30.