BLOG ARCHIVES - June 2013
Jun 26 2013
The Morning News
My 12-year-old son and I were in the car this morning, driving to his basketball camp, when we heard the news. The U.S. Supreme Court had declined to rule on California’s Proposition 8, effectively allowing same-sex marriage in the state.
The decision followed one that we’d heard about earlier in the morning, striking down the federal Defense of Marriage Act and, thus, ruling that married same-sex couples are entitled to federal benefits.
“Is that good?” he asked.
I fumbled for a clear answer. And my response was somewhat muted.
Posted By: Cory Warren, Editor, LS&Co. Unzipped | ||
Jun 25 2013
A Moving Target
“For a short time, the most interesting place in the [USA] will be a moving target.”
Posted By: Cory Warren, Editor, LS&Co. Unzipped | ||
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Jun 20 2013
Iconic Fits and Fabrics
The Levi's brand and Liberty London have hooked up for an exclusive clothing collaboration.
It's a natural fit. The two iconic brands share a rich history of designing iconic clothing that marries uncompromised craftsmanship and heritage. And since it hit store shelves, the collection has grabbed the attention of consumers and fashion enthusiasts alike.
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Jun 18 2013
Of Motorcycles and 501® Jeans
My name is Paula Camp. I'm writing to you because I believe my Levi’s® 501® Shrink-to-Fit jeans saved my leg and hip from serious injury in a terrible motorcycle accident last month.
On May 11, I was riding my Harley-Davidson Softail Deluxe on I-580 in the Altamont Pass, east of San Francisco. My husband was in front on his Harley-Davidson Road Glide, and we were traveling east on our way home to Stockton after a great ride to the San Francisco Bay Area.
Posted By: Rosie Cayetano, Consumer Relations, Levi Strauss & Co. | ||
Jun 13 2013
Dream Starters
Childhood friends Susan Claes and Julie Janssens shared a dream of starting their own business and a passion for healthy food. They set their sights on starting a soup-and-salad bar in the heart of Brussels— a new concept in the local food scene.
But as youth entrepreneurs with little formal training and no personal savings, Susan and Julie had a hard time accessing credit through traditional banks. They also knew that marketing, financial management and business planning skills would be critical to growing their business.
Posted By: Brandee Butler, Levi Strauss Foundation Program Manager, Europe, Middle East and Africa | ||
Jun 10 2013
Lynn in London
I am always thrilled when I get to visit London. It’s one of my favorite cities and has such a fascinating history. I see my family gene pool wandering the streets, and I always go to the National Portrait Gallery to say hello to Richard III.
There’s also a Levi Strauss & Co. connection.
Posted By: Lynn Downey, Historian, Levi Strauss & Co. | ||
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Jun 05 2013
Of Dragons and Water
Levi Strauss & Co. is constantly looking for ways to reduce our water footprint. You may have heard of our Water<Less™ collection and our involvement with the Better Cotton Initiative. We’re also working to spread the word on why it’s important to conserve water.
Posted By: Vivian Li, Assistant Manager, Distribution, and Community Day Ambassador | ||
Jun 04 2013
Our Top 10 Photos from Community Day
Around the world, Levi Strauss & Co. employees gave back to their communities in May.
It’s all part of Community Day, a highlight of the year at our company, where we step away from our desks and volunteer with non-profit organizations in the communities we live, work and play. This year we participated in nearly 170 projects in 46 countries around the world.
In rolling up our sleeves, we are making strides in addressing sustainability, equality and the fight against HIV/AIDS. We also granted a total of $300,000 to non-profit partners through the Levi Strauss Foundation.
Posted By: Rebecca Youngs, Associate Editor, LS&Co. Unzipped | ||
Jun 04 2013
Build-a-Board
Just plain cool.
That’s how I’d describe one of the recent Community Day projects involving Levi Strauss & Co. employees.
The volunteers joined with Board Rescue to build 300 skateboards in under four hours. The boards – along with helmets, backpacks and other items – were then donated to underserved youth in San Francisco.
Posted By: Cory Warren, Editor, LS&Co. Unzipped | ||
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