LS&Co. Unzipped

Welcome to our blog. Here’s where you’ll find a “behind-the-seams” look at what’s going on with Levi Strauss & Co. You’ll hear from a variety of voices, from both inside and outside the company. And you have the chance to share your thoughts. So read on — and weigh in!

Mar 25 2011

Fire Safety and Levi Strauss & Co.

In her thoughtful post today, Terrie Norris reminded us of the Triangle Factory Fire and why that tragedy 100 years ago is so important to remember.

As president-elect of the American Society of Safety Engineers, Terrie understands the importance of a safe workplace -- and the price paid when companies place profits above the safety of workers.

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Posted By: Choke Huckuntod, Levi Strauss & Co. Social & Environmental Sustainability


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Mar 23 2011

Levi's® Ex-Girlfriend Jeans: Are They for You?

The Ex-Girlfriend jeans have caught plenty of attention since Levi’s® launched them a few weeks back. Ellen, Stephen Colbert and plenty of bloggers have had their say.
 
The latest review comes from the folks at ABC’s Good Morning America. The, ahem, bottom line? You gotta be confident to wear ‘em — and they’re not for everyone.
 
See for yourself...


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Posted By: Cory Warren, Editor, LS&Co. Unzipped


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Mar 22 2011

Safe Water for All

Today is World Water Day. You may give it only a passing thought. Not Kebedech Hagos, though. For her, it’s a reminder of how far she’s come.

Until the Water.org water project, which resulted in a well in her Ethiopian village, Kebedech would walk miles to a river to fetch and carry—on her back—the five gallons of contaminated water that would barely sustain her family’s needs for the day.

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Posted By: Gary White, Executive Director and Co-Founder, Water.org


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Mar 16 2011

Gone Fishing...on Dockers®

“Fishing’s a whole lot more fun when you catch fish.”

Truer words have never been spoken.

That quote comes from Robert Felle, pictured above, the first winner of a Dockers® Man Grant. Robert will use his $2,000 in prize money to take his father and his two sons on a summer fishing trip in Canada.

Why Canada?

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Posted By: Cory Warren, Editor, LS&Co. Unzipped


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Mar 15 2011

A Perfect Match for Boston

The Public Garden. Fenway Park. Quincy Market. Add to the list of places to check out in Boston, the new Levi’s® Newbury.
 
Given its history, the Cradle of Liberty seems like the perfect city to find a showcase of the original and leading jeans brand. The new store is located on Boston’s storied Newbury Street - a mecca for fashion-forward consumers, passionate about unique and quality products.
 

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Posted By: Cory Warren, Editor, LS&Co. Unzipped


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Mar 11 2011

All Eyes on Japan

Update - March 22, 2011

The Levi Strauss Foundation has announced a donation of an additional $150,000 toward emergency relief efforts to help flood and earthquake victims in Japan, bringing its total donation amount to $200,000.

The Foundation’s initial $50,000 donation to the International Red Cross on the day of the earthquake has been followed by donations to the Central Community Chest of Japan, part of the United Way worldwide network, and the Japan Multicultural Relief Fund.

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Posted By: Cory Warren, Editor, LS&Co. Unzipped


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Mar 10 2011

An Original Approach to Women and the Workplace

The eyes of the world have been on Egypt in recent weeks, as thousands of people have taken to the streets to seek greater justice and economic opportunity. Even before the scenes from Cairo’s Tharir Square erupted into public consciousness, signs of progress were emerging.

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Posted By: Aron Cramer, President & CEO, BSR


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Mar 07 2011

We've Come So Far, But...

When I started my career – let’s say – “a number of” years ago, more than half the people in my department were women. This was in the finance organization of a major U.S. carmaker. Having so many female colleagues was, I thought then, both amazing and promising.

But guess what happened?

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Posted By: Mary Boland, Senior Vice President, Finance & Distribution, Global Levi's® Brand


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Mar 02 2011

(Green) Parks for People

Imagine growing up without a neighborhood park – a place to run and play and dream. For too many children, that’s a reality. Streets and vacant lots – not the safest places – become the next best thing.

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Posted By: Meghan Pecaut, The Trust for Public Land


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Mar 01 2011

Buy New...Or Make Do?

How old’s your cell phone? Your home computer? Your car? Your Levi’s® jeans?

According to The New York Times, you’re holding on to things longer than in the past.

As a company that makes money by selling you new things, how do we feel about that? Actually, we’re okay with it.

According to the Times:

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Posted By: Cory Warren, Editor, LS&Co. Unzipped


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