LS&Co. Unzipped
Sep 17 2013
Why Does Women's Equality Matter?
In my line of work, I often get the question: “Why does equality for women and girls matter?”To me, a world without equality for women and girls is like flying a plane with only one wing. To solve any of the issues of our day – from poverty alleviation to defending everyone’s human rights – we need to include all potential agents for change.Urgent Action Fund for Women’s Human Rights (UAF), the organization I lead, is the only fund of its kind to provide time-urgent funding specifically for women’s human rights activists.
Posted By: Kate Kroeger, Executive Director, Urgent Action Fund for Women's Human Rights |
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Sep 11 2013
A Not-So-Small Donation
What do you think of when you hear the term “corporate donation”?If financial gifts of tens of thousands of dollars come to mind, here’s another, simpler, but effective approach.In Eugene, Oregon, employees here at our Levi Strauss & Co. office have long partnered with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Emerald Valley. In fact, it’s been a partnership for more than 13 years now -- and an example of our company’s 160-year commitment to equality.
Posted By: Kimberly Dellinger, Senior Manager, Levi Strauss & Co. Finance |
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Sep 10 2013
For Youth, From Poverty to Prosperity
After a day of school, Adriana would head over to San Francisco's AT&T Park, excited to grab her black visor, strap on her vending bag and hit the stands, hawking ice cream and hot chocolate to the sold-out baseball crowds. (Given San Francisco's unpredictable summers, hot chocolate can be a big seller.)For Adriana, each shift at work meant increased savings towards her college education. Now that she’s attending San Francisco State University to become a therapist, she knows her hard work paid off.
Posted By: Marc Spencer, Chief Executive Officer, Juma Ventures |
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Sep 06 2013
A Summer to Remember
It wasn’t an exotic vacation that made this summer particularly memorable for me. Instead, it was the opportunity to work with 16 amazing interns who came from across the country to the Levi Strauss & Co. global headquarters in San Francisco.The interns were from colleges as close as the University of California at Berkeley and as far away as Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island. And I dare say we kept them busy, but as one – Felice Feit – shared after her experience, it was time well spent:
Posted By: Lisa Devoto, Intern Program Manager, Levi Strauss & Co. |
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Sep 04 2013
A Tight End for dENiZEN®
Jason Witten is starting his 10th year as a professional football player. He’s an All-Pro tight end who, in his career in Dallas, holds the team record for the most receptions ever.Most. Ever. Dallas. That’s no small feat.He’s also a dENiZEN® fan and the brand’s face for the fall men’s line.Why did the brand choose Jason?
Posted By: Cory Warren, Editor, LS&Co. Unzipped |
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Aug 30 2013
Go to Work
When Labor Day first became a legal holiday here in the U.S., it’s safe to say a lot of folks were laboring in Levi’s® jeans.After all, that was back in 1894, 21 years after the original blue jean was invented by our founder, Levi Strauss, and his business partner, Jacob Davis.It’s amazing to think how labor has evolved over the years. Our country is more urban now, less rural. But whether you’re a Texas cotton farmer like my uncle Vernon, or an urban commuter like so many of my work colleagues, Levi’s® jeans are still standard attire.
Posted By: Cory Warren, Editor, LS&Co. Unzipped |
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Aug 29 2013
Revel in These
The first time I tried on my Levi’s® Revel jeans, I knew something was up. Literally. I was feeling the jean’s liquid shaping technology. It lifts the seat, slims the inner and outer thigh, and flattens the stomach, according to Levi’s® women’s designer Jill Guenza, a member of the team that is the tour de force behind the jeans. How does it work? Denim fabric that stretches in varying degrees holds you in shape where you need support the most.
Posted By: Rebecca Youngs, Associate Editor, LS&Co. Unzipped |
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Aug 13 2013
Good Things Take Time
This Regular Tee Shirt is anything but regular. But that's what you should expect from Levi's® Made & Crafted.Most tee shirt graphics are printed. This one is knitted. The zigzag pattern is actually a jacquard -- a time-intensive technique that allows for wild but precise patterns, rich colors and a soft but rugged feel. The pattern is actually knitted into the fabrics so that it ages like your favorite pair of jeans. It takes eight times longer to make this "regular" tee, but it's worth it.
Posted By: Joshua Katz, Levi's® Brand Collaborations, Partnerships and Creative Concepts |
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Aug 08 2013
A Love That Never Fades
As the company historian I sometimes feel as though I inhabit an alternate universe. This is never more true than when I am in the midst of denim enthusiasts.Actually, “enthusiasts” is too mild a word for a group of guys and gals who love jeans and denim and indigo. I just had the opportunity to spend an evening with a bunch of these folks, and as usual, I had a great time.
Posted By: Lynn Downey, Historian, Levi Strauss & Co. |
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Jul 25 2013
Why I Walk
There were probably as many different reasons to take part in Sunday’s San Francisco AIDS Walk as there were walkers – about 25,000.For me, it’s something I’ve done off-and-on since 1999 and the reason is pretty simple. I care – and I want to do something to help solve the problem instead of not doing anything about it.I have to admit that I’m proud of myself for raising money for the San Francisco AIDS Foundation, and it’s awesome to work for a company that matches the donations, making even more of an impact.
Posted By: Christine Wong, Administrative Assistant, Levi Strauss & Co. |
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