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!

Apr 17 2012

The People Who Make Our -- Your -- Clothes

What’s good for people can be good for business. That’s our approach.Think about it. If apparel workers are healthy and take pride in their work, that’s good for them, their families, and their community . . . and, chances are they’ll do a good job.

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Posted By: David Love, Chief Supply Chain Officer, Levi Strauss & Co.

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Apr 12 2012

Seeing Double

In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, cowboys and the American West were among the most popular subjects for the exciting field of photography. And one of the most popular formats was the stereoview.

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Posted By: Lynn Downey, Historian, Levi Strauss & Co.

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Apr 09 2012

Why Work Here?

To hear her tell it, Jamila enjoys her job at Levi Strauss & Co. not only because she likes what she does, but also because she has the opportunity to work with such a great team.On top of that, her values are aligned with the company's -- particularly when it comes to giving back to the community through volunteering. Jamila is a volunteer mentor to a middle school student, whom she meets with weekly.

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

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Apr 03 2012

A Fashion Icon

Time magazine has picked its 100 most influential fashion icons, dating back to 1923, when the magazine began. And we're proud to say that our founder, Levi Strauss, has made the cut! Here’s what Time had to say:

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

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Apr 02 2012

Coolest Job in the West?

Editor's note: Cowboys & Indians magazine recently interviewed our own historian, Lynn Downey. Read on -- and click through -- to see what Lynn has to say about her oh-so-cool work.

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

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Mar 29 2012

Celebrating Courage

“I was dead when I got to WORLD, but it has saved my life,” one woman living with HIV/AIDS said.She’s part of WORLD, short for Women Organized to Respond to Life-threatening Disease, an organization that has supported women living with HIV/AIDS in Northern California for the past 20 years.Organizations like WORLD link women to health and social services that help them cope with the stigma and discrimination associated with the disease, which can have as many harmful consequences as the virus itself.

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Posted By: Jorge Cino, Levi Strauss Foundation

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Mar 22 2012

My Dirty Little Habit. And Matt Damon!

Today is Thursday, World Water Day. And today, I’m wearing the same jeans I was wearing Monday. And Tuesday. And Wednesday.And on top of that, I haven’t even washed them.It’s a dirty little habit.Fortunately, I’m joined by my Levi Strauss & Co. colleagues around the world. We’re celebrating the World Water Day by trying something a little different.

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Posted By: Rebecca Youngs, Associate Editor, LS&Co. Unzipped

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Mar 19 2012

Wear the Pants. Again. And Again.

This Thursday is World Water Day. And we’re trying something interesting in our offices and stores around the world.Starting today, for five days, employees and store associates will be asked – not required – to wear the same pair of jeans or khakis every day.In the picture above, that’s a sponge, securely attached to someone’s jeans. If they wash them, the sponge expands – and everyone will know!

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Posted By: Michael Kobori, Vice-President, Sustainability, Levi Strauss & Co.

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Mar 16 2012

From Blue to Green to Gold

It shouldn’t surprise you to learn that our recently remodeled headquarters building here in San Francisco has recycled denim insulation in the walls. About 25,500 pairs’ worth.All that blue has just added up to gold for us – in the form of LEED Gold Certification by the U.S. Green Building Council, highlighting the building’s high performance in multiple areas of green design and energy use.

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

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Mar 08 2012

The Power of Women – Today and Tomorrow

When it comes to women, ours is an interesting industry. While women may dominate the number of apparel industry workers around the world, they don’t always have the power and respect that should come with such numbers.Levi Strauss & Co. has long worked to ensure the rights of workers. In 1991, we were the first multinational apparel company to establish a comprehensive workplace code of conduct for our manufacturing suppliers.

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Posted By: Anne Rohosy, EVP, Levi Strauss & Co.

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