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!

Jul 30 2013

Music to Your Ears

If you’ve been looking for an excuse to head to San Francisco, this may be music to your ears.The America’s Cup and the Dockers® brand are partnering to produce the Sounds of San Francisco – a series of free concerts at the America’s Cup Pavilion.We’re talking San Francisco emerging artists here. And given the Dockers® brand’s heritage as a San Francisco brand, it makes sense for the Dockers® team to support these bands and bring them to the pavilion stage for all to enjoy.And did I mention the concerts are free?These are the acts that have been booked:

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

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Jul 10 2013

Lean Toward Dockers®

You know what it’s like to see a picture of yourself from, say, 10 or 15 years ago and think, “What in the world was I wearing – and why?”Never mind the hair style.Michael Williams takes a smarter approach to what he wears. In fact, the founder of the website, A Continuous Lean, says, “I actually dress for the idea that, in 20 years, if I look at a picture of myself, I’ll say, 'all right, I look relevant, still, today.'”

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

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Sep 25 2012

Skate Dockers®

As a Dockers® menswear designer, it makes sense to me to see how our clothes respond to the real world – even if that world includes a skateboard and some tricks.So I convinced a few friends to join me in putting the Dockers® Alpha Khaki to the test on the streets of San Francisco.The Alpha is a hybrid-sort of design, coupling the best elements of jeans with the more refined characteristics of khaki. What you end up with is a jean’s durability, rugged construction and slim fit – with the slightly more polished effect of a khaki.

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Posted By: Auvy Ruelos, Designer, the Dockers® Brand

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Jun 07 2011

Changing the World, One Student at a Time

You’ve seen the headlines.Across the United States and beyond, education cuts continue to erode programs and services in public schools. As a result, it’s becoming increasingly difficult for students of all ages to acquire the knowledge and tools necessary to confront the looming social, economic, and environmental burdens they’re likely to inherit. We face an uncertain future, and now, more than ever, applied learning is key.

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Posted By: Nick Allen, EENG Director of Organizational Development

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Jan 04 2011

Khaki (Wearer) With Attitude

Dear Dockers,Thank you for reinvigorating my belief in khakis (or is it chinos?). I’ve been on the prowl for non-jean pants recently, and the pair of “Slim Tapered Khaki – Pleated in Wood Chip” I just purchased are fitting the bill quite nicely. The taper is a playful throwback to my 90’s upbringing, the pleats a nice “(expletive deleted) you” to all my flat front pants. And in general, the finishes (lining, zipper, etc.) are of a quality I didn’t necessarily expect of Dockers, no offense.

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

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Dec 23 2010

Them's the Breaks: Pant Length

Okay guys, how long – as in length – should you wear your pants? It’s a puzzler for many. But you’ve come to the right place.When it comes to pant length, I truly believe the same two rules apply whether we’re talking about jeans, khakis or smarter dress trousers:Rule #1: Pants should never be worn too longRule #2: Pant should never be worn too short.It’s all about the break.

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Posted By: Howard Mutti-Mewse, Dockers® Europe

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Dec 07 2010

Getting Inside Men's Pants

If the headline here causes you to consider anything other than the work of a fashion designer…get your mind out of the gutter – and read on.Meet Jamie Sakamoto. You may “wear the pants,” as the Dockers® tag line says. Jamie and her colleagues design them.

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

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Nov 26 2010

Wear the Pants. Help a Kid.

If you’re doing some holiday shopping today, here’s a great way to make your dollars do more: For every pair of khakis purchased, Dockers® will donate a pair to Boys Hope Girls Hope.Shame on me for not alerting you earlier to this great offer, but I just found out about it myself.Boys Hope Girls Hope is a non-profit, residential program with locations in the U.S., Brazil, Guatemala, Mexico and Peru.What do they do? In their words...

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

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Sep 23 2010

Mixing Coca-Cola and Absolut

No matter where in the world I travel – and I do my share – if I pick up a bottle of Coca-Cola, I know what I’m getting. It’s the same when I spot that familiar bottle of Absolut in a local market. There’s no mystery about what’s inside.I don’t typically mix Coke and Absolut, but in this case I will. These are two brands that are globally known, highly respected, and unfailingly consistent. And they’ve each reached this pinnacle by a relentless focus on the customer.

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Posted By: John Anderson, President and Chief Executive Officer, Levi Strauss & Co.

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Sep 21 2010

We Love You, Steven Alan!

Steven Alan’s approach to khaki design? “Eliminating the doofy-ness.”At least, that’s what he told the New York Times.I think he did it.

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

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