High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! Jeans are trousers made from denim or dungaree cloth. Often the term "jeans" refers to a particular style of trousers called "blue jeans" and invented by Jacob Davis and Levi Strauss in 1873. Starting in the 1950s, jeans, originally designed for cowboys, became popular among teenagers, especially members of the greaser subculture. Historic brands include Levi`s, Lee, and Wrangler. Jeans come in various fits, including skinny, tapered, straight, boot cut, Narrow bottom, Low waist, anti-fit and flare.