Jacob Davis

Jacob Davis was a Lithuanian-American tailor and inventor, best known for co-developing the first practical blue jeans with rivets in 1873. He sought to reinforce work pants for durability, and partnered with Levi Strauss to patent the design. Davis’s innovation of adding metal rivets at stress points revolutionized workwear and led to the global popularity of jeans. His work combined practical engineering with entrepreneurial spirit, shaping an iconic clothing item that remains a staple today.