G-janes for men! From the history of Levi’s, to the characteristics of each type, to the hottest coordinates and items, all in one place!

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G-janes for men! From the history of Levi's, to the characteristics of each type, to the hottest coordinates and items, all in one place!

G-jeans are used as outerwear in spring and fall, and as a middle layer in winter. Many of you may wear it casually as it is a standard fashion item, but did you know that there are multiple types of G-jeans? In this issue, we focus on the “G-jan” and introduce its history, characteristics of each type, and points to consider when selecting items based on these characteristics!

Levi’s is the originator of the G-jacket! What is its origin and transition?

The “G-jan (jean jacket)” is now familiar throughout the world as a standard fashion item for both men and women. This name is a Japanese-English abbreviation of “jean jumper,” and is called “jean jacket” or “denim jacket” in English-speaking countries. The original G-janes date back to about 140 years ago, and it is said that they were originally developed by Levi’s in the 1880s under the name of “liberated blouse. This name is unique to Levi’s, which had patented a “method of using rivets as reinforcements for clothing,” and this item would later have a major impact on the G-janes.

Later, Levi’s developed the “G-jan” as the “506XX,” or the 1st type, which was released in 1936. As is well known among denim and vintage freaks, Levi’s has gradually changed the silhouette and details since the first model. It is often talked about in four types in order of oldest to newest: ” 1st, ” 2nd, ” 3rd, ” and ” Force “. It is important to note that this distinction is a designation for convenience by Japanese used clothing importers and is not an official name given by Levi’s. In addition to the four types of Levi’s, the “101-J” G-janes produced by Lee are also listed. Generally speaking, the above five types are said to be the base models of G-jeans. Incidentally, many brands use the “third type” as a design base, which is highly evaluated in terms of fashion.

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