Originated in the Denime region in France. Indigo dyed cotton fabric. Levis 'jeans' were originally made of riveted canvas, then the imported denim(e) was used :)
I picked up a pair of 60's Levi big E cords last year that were WAY too small, but after a exercise/diet regime over the last six months, the vintagio beauties now fit like a glove :)
They are going out on the town for the first time tomoz, so the ladeeeeez better be prepared to be bowled over...