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In the beginning, there was one: the 501. Over the past century and a half, Levi’s jeans have become a favorite of miners, laborers, rock stars, fashion designers and practically everyone in-between.

This month, journalist Emma McCarthy charts the rise and rise of the most noteworthy jean of all time, the Levi's 501. Close ...