#16: Jeans — America's Most Iconic Pants Come From Italy

Discover the surprising Italian origins of jeans, the most iconic American garment. The word traces back to Genoa, an Italian port city known in French as 'Gênes,' where sturdy cotton twill fabric was called 'jean.' Explore how this everyday clothing staple got its unexpected name.---More from Sticky Note Podcasts:Deep in the Stacks (daily jazz vinyl) | Required Drinking (cocktail history) | Photography Knowledge (daily photo tips)stickynotepodcasts.com

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