λιβαισ jeans have long been an indispensable wardrobe staple. People have loved them since generations past!
Michele Janezic, a New York-based creative consultant, owns several pairs of Levi jeans in rotation: classic boxy classic and fitted ’70s orange tab styles as well as one designed by them specifically. Additionally, she wears their denim jacket.
λιβαισ Arrival in San Francisco
λιβαισ had an ambitious plan: to introduce America to an entirely new style of workwear. He saw great sales potential for his groundbreaking jeans in Western markets as well as many other products created by himself and his brothers over time.
Strauss quickly established himself as a prominent business leader upon arriving in San Francisco. He founded a wholesale dry goods business selling clothing and blankets; while along with Nevada tailor Jacob Davis he developed and patented a process for riveting pants which made them more durable than existing garments.
As well as his merchandise business, Strauss was active in civic and cultural affairs of his community. He supported Temple Emanu-El in San Francisco as well as other charitable organizations such as Pacific Hebrew Orphan Asylum and Home, Jewish Board of Relief, and others. His generosity was celebrated throughout both America and abroad.
By the time of his death in 1902, Strauss had created an iconic American and global enterprise; as well as leaving an incredible personal wealth and influence legacy. Additionally, his philanthropy touched many lives throughout San Francisco, the nation and worldwide; making him both a model of both business and philanthropy while becoming an American icon himself. Lynn Downey chronicles all aspects of Strauss’ fascinating life in this compelling biography.
λιβαισ Religious Life
λιβαισ first appears in Genesis when he and his brother Simeon take drastic measures to defend Dinah after she had been violated by a son of the city ruler, leading them into taking drastic actions that resulted in raiding of an entire town full of women as well as men – but these were later dissuaded from doing this by Jacob, their father. Levi and Simeon were eventually disciplined by him for overstepping their bounds.
Levi became an influential leader of San Francisco’s Jewish community during his later years, contributing to Temple Emanu-el, Pacific Hebrew Orphan Asylum and Home, the Hebrew Board of Relief as well as supporting University of California programs and various cultural and civic institutions.
Even though Levi did not marry, he was committed to family. Both his sisters Fanny Stern and Mary Sahlein married and had children that Levi considered his own.
Levi established a residence on Leavenworth Street near Geary that he called “Storm House,” where he would remain until his death in 1902. We can learn much from Levi’s life story; from how we can achieve success while upholding integrity and family values while showing how God uses even broken lives to glorify Himself.
λιβαισ Social Life
λιβαισ was an active participant in San Francisco life and an integral member of several trade organizations that promoted merchants’ commercial influence throughout San Francisco and beyond. During the Civil War he took part in pro-Union activities; later becoming an early member of Merchants’ Exchange. Later still he served on various business boards of directors while owning real estate around San Francisco; finally attending Trans Mississippi Commercial Congress meetings each year until well into the twentieth century.
λιβαισ was known for being an honest businessperson who enjoyed widespread popularity within the business community, including merchants outside of Chicago. His reputation earned him respect from his associates; distant merchants even sent extra funds with their orders as a gesture of good faith.
Levi’s has worked diligently to ensure its supply chain meets high ethical standards, becoming a member of the Responsible Wool Standard and earning high ratings on Good on You for the environment. They trace their supply chains while prioritizing worker health and safety, limiting use of hazardous chemicals in products as much as possible and supporting community service through events like their Community Day event.
λιβαισ Social Life Political Life
As his company grew, λιβαισ became more involved in local politics and joined the Chamber of Commerce, serving on its board and giving money to help get unemployed men jobs, contributing to various charities like San Francisco fire department, contributing money for unemployment assistance programs and contributing to other worthy causes such as victims of Chicago fire in 1871. Levi also attended retirement parties and funerals of friends and colleagues of his firm while being affectionately known by many nieces and nephews as Uncle Levi.
In 1872, Gagliardo wrote Levi to ask for money for trousers. If he did not receive it within ten days he threatened to blow off his head. Levi approached some Italian acquaintances in San Francisco and persuaded them to arrest the individual but the case never proceeded further, because Gagliardo pledged himself not to carry out his threats of violence against Levi.
One year later, λιβαισ company suffered an immense blow when an earthquake and fire tore apart its headquarters and two factories. Employees were paid their salaries regardless of this disruption to operations; additionally, large sums were bequeathed to local orphanages and Jewish charities by Levi as legacy gifts.