Let me explain. As with most things involving denim, it all started with Levi’s. Denim jackets date back to at least the early 1800s, but the San Francisco dungaree slinger created its first ...

The Type I Levi's denim jacket, introduced in 1905 and originally called the 506XX, featured a single flapped chest pocket, a cinch-back waist adjuster, and a boxy, slightly cropped fit.

A reliable year-round layer that blends easily with just about anything in your closet, a jean jacket (or a “denim jacket,” depending on who you ask) is a mainstay of many wardrobes.

Whether you dress it up with knee-high boots or keep it laid-back with sneakers, this new take on the denim-and-skirt pairing proves that classic pieces can always evolve. A jean jacket is an easy ...