Riveted: The Historical past of Denims reveals the fascinating and stunning story of this iconic American garment. At any given second, half the individuals on the planet are carrying them. They've develop into a staple of clothes the world over, worn by everybody from presidents and supermodels to farmers and artists. Extra than simply an merchandise of attire, America’s tangled previous is woven into the indigo blue cloth. From its roots in slavery to its connection to the Wild West, youth tradition, the civil rights motion, rock and roll, hippies, excessive trend and hip-hop, denims are the canvas on which the historical past of American ideology and politics is writ massive.
