As mentioned, these pockets are far too tiny to store anything significant. Even slipping two fingers in there can be a challenge. So, what is their original purpose?
To find the answer, we have to travel back almost two centuries. This small pocket isn’t a recent addition to jeans but a functional feature designed for a specific need that no longer exists today.
The creator behind this feature was none other than Levi’s, the iconic jean manufacturer. According to The Independent, this ‘extra’ pocket first appeared in the 1800s, primarily for the benefit of cowboys, who were among the most common wearers of jeans at the time.
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