The small pocket in jeans has puzzled many, as it is too tiny to hold a phone, cash, or even keys. However, The Independent claims to have solved this long-standing mystery, tracing its origins back nearly 200 years. This small pocket was not merely a fashion statement but a practical solution to a problem that existed in the 19th century.
Levi’s, the renowned jeans manufacturer, introduced this extra pocket in the 1800s to address an issue faced by cowboys. At the time, cowboys carried pocket watches, often securing them with straps or tucking them under their jackets. However, these methods led to watches frequently falling and breaking. To prevent this, Levi’s designed a small pocket specifically to safeguard pocket watches. Though the need for such a feature has diminished over time, the iconic pocket remains a standard element in jeans today.
