FRENCH EDITION

This fourth issue is once again dedicated to American workwear and follows the first issue, published in February 2019.

We tell the story of Chinese immigrants during the gold rush, the discovery of a rare pair of Levi's pants from 1880 in a California mine, as well as those details that collectors love, like the ventilation eyelets on work shirts or the famous "chinstrap".

Former Levi Strauss & Co. historian Lynn Downey also looks back on her career, while Taiwanese vintage enthusiasts explain why it is booming in Taiwan.

We also speak with Akira Tsuchida, owner of the Japanese boutique Mushroom Vintage, as well as with Michael Harris, author of Jeans of the Old West .

Each story immerses us in the history of the United States and offers a modern perspective on how these garments have influenced the course of history and continue to interact with our society today.

And other surprises to discover...