Modeled after the 501® Original jeans, these denim shorts were made with Levi's iconic vintage-inspired fit, a flattering high rise and a longer inseam. Modeled after the 501® Original jeans, these denim shorts were made with Levi's iconic vintage-inspired fit, a flattering high rise and a longer inseam. In Gold Rush-era San Francisco, Levi Strauss invented the blue jean as a durable workwear garment. Nearly 150 years later, the brand continues to set the bar for the industry and is responsible for denim's most recognizable trends. Each iconic Levi's silhouette is at once nostalgic and contemporary - and built to last.