Genoa--called "Gene" by sixteenth-century Europeans--was the first city to make denim cloth (see Denim) used for jeans. The pants were named after the city.
Bonus nerdage:
Denim:
- The tough cloth used in jeans was originally made in Nimes, France, as well as Genoa, Italy. It was called Serge di Nimes--later shortened to di Nimes, which became denim.
You guys, I'm a throbbing assemblage of insecurities but dare I say I do like the situation I have behind me. Thanks, Mom!
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i got something for your mom! oh and you, miss l.
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