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How jeans became an American wardrobe staple

The most iconic piece of American clothing is probably the blue jean. Filmmaker Michael Bicks joins host Krys Boyd to talk about the history of jeans, how they have swept the globe as a fashion staple and why they are a touchstone for major moments in our nation’s history. The PBS American Experience documentary “Riveted: The History of Jeans” is available at PBS.org.