Levi Strauss & Co. designs, markets, and sells Levi’s denim and casual apparel, Dockers khakis, Signature/Denizen value lines, and Beyond Yoga activewear to consumers worldwide through company-owned stores, e-commerce, and wholesale retail partners. Founded in 1853 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company is publicly traded on the NYSE under the ticker LEVI. It is widely credited with inventing the blue jean in 1873.