Ever noticed that the majority of your jeans’ zippers say “YKK” on them? What is it supposed to mean? YKK technically stands for “Yoshida Kogyo Kabushikikaisha” (and I don’t think that would fit on a zipper) – translated from Japanese to English, it means “Yoshida Company Limited.” It’s a company formed in 1934 by a Japanese zipper manufacturer, Tadao Yoshida. These days the company makes much more than zippers: they make other kinds of metal fasteners and even aluminum building products. But it’s their zippers that they’re most famous for; there are even counterfeit YKKs floating around.
You can look urban chic in a pair of jeans and stilettos, or downright farm-girl in jeans and boots. They can be further personalized with embroidery, crystals, or rips and tears. Jeans are a timeless classic that will live in our hearts – and our closets – for generations to come. Show your favorite pair a little appreciation next time you wear them!