World & Nation
The $125,000 pants are featured as Reno honors Levi Strauss business partner Jacob Davis.
May 21, 2006
California
Like many ranchers in the West, Fred Mallery is familiar with the tales of secret deals, bloody fights and quick riches that make up the region’s water lore.
Jan. 22, 1990
Movies
Movies: Jean Reno, who also has a part in ‘Mission: Impossible,’ wants to parlay American fame into clout at home.
July 16, 1996
Travel & Experiences
French actor Jean Reno says he won’t portray a Nazi, rapist or vampire in a movie (“French ‘Visitors’ Star Has a Mission in the U.S.,” July 16.)
July 27, 1996
At every turn, the Chinese globe-trotting heist flick “The Adventurers,” with Andy Lau as international master thief Zhang and Jean Reno as his Javert, calls to mind better, craftier precursors.
Aug. 17, 2017
“Le Chef” — not to be confused with the current Jon Favreau gastro-hit “Chef” — is an amusing soufflé of a comedy that pokes fun at foodies while honoring the art of those who cook for them.
July 24, 2014
Truly it is a peculiar curse upon the world, this high-concept joke that refuses to die.
April 6, 2001
Pulled from a sunken trunk at an 1857 shipwreck off the coast of North Carolina, work pants that auction officials describe as the oldest known pair of jeans in the world have sold for $114,000
Dec. 12, 2022
Cecil Adams, whose “The Straight Dope” column has appeared in alternative newspapers since 1973, answered the following letter: “Who invented Levi’s jeans?”
Jan. 30, 1988
Los Angeles police arrested at least 18 people Wednesday in raids on 15 garment district businesses suspected of selling clothing with counterfeit brand-name labels.
Dec. 14, 1989