Metal donut rivet buttons were on the waist for suspenders. The Levi’s 201 has more copper rivets than modern Levi’s models. Levi’s. Over a century later, Levi’s is reviving the 201 based on a pair ...

Metal donut rivet buttons were on the waist for suspenders. Over a century later, Levi’s is reviving the 201 based on a pair from the 1920s that has survived in good shape.

Ever notice those small copper buttons all over your jeans and wonder what they are for? ... They’re rivets. Jacob Davis — a Nevada tailor — sent a letter to Levi Strauss in 1872.

If you've ever wondered why brands put those small buttons all over jeans, we've found the answer. You've probably noticed a few of them chilling on the corners of your pockets.