When Beyoncé named a song "Levii's Jeans" and then spearheaded a buzzy ad campaign for Levi's in 2024, it was more than just a "pinch me" moment for the company's CEO. It was a symbol that the iconic brand is just as relevant today as when founder Levi Strauss began selling his jeans in San Francisco during the California Gold Rush in 1873. "There are many 'pinch me' moments.