As technology changed, pocket watches slowly disappeared. People switched to wristwatches and later to smartphones for telling time. The original purpose of the tiny pocket faded away — but the design remained.
Why? Because it became a signature detail of denim jeans. Over the decades, brands kept the small pocket as a nod to tradition, turning it into one of those subtle details that define the “classic jeans look.”
📦 Modern Uses for the Small Pocket
Even though most of us don’t carry pocket watches anymore, people have found clever uses for the small pocket:
Coins or loose change 💰
A lighter 🔥
A USB stick 💾
Tickets or receipts 🎟️
Small jewelry like rings or earrings 💍
Or simply… nothing at all!
It has become a flexible “bonus pocket” — not essential, but always there when you need it.
🧵 A Piece of Fashion History
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