It is interesting how there are so many types of jackets. For example, denim jackets created in circa 1180 was the first-ever jean jacket created in the history of fashion. Strauss is to date credited for designing the first-ever jeans in 1870. They were durable, breathable utility garments for cowboys, railroad engineers, and miners to wear during the gold rush out West. From then until now, jean jackets have always been a symbolic piece of style statement in the fashion field.