Or just “that little pocket”
Whatever you call it, it’s a small space packed with history.
Fun Fact: It’s Technically the Fifth Pocket
Most people think of jeans as having four pockets — two in the front, two in the back — but denim makers have long referred to the tiny pocket as the fifth pocket.
Originally, jeans had just four pockets: one in the back, two in the front, and the little watch pocket. The second back pocket was added later, evolving jeans into the five-pocket style we know today.
Bottom Line
That tiny pocket on your jeans isn’t just extra fabric — it’s a time capsule. A relic from the 19th century that reminds us of how fashion and function used to go hand in hand. And even though it no longer holds a watch for most of us, it still holds a permanent place in denim design.
So the next time you slide your finger into that little pocket and wonder what it’s doing there, you’ll know: it’s a piece of history stitched into every pair.
