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We're all for equal opportunity, so when news of Levi's Ex-Girlfriend jean came our way via the Cut, we were, of course, supportive. Levi's ran afoul of good taste and post-1950s values with some pretty sexist ads last summer, so we consider this a little bit of a kiss and make up. However, while there were some hombres a couple years ago borrowing their ladies' pants, we're not really sure if this name game goes both ways...however, if Baby Gap shows up with Ex-Girlfriends jeans for the under 3 set, we know who to thank. [The Cut]