Friday, November 30, 2012

Fashion Friday: The Legacy of Denim


Rachel Chase

    Denim and the legendary blue jeans have been some of the most popular clothing items in the world since 1873. American fashion is defined by the classic blue jeans. From the color to the fit of the jeans, there is a pair for anyone. The ongoing legacy of jeans continues because of their versatility, as many different clothing items can be made from denim. Jeans have evolved over time into the famous boyfriend jeans, wide leg jeans, and skinny jeans, but the classic blue denim still remains in style.

The famous boyfriend jeans have been worn by fashion icons, such as Marilyn Monroe and Gwen Stefani. The jeans are designed to look baggy at the bottom, with a slim silhouette at the top, for a great fit. The wide leg jeans first emerged during the 1970’s, when Farrah Fawcett often wore them, giving them a tomboy style. The more modern versions of wide leg jeans can be worn with a simple, white t-shirt and fedora. These jeans are known for their play on volume, as they are big on the bottom and tiny at the waistline. The skinny jeans have recently been in style among younger women and teens, but they first emerged during the 1950’s. These jeans were often seen in movies, such as on Audrey Hepburn and in Grease. They are famous for making legs look longer and thinner. More modern versions of skinny jeans include zippered details on pockets and pant legs. Bright colors were also introduced to the skinny jean last season, and they have become extremely popular.
Other denim clothing items that are legendary include the denim dress and denim jacket. The denim dress is great for casual wear, especially when it is paired with tights and boots. The denim jacket can also be worn casually, with a baggy shirt and rolled-up sleeves. Wearing denim is a great way to dress comfortably. It’s easy to express a unique style with so many options of denim clothing available today.
(Rachel Case is a senior this year. She has a big interest in the fashion industry, and she hopes to major in fashion at college, next year. Her goal in writing these articles is to give a background and history about the fashion industry and the past, recent, and upcoming trends.)

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