The surprising origins of 8 jean trends (2)

From high-waist jeans, wide-leg jeans to bellbottoms, the fashion trend of jeans is constantly changing. Let's take a look at how the surprising origins of 8 jean trends.

5. BELLBOTTOMS 

Bellbottoms may be dated back to the 17th or 18th century, when seamen on American Navy ships wore them (Bellbottoms were gradually eliminated after World War II). In the 1960s, young people began to wear Bellbottoms to express their rebellion.

6. DENIM STIRRUP PANTS 

Stirrup jeans probably originated from riding trousers, which were worn during horseback riding. In the 20th century, elastic fibers were added to the fabric. In the 1980s, stirrup pants really became popular, and they were made of brightly colored denim.

7. DENIM HOT PANTS 

Denim hot pants are ultra-short jeans, as short as you want. According to CRFashionBook, the trend began with "short shorts" in the 1950s. Then, at the end of the '60s, British designer Mary Quant designed hot pants. The inseam of these hot pants are only 2 inches. Hot pants are made of various fabrics including denim and can be worn by men and women.

8. PLEATED JEANS 

Originally, according to Max Berlinger at Bloomberg, pleats in pants were "a practical design feature to increase comfort at the hip." The denim version of pleated pants became especially popular in the 1980s. Pleated jeans are making a comeback recently.