Saturday, February 4, 2012

History/Future: Denim Era Analysis


The fashion industry is constantly changing and revolutionizing new innovative styles. One particular fashion trend that has evolved drastically throughout the years is denim. Denim trends have made a long way of various transitions throughout the decades. In the United States, the trends set in a little after European companies however they always have a dramatic impact in fashion. From the 1980s to 2000s, jeans style and washes have been on the rise of extreme popularity. Before the 1980s, high waist and wide legged jeans were what everyone had on. In the 1980s, acid washed jeans made their way onto the runway. The unique wash of these jeans intrigued many denim lovers throughout the United States. In the 1990s, denim jackets were rising as well as various fits of jeans; slim fit and in the late 1990s, relaxed fit. Acid washed jeans transformed into stone washed jeans that just indicated some fading on the thighs and knees. The 2000s were all about skinny jeans. Jeans that scrunched up on the bottom of your ankle became an instant sensation overnight. Every kind of variation/wash of skinny jeans existed.
In 2010, the shift of denim trends began to repeat itself. The styles that were once popular pre 1980s are all making their way back into fashion. Wide leg jeans, boyfriend/loose fitting jeans and high waist jeans are all making their way back into the industry.
The interesting factor of fashion is that it is constantly repeating itself. Learning from its history, it generates a brand new future. The predecessor styles and fits of denim impact what will be created and produced in the future. 
The 2010s are on a rise to bring historical fashion back. The styles of the past and present determine the future. The 2020s are capable of anything. 

1980s: Acid Washed Jeans


1990s: Slim Fit Jeans

            2000s: Skinny Jeans


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