Evolution Of Jeans Clothing
Evolution Of Jeans Clothing
By Abbah Christy
The history of jeans dates back to the 18th century when they were originally created as sturdy work attire for laborers, deriving from the Italian city of Genoa (which inspired the term “jeans”) and the French city of Nรฎmes (the source of the term “denim”). The invention of riveted work pants by Jacob Davis and Levi Strauss in 1873, which gained popularity through Western films and celebrities, transformed denim from functional workwear into a key element of American fashion, ultimately becoming a worldwide style symbol.
Origins as workwear
Italian and French foundations: The fabric’s history can be traced back to the 12th century with a cotton-based textile called fustian, intended for work garments. It is thought that the term “jeans” is derived from the French term for Genoa, “Gรชnes,” while “denim” originates from “serge de Nรฎmes,” which translates to a serge fabric from Nรฎmes, France.
Transition to fashion
The “West” and celebrity influence: Jeans emerged as a symbol of rugged independence thanks to their connection with cowboys and the American West, a trend further amplified by film stars from the 1930s onward.
Fashion trendsย
In the 1960s, the usage of the term “jeans” became widely accepted.
The 1990s witnessed a surge in popularity of denim overalls.
Over the years, various styles such as flared, bootcut, and skinny jeans have repeatedly cycled in and out of fashion, accompanied by trends in embellishments and distressing.
