Denim Jeans. . .
Denim is a rugged cotton twill textile, it has been in usage since 18th century. The word Denim comes from a sturdy fabric called serge, originally made in Nimes, France, by Andre family (Family Affair). The fabric was called Serge de Nime, which was shorten to Denim (Thankfully).
Denim was available in one color; blue with indigo dye to make blue 'jeans'. Use of jeans comes from the French word for Genoa, Italy, where the first denim trousers were made. (And moving right along from the unexpectedly History Lesson).
Did you know?
In the 50's jeans were worn by 'slaves' as the material was hard and could not tear easily. . .
Denim material is versatile, it has been used to make pants, shirts, jackets and even dresses. Although the original blue jean has gone though so many 'face-lift'; stretching jeans, colored jeans, high waist-ed, jeggings and and and. . .
Here is the revolution of a pair of jeans. . .
1950, in the United States a type of trousers is produced for work, resistant and durable, produced to be used by the mining community.
1885, Cowboy era
James Dean in Rebel without a cause
1960's, Hippies and the cold war
Brook Shields showing off Calvin Klein Jeans in 1980
Bell Bottom were big in the 70's , hence why they made a come back in 2011 Spring
Treggings, Jegging, Leggings. . .
Bringing in COLOUR
Baggy jeans aren't for guys only, girls too can rock 'em
Variety of Jeans. . .
Skinnies. . . and no I'm not talking about the models I mean the jeans. . .
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