The Stuff We Love Called JEANS!

It’s something blue, it may be something borrowed at times, and it’s definitely something that’s a must-have. It’s any girl’s best friend – a pair of jeans!

The Evolution of Jeans

Did you know that the blue classics we so fondly wear originally came from miners? These guys needed something sturdy and long-lasting as they went about their business and with the motive of avoiding torn trousers, the jeans was born.

And then came the cowboy culture. Shooting bad guys, and riding horses wearing their macho looks and blue jeans, cowboys kindled the casual style appeal of jeans. Thereafter, the hippie era brought another turnaround in favor of jeans, and the bell-bottom and stone-washed styles were born during the 70s.

It wasn’t until the 80s that designers started creating their own styles and designs of jeans, and thus the designer culture in jeans commenced. Among the first designers to launch into this area was Calvin Klein, who launched his first jeans brand in 1981, with Brooke Shields modeling for his campaign.

And since then, we all know how the jeans have stuck around, evolving through times and trends, but always maintaining its status of a fashion staple.

Trends and Styles in Jeans

There’s no one style of jeans celebrities and girls wear these days. Any and everything works when it comes to jeans. Check out our selection of some of these evergreen jeans styles that work on women anywhere in the world!

• Skinny Jeans

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  These totally make your curves stand out. And they’re comfortable and chic at the same time. Balance it with a great top or blazer for a finished, lovely look.

• Colored Jeans

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  from shades of blue, and sometimes black, jeans have evolved into the colored variety. Be it red, bright yellow, royal blue or even pink, jeans no more mean blue or black!

• Boot-cut Jeans

  these jeans are wider at the bottoms, but are by no means frumpy. They’re usually high-waisted, in line with the fashion style of the 70s.

• Boyfriend Jeans

  Casual and comfortable is what best describes boyfriend jeans. They can be worn rolled over towards the bottoms, and generally have a loose fitting to them. It’s important to pair these with fitted shirts and tops to give a more feminine look.

• Cropped Jeans

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  finishing mid-way at your calf or slightly above the ankles, these jeans are super hot and comfortable. Wear them with high heels for a formal look; pair them with flat pumps to have that casual air about you.

• Ripped Jeans

  these have that ‘bad girl’ look about them. And this is a look that best suits the younger lot. Tops that are trendy and funky look best with these.

Brands to watch out for

You can choose from the more pricey designer jeans to the relatively cheaper high-street brands. Among some famous designer brands for jeans are Calvin Klein, Gucci, 7 for all mankind, True religion, J Brand and Joe’s Jeans. The relatively economical high street brands include Banana Republic, Abercrombie and Fitch, American Eagle, Gap, Levis, etc.

Celebrity Endorsements and Jeans

Subliminally or overtly, celebrities have endorsed jeans brands, compelling many to purchase them. Jessica Alba, Rihanna and Angelina Jolie have worn J Brand Jeans. Jessica Simpson and Ashley Tisdale have won True Religion jeans too, which have also been featured in a song of Fergie’s. The 7 for All Mankind brand was featured in the Black-eyed Peas single ‘My Humps’, and saw quite an uplift in its sales.

So let’s keep the love for the denim alive; let’s always express our style with jeans!