Jeans originated simply as sturdy trousers for factory workers in the second World War. Men's jeans during this period had the zipper down the front where as women's jeans had the zipper on the side. Button fly jeans were not yet available in this time, nor were stonewashed jeans . But like so many things in America, the popularization of stonewashed jeans only came into affect after a celebrity paved the path for pop culture to follow.
Jeans then became part of the official working uniform for the United States Navy in the 20th century, before they were replaced by coveralls and later by the completely unfashionable uniforms they wear today. But I guess all those medals look a lot better on a heavily starched jacket than a pair of crappy coveralls. And with all the heroes America produces, they know they need somewhere to put all those medals.
Of course at the opposite end of the spectrum for wholesome use for jeans is the fact that they became fairly standard prison garments by the late 1950s. Denim was cheap, sturdy, long lasting and easy to mend rips and holes in. It wasn't long before even the guards starting dawning denim.
But prisoners became upset that guards were permitted to wear their very own stonewashed jeans , while prisoners had to wear flat navy blue denim, which was not seen to be nearly as gangster. So the prisoners felt it should have been just the opposite in terms of who got to wear stonewashed jeans and who didn't.
The result and effect on popular culture from the James Dean movie Rebel without a Cause was the fixation of America's youth on the inherent sweetness of Stonewashed jeans. It is really no surprise that an American icon like James Dean was able to popularize the most pivotal and substantial garment type in the history of mankind. Now that is influence people!
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Denim has always been a vital part of popular culture, though recently we've been forgetting it. Celebrities, politicians, and other significant icons of the 20th century have contributed lots in the world of denim. This article will list the top 5 icons who have shown their affection for denim over the years. Our number five on the list is John Wayne. Known for his classic western films, Wayne has been an American symbol for decades. The use of denim in movies like True Grit and or The Seachers has been unmatched. Who can forget Wayne's horse ornamented in denim in El Dorado.
Rising star Taylor Lautner hasn't been on the scene for too long, but he's still taking Hollywood, and Denimwood by storm. The recent success of the Twilight film saga has shot him into stardom and we've for sure taken a notice to his love for stonewashed jeans. He rocks them like any sexy werewolf would, am I right?
Next on the list is pop star and sex symbol Rhianna. She's been seen in some pretty scantily dressed pleather at award shows, but when she's just being an ordinary girl at home, she rocks stylish low-cut denim booty shorts. Would love to be hanging with her at home.
George Michael took denim to a whole new level in the 80s. From the days of Wham! To his successful solo career, no one has rocked tight denim jeans like George Michael has. Michael credits his sex appeal and successful career to his denim inspired fashion, and to his singing voice and song writing abilities as well.
Finally, our number one slot goes to the current President of the United States, Barack Obama. Barack is definitely the most relaxed guy we've ever had in the oval office. He knows how to dress suave when meeting with foreign diplomats, but he also knows how to party in his denim on denim outfit with Michelle when the kids are asleep. President Obama has even confirmed that after his presidency, he would love to initiate his own denim company with his daughters.
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