Denim Guide - Wide Fit Jeans
Where streetwear and heritage meet
History
Though they may seem very modern at first glance, a wider jean was the standard back when denim was first gaining popularity. The sailors trousers, ranchwear, and mining uniforms of the late 1800s and early 1900s sport super wide cuts that allow easier movement and provide the recognisable, flowy silhouette of the time.
Culture
Today, not many people are dressing like sailors and miners, but the resurgence of vintage styles has driven people back over 100 years to look for information. These deep cut silhouettes, as well as 1990s grunge and skater culture, has pulled ultra-wide denim into the mainstream in a way that feels like it defines the look of the 2020s.
