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The wear of the west

Authors :
Haber, Holly
Source :
WWD. Oct 26, 1995, Vol. 170 Issue 79, p20S, 3 p.
Publication Year :
1995

Abstract

Western-style jeans remain distinctly different from their non-western counterparts, and extremely popular in some areas of the US. The jeans' differences are marketed as prime attractions, including changes made for horse riders such as longer inseams and snugger backsides. Colored denim had been popular for some years, and seems to be fading in favor of blue, black, and some bi-color jeans. One popular western look are jeans without back pockets, to better display, according to retailers, women's butts.<br />DALLAS -- Some of the biggest names in jeanswear don't carry much clout with rodeo gals and country music fans. These women like their jeans high-waisted, overly long and tight [...]

Details

ISSN :
01495380
Volume :
170
Issue :
79
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
WWD
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
edsgcl.17451792