From high-waisted denim and ultra-wide legs to extreme cut-outs and double denim, jeans have seen their fair share of dubious trends (and outright fashion disasters). Here are nine (sometimes embarrassing) demin trends and where they came from.
1. Acid Wash
Like many an '80s slang term, the acid washing process has its roots in 1960s surf culture. According to CRFashionBook, the trend really took off in the 1980s, after Guess released “the first pair of ‘pre-washed’ bleach-splattered jeans.”
If you grew up in the acid jean era, you may have had a kit at home that let you create the trend yourself. You might have even matched the acid wash of your jean jacket with your pants to be extra cool. These days, acid wash is often done more subtly, but there are still plenty of DIY options.