The history of ripped jeans. In trend. s: hard times

Jeans (eng. – jeans) - trousers made of thick cotton fabric, most often dyed in indigo color. Equipped with rivets at the joints of the seams of the pockets. Jeans were invented by Levi Strauss, who first made them as work clothes in 1853.

The history of jeans

According to historians, as far back as the 15th century, Italian sailors wore trousers made of canvas. This fabric spread in clothing due to the decline of the sailing fleet and the uselessness of sewing sails. Later, these pants began to be called "Genes", and then "jeans" - in the American style. These words come from the name of the Italian city of Genoa, where canvas was produced.
In 1750, the "Book of Patterns of the Textile Industry of France" was published, which describes eight types of pants that are very reminiscent of modern jeans.

The history of jeans the way we are used to seeing them now is associated with the name of the Belgian migrant of Jewish origin, the son of a tailor - Leib Strauss, who arrived in America in 1853. 24-year-old Leib was still on the ship, American sailors nicknamed Levi Strauss. Upon arrival in the United States, Levi had with him only a roll of canvas, which he inherited from his father, from which, in order to somehow feed himself, Strauss began to sew tents to order.

One day, a tipsy gold digger told Levi that if he had good pants, then they could spend the night under a tree, and not in a tent. Without thinking twice, Levi Strauss, remembering the skills passed on to him by his father, sewed his first canvas pants and sold them to a worker. Their price was 1 dollar and 20 cents.

Canvas pants from Strauss turned out to be really solid, so soon the tailor had other customers.

In the same 1853, Levi Strauss opened his first atelier in San Francisco, on Battery Street, where he was engaged in sewing trousers for workers. Strauss himself traveled to the settlements of gold miners, offering his products and gradually improving them in accordance with the wishes of customers. So the pants got belt loops, strong double stitching, deep front and back pockets.

In 1860, the demand for Levi Strauss products fell sharply. This was due to the fact that the pockets of products quickly came off the weight of gold nuggets and tools that the workers carried with them. So in the history of jeans appeared the name of another person - Jacob Davis. He came up with a special device that allows you to greatly strengthen the pockets of your pants. Jacob attached iron rivets from a horse harness to the joints of the seams on the pockets of the products. Since Jacob himself was not wealthy enough to patent his invention, he did it together with Levi Strauss. So rivets appeared on the fly, front, and then the back pockets of jeans.

In 1873, Levi Strauss and Jacob Davis received US Patent and Trademark Office patent #139121 for the manufacture of "strapless work overalls with pockets for knife, money and watches".
A little later, Levi Strauss began to sew jeans not from canvas, but from dense cotton fabric of diagonal weaving - twill, otherwise called "denim".

In 1886, a leather label appeared on jeans. Around the same time, the San Francisco gold mines dried up, meaning there was nothing more for the gold miners to do there. Thus, jeans leaked to the masses, becoming clothing for ordinary people.

In 1926, Lee revolutionized the denim world with the first zip-front jeans, the 1012.

In 1941, the groin riveting disappeared from the jeans, because, according to the workers, it was very hot from the fire and could damage the skin.

During the Second World War, jeans in America were made and sold only for combatants, as a result of which the pants became part of the military uniform of the US Army.

In 1953, the first women's jeans in Europe from the Mustang brand appeared in Germany.

In the 60s of the twentieth century, the fashion for jeans returned to the masses, becoming an attribute of the image of representatives of such subcultures as. A little later, jeans began to be dyed not only in indigo, but also in any other colors. In the late 60s, Louis Ferro introduced to the general public jeans completely embroidered with rhinestones. Since that time, a new era in the history of jeans has begun, which revolutionized the fashion world and became one of the most popular wardrobe items of our time.

Textile

Initially, jeans were sewn from thick Italian or French hemp canvas due to its cheapness. Later, the canvas was replaced by a dense cotton fabric - twill. By the beginning of the 60s of the twentieth century, at the height of the denim boom, all jeans were already sewn only from it.

Twill - (from lat. Sericus - silk) - cotton, silk or artificial fabric with a diagonal weave. This canvas was made around 300 AD. e. in the French city of Nimes. Serge de Nimes - Nimes' twill was destined to go down in history. After 1500 years, jeans began to be sewn from this fabric, and it itself was called "denim", after the name of the city - de Nimes.

Other types of denim:

• shambri- a kind of denim, soft and thin denim;
• broken twill- herringbone denim, invented John Walker and pioneered by Wrangler;
• eykru- undyed cotton fabric, natural denim;
• stretch- fabric made from a mixture of cotton with elastane or lycra;
• gin- another kind of denim, a cheap, uniformly dyed fabric, the threads are intertwined diagonally.

Models (varieties)

Currently, there are a large number of varieties of jeans. They vary in fit and style:

• easy fit classic jeans- fit the hips, the legs are slightly narrowed to the ankle, the waist line is slightly underestimated;
• Comfort fit classic jeans- looser, straight legs, higher waistline;
• five-pocket classic jeans(Five-pockets) - model from Levi's at number 501. Straight on a fairly wide belt with five or nine decorative metal rivets on the front and back pockets. The jeans have 5 pockets: 2 on the back, 2 on the front and a small watch pocket on the back of the right front pocket;
• flared jeans"(Flare cut) - they fit (but do not fit) the leg to the knee or mid-calf and noticeably expand towards the ankle, usually sitting just below the waist;
• Boot cut jeans- elongated, tight-fitting hips, with a low waistline and with trouser legs that expand below the knee, covering the boots by two fingers;
• bell jeans(Bell bottom) - they fit the leg to the knee, and strongly flared from the knee, the style gained popularity in the 70s;
• skinny jeans(Skinny jeans) got their name because of the very tight silhouette, tightly fitting the figure, both in the hips and in the legs;
• Loose fit- very spacious jeans along the entire length, at the bottom they are so wide that they almost completely cover the shoes;
• baggy fit- baggy, extremely wide jeans, with the effect of lowered pants;
• bib- overalls with shoulder straps;
• Cargo- Jeans with voluminous patch pockets;
• Saggy fit- jeans with a hanging codpiece;
• Sta Prest- jeans with an "eternal" arrow, which were released for the first time in the 60s in Knoxville (USA). Polyester is added to their fabric, the trousers are “baked” using a special technology in such a way that even after numerous washes the arrow remains in place.

Attention, connoisseurs, the question is: what item of clothing unites women and men, children, adults and even the elderly? What are you equally likely to see in the closet of a schoolboy, a poor student, and a Hollywood movie star? Of course, you have already guessed that these are jeans. Probably the most versatile clothing in the world. And how jeans and fashion for them have changed over the past 100 years, find out in this review. It will not be boring.

1920s - 1930s: clothes of farmers and workers

At the dawn of its existence, jeans were exclusively men's clothing. And you could see them not so much on mods as on farmers. Comfortable work clothes - this is the role in which jeans entered the mass wardrobe.

But soon women began to actively try on "men's" jeans. At first, just like a work uniform. These beauties in voluminous overalls could be found everywhere in factories and factories.

1940s: difficult times

In wartime, it was somehow not up to jeans. Their production has been reduced to a minimum. Men (potential buyers) were in the army or at the front. But women began to wear denim pants more and more often. Which is easily explained: women's fashion, for obvious reasons, borrowed a lot of masculine elements during this difficult time.

1950s: "uniform" of the rebel

The post-war era coincided with the rise of denim. Tight denim from the uniform of workers turns into a favorite thing of rebels and even divas of Hollywood.

The most fashionable jeans of this decade are straight, tight, with a mid-rise and indispensable “tucks” at the bottom. Some women of fashion managed to tuck them almost to the knee. What can you think of to look cool against the background of peers.

1960s: From Pop Art to Flower Children

By the 60s, children born immediately after the war had grown up, matured and started a lot of interesting things: from the sexual revolution to the decisive (and passive) rejection of war and violence. Naturally, fashion, like a mirror, immediately reflected all social and cultural changes.

Women began to feel more confident and boldly emphasized their sexuality, diluting it with bright "doll" details.

At the end of the 60s, “flower children” flourished, and with them bright applications on a fundamentally new model of jeans - “flared ones”.

1970s: the roads part

In the 70s, the denim army is divided in two: one part remains true to the "flares" and bright applications, and the second resolutely sews in old jeans, dyes them in dark colors, cuts them at the knees and pierces them with pins. Punk is in vogue.

Jeans are getting narrower, and fashion looks in general are getting more aggressive.

1980s: "varenki" and "pancakes"

Perhaps the most controversial decade (in terms of fashion) of the past century is coming. All the achievements of recent years are mixed together: emancipation, rebellion, gender equality. The most fashionable jeans of the time looked the same for both women and men. And among the main trends was an overestimated waistline and a tight-fitting fifth point.

Oh yeah, and don't forget about the punk heritage - the love of ripped jeans and the famous "boiled" colors. A couple of years later, she will get under the iron curtain of the impending perestroika.

1990s: grunge, hip-hop and Beverly Hills

Jeans became the staple of the 90s. They were many and different: tall "mom" models, like Kelly and Brenda in the series about the problems of rich teenagers from Beverly Hills, homemade "boiled boots", baggy pants with holes at the knees of Kurt Cobain and wide jeans of fans of suddenly fashionable hip-hop .

In general, this decade is dominated by a trend that can be described as follows: the wider the better. We are talking about jeans, of course.

2000s: it's very bad

Do you remember those huge belts like Shakira has?

Now all this "glamour" looks ridiculous and tasteless. But there is a suspicion that in a couple of years fashion will make another turn. And jeans with rhinestones will triumphantly return to the streets of big cities and fashionable Instagram accounts.

2010 - now: complete postmodern

For the past 7-8 years, skinny jeans have been the most popular model of jeans. Especially when combined with a high waist. "Uzkachi" rightfully settled even in the men's wardrobe. As for women, among the mass trends of recent years, it is worth highlighting the loose "boyfriend jeans", which seem to have tried on everything, as well as "mother's" jeans in the spirit of the 90s. And also models with numerous cuts in grunge style. Yes, and flares are gaining popularity again ... To put it simply, everything is in fashion. It would be the ability to combine things from different fashion eras.

It's only the beginning. But, despite the trends, remember. No matter what fashion dictates.

What exactly should be in your wardrobe this summer, and what is better to throw out of the closet forever? Relax.by has compiled a guide for those who want to stay in trend and choose clothes wisely.

Summer 2018 trends

Sandals

Of course, it is obvious that sandals — one of the most practical options for summer shoes: flat, open and versatile. This season's fashion experts recommend pairing sandals even with formal looks, such as dress pants and office shirts. It is best to pay attention to non-trivial options: unusual textures, colors or decorative elements. This season, you can confidently choose sandals with fringes, metal studs and an abundance of straps.

Linen clothes

Breathable natural fabrics take the lead every summer. Linen is the favorite this year. Moreover, it is relevant for all wardrobe items: from dresses to suits. Nevertheless, it must be remembered that flax, with all the undeniable advantages — the material is capricious: it easily wrinkles and quickly loses its shape. In addition, when choosing linen dresses according to the figure, you should pay attention to the fit. — even with a slight discrepancy, the material is likely to be full.

Tweed suits

This material is not particularly typical for hot weather, but on cool days it is worth remembering this trend. Many people associate tweed suits and capes with expensive luxury items from high-profile fashion houses, but now there are affordable options in the mass market that can be easily included in your wardrobe. The most popular option on how to use the trend will be soft pink tweed jackets.

Jeans and shorts in the spirit of the 1980s

Yes, in the summer it is worth remembering mom jeans from the 1980s with a high waist, a loose fit and a 7/8 length. The summer trend involves options made from light denim. By the way, a denim jacket made of “aged” material or a vest in the same spirit will not hurt in the wardrobe either.

Pleating on the sleeves

The trend is especially relevant in the design of simple plain basic things. For example, a nude dress with pleated sleeves looks much more interesting and unusual. Particularly attractive in this trend is that an outfit with pleats can be chosen for any type of figure and any color type.

Bandana Tops

These are small textile tops that are tied at the front of the chest. True, it is better to pay attention to monochromatic options so that the active print does not distract attention from the rest of the things in the image. In addition, you need to choose the size of such tops with passion: even a little small, it will look more like a swimsuit, and a large one will not be able to emphasize the chest.

Bralettes

In fact, this is a variant of a bra without wires and tabs. But this season, it is especially fashionable to slightly open this seemingly intimate wardrobe detail. Bralettes in delicate shades are in fashion: from sky blue and pale pink to white. Lace options and models with active trim are held in high esteem. They are just created in order to slightly show and slightly open.

White embroidery on white fabric

If embroidery as a whole has already ceased to stay in the top of the most fashionable decorative solutions, then white embroidery on white material will be very popular this summer. It's all about restraint and even inconspicuousness of such a move. In this case, you want to look closely at the details, and things look stylish and discreet, while maintaining a sense of uniqueness. The trend is especially relevant for light white shirts that can be worn even to the office.

Bright pantsuits

This trend — probably the best thing that has happened to office fashion in recent times. In summer, trouser suits of bright colors and shades will be especially popular. And we are talking not only about trendy purple, but also bright shades of green, pink and yellow. Trouser suits are well suited for girls with any type of figure, if you choose the right length and find the right fit. Complementing the image with heeled sandals, you can get the best stylish office option.

Tropical prints

Note that we are not talking about any floral print, but about tropical motifs. You can pay attention to such a print when choosing absolutely any item for your wardrobe, whether it be a dress, blouses, trousers or even a bag.

Polka dot print in red and white combination

The pea print is considered classic, so it practically never goes out of fashion. But this summer, the combination of red and white will be especially popular. First of all, such a decision is relevant for dresses and sundresses, as well as feminine models of overalls or suits.

Wicker bags and hats

Woven bags in a variety of shapes, colors and sizes are gaining popularity every summer. The same goes for straw hats. This year, bright colors will be especially in place. The trend is favored by many due to its environmental friendliness and the possibility of combining such bags and hats with romantic summer looks. However, it is worth remembering that the office dress code does not include such accessories.

Antitrends of summer 2018

Ripped jeans

Yes, grandmas are cheering because ripped jeans with holes at the knees are finally out of fashion. This summer they will no longer be honored. Either way, ripped jeans have been a controversial option almost forever. It is worth noting that the anti-trend did not touch jeans with scuffs. — they can still and even should be included in the wardrobe, especially if they are made of aged material.

For many, it has already become boring over the past year, when almost every mass-market collection included a mandatory line of items with embroidery. Especially "tired" of the usual roses that appeared on jeans, dresses, jackets, trench coats and everything that came to hand. Fatigue from last year's trend has resulted in the fact that this summer they prefer bright, but plain things.

If last summer passed almost under the sign of the popularity of chokers, then this season they are no longer favored. Fashionistas who love jewelry and want to focus on the neck are advised to choose ordinary chains with pendants. And the more inconspicuous and modest, the better.

Pants with stripes

Pants with stripes, which girls began to wear not only with sneakers and sneakers, but even with classic pumps and stiletto sandals, have lost popularity. This trend was initially considered quite controversial and risky, so it did not last long. Nevertheless, more feminine and romantic options are welcome in the summer.

Despite all the practicality and convenience of such an accessory, backpacks left the list of trends in the spring, and by the summer they successfully moved to the list of anti-trends. On the shelves of stores and in the portfolio of designers is still full of a variety of options for backpacks, but experts suggest that they will completely disappear in the next month. — out of sight.

Cork wedge

Yes, cork wedge sandals are sure to be in the wardrobe of almost any girl. But this season it is better to forget them in the closet. At the same time, wedge shoes are still in fashion, only cork as a material has ceased to be relevant.

And again, comfortable and practical shoes did not appeal to the followers of fashion at all. Instead, girls are advised to wear classic low-heeled pumps or sandals that are especially relevant this summer.

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A century and a half in the history of jeans: From the first models for workers to fashion brands

No one will argue with anyone that jeans in one form or another have not gone out of fashion over the past decades. But this was not always the case. In fact, jeans are one of the many fashion trends that have definitely had their ups and downs and evolved over time. In this review, the history of jeans - from their inception, when they were clothing for workers, to the present day, when they have become one of the main garments around the world.

1. May 20, 1873 - the birthday of jeans

In the late 1800s, denim trousers, commonly worn by male movers and originally called "overalls", were a fairly common item of clothing designed for heavy and dirty work.

This is what the first jeans looked like.

But in 1873, a humble tailor named Jacob Davis approached businessman Levi Strauss for financial support to patent his idea of ​​adding metal rivets and buttons to jeans to make them more durable. So, on May 20, 1873, the first pair of blue jeans was born, which are known to everyone today.

2. 1920s - 1930s - men's jeans in the West

In the 1920s and 1930s, jeans were a popular garment in the United States, worn by miners, cowboys, and other male workers in need of durable clothing that could withstand heavy wear and tear.

These timeless jeans.

In 1936, Levi Strauss (Levi Strauss) added his signature red flag to the back pocket of his jeans, making them the first piece of clothing to feature a designer label. Also in the 1930s, Vogue featured its first model in denim on the cover, hinting that jeans could be fashionable for women and not just practical clothing for working men.

3. The 1950s - the birth of stylish jeans

Teenagers began to use blue jeans en masse in the 1950s, as they were considered "a symbol of rebellious fashion" at that time. Iconic pop culture figures such as James Dean and Marlon Brando popularized jeans in films, and this "bad boy" garment has even been banned in some schools due to its association with rebelliousness.

Marlon Brando and jeans on the screen were inseparable.

Due to the ease of washing and the many different styles, jeans (especially black ones) became very popular among men, with brands such as Levi's, Lee Cooper and Wrangler especially in vogue. Contrary to what many might think, women rarely wore jeans in the 1950s—a change in women's fashion history that was only to come in the 60s.

4. 1960s hippie jeans

The 1960s marked the beginning of the hippie era. The young free love movement that rocked American culture happily embraced the idea of ​​wearing blue jeans, symbolizing freedom from more regimented clothing. This decade was all about creative expression, so the personalization of jeans was welcomed with a bang.

Hippies and jeans are inseparable.

Embroidery, bright colors, bleached jeans, rhinestones and patches were just a few of the hippie jeans trends of the time. Flared jeans, low-waisted trousers and double denim denim mixes became popular. Also at this time, denim jackets appeared and came into fashion, especially decorated with chic stickers.

5. 1970s - Jeans as a symbol of American culture

Although the trend of jeans as a counterculture that began in the 1960s continued into the 1970s, denim also became a symbol of the new all-American sexuality.

Jeans as a symbol of American culture.

This was embodied by the sex icons of the decade such as Farrah Fawcett and Lauren Hutton. Also in the 1970s, denim skirts and denim vests became popular.

6. 1980s - the birth of designer jeans

The 1980s is the decade when designer jeans were introduced. Brooke Shields, 15, starred in a Calvin Klein commercial where she famously said, “You want to know what's between me and my jeans? Nothing!". After that, jeans began to be used by other fashion designers.

“Do you want to know what is between me and my jeans? Nothing!"

Designer jeans have become a true status symbol, with brands such as Calvin Klein, Jordache and Gloria Vanderbilt becoming some of the most popular in stores. Artificially aged, bleached and torn jeans, as well as skinny jeans, were the latest "fashion".

7. 1990s - baggy jeans

Jeans from the 1990s

Denim fashion changed in the 1990s when the grunge era began. During this time, carpenter style jeans and overalls became more casual rather than stylish attire for women. For men, the rise of hip hop has led to an increase in the popularity of baggy jeans.

8. 2000s Low Waist Skinny Jeans

In the early 2000s, pop stars such as Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera popularized low waist jeans. Jeans were once again a fashionable garment that could be worn both to work and to a party.

Skinny low waist jeans

And in the mid-to-late 2000s, as a result of innovations in denim technology, legging-style skinny jeans experienced a resurgence.

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Today, a girl in ripped jeans was sitting next to me on the subway. Two huge holes gaped in her lap, obviously torn on purpose, with rags hanging around the edges. The girl is pretty, with a neat haircut, make-up, in a new pink jacket. And suddenly - torn jeans. From my point of view, this is a paradox. It's not the first time I've seen torn pants, and I'm surprised all the time. How can it be that people deliberately tear their clothes and then put them on themselves? It's not pretty, even ugly, one might say. But why are they wearing it? What is the answer to the riddle?

Among my acquaintances there are no people wearing torn clothes. I'm trying to ask the all-knowing Google. I enter the query "Why do they wear ripped jeans?". On the first page of the search engine, sites appear where no one doubts that it is worth wearing jeans with holes in the knees. They advertise with might and main, encouraging buyers. They write that (I quote): " Ripped jeans They prefer to wear bold and extraordinary personalities.", "Ripped jeans look original, bold and attractive.", "They are loved not only by young people who want to stand out, but also by everyone who likes originality and originality in clothes." Maybe this is the key to understanding - the desire to stand out, originality. It definitely works out, but, in my opinion, for the worse. Some courage is also needed here. Not everyone wants to get into a rag. At the expense of originality, I would argue. Holes on the knees are no longer original, should we come up with something else, maybe start not only tearing clothes, but also staining them or spraying them with something smelly? At the expense of attractiveness - I doubt very much, perhaps bare knees will seem attractive only for mosquitoes.

There are more ridiculous opinions. "Ripped jeans emphasize femininity and allow you to demonstrate the dignity of the figure." "This choice is suitable for the brave ones who want to add some eroticism and freedom to their image." Is it in the area of ​​​​the knees that you have the main advantages of a female figure and eroticism? Freedom is also not very clear in relation to the holes cut in the knees. That is, the jeans were tight at the knees, we cut them, freeing our legs a little? Or even a lot, like in this picture.

Interestingly, everyone who supports this fashion is also suggesting that people make holes in their new jeans themselves. I read on one of the sites: “These jeans can be very expensive. But you can make holes with your own hands. It turns out that ripped jeans are more expensive than new ones, so those who like to save money are taught to make various holes with their own hands. By the way, this is not so simple, especially if both legs are torn along the entire front surface of the trousers.

Even advice began to appear on the Internet when and with what to wear ripped jeans. One site writes, for example: “many girls successfully wear ripped jeans to work, combining them with a white shirt and a fitted jacket. If the pants have a small number of slits, then they can successfully fit into the business style. They may have minor patches, small holes and scuffs.

What will fashion historians say about our time? What has not been in the history of fashion: powdered wigs, creolins, maxi skirts, mini skirts, bikinis, pipe trousers, flared trousers. In the 21st century, people have exhausted all their imagination, they could no longer come up with anything new and began to wear trousers with large holes in their knees. Although ... Perhaps it is the history of styles that can answer the riddle. A search for "the history of ripped jeans" brings up the theory that this ripped style originated with rock musicians in the 70s who wanted to break the stereotypes of both music and clothing. This style was adopted by young people, also protesting against the standard. This is how protest and rebellion began with torn jeans. Iroquois, tattoos, bare feet looked logical with them. But this is history. In our time, looking at girls, and even not very young ladies in heels, in silk blouses and torn jeans, there is no thought of rebellion. The idea of ​​herd mentality arises. When one sheep leads everyone somewhere into the abyss.

The riddle of torn trousers has remained a mystery to me. And most importantly, I could not find on the Internet at least some criticism of this modern fashion. I remember people used to often criticize women's fashion - mini skirts and bikini swimsuits, for example. Now it seems like no one cares. Or did they all conspire to support this trend? Is all this also invented solely for money, profit? Something new (even torn) can be sold at a higher price. If someone knows something about the secret of holey jeans, share the idea, please. I beg you, don't say it's beautiful!

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Comments:

Dmitry , 07/14/2016 04:48

I can't look at it calmly either. Of course, people should not walk around in torn clothes. Recently I met a female person, it is difficult to call a girl, in a torn denim overalls, i.e. torn from top to bottom. Simply amazing "courage", "daring" and "beauty"! They don't just wear ripped jeans. There is a better brand. T-shirt, or even without it + short shorts-shorts + slippers. So go many men and women, young and old. Of course, it is hot in summer, but this does not mean that you need to completely undress and walk around the city without clothes. However, they walk like a herd. Why? I think this is the moral degradation of the individual. And those who do not notice this have themselves degraded to the same level. This does not happen by itself, but purposefully. Influence on people is through the false concept of fashion, exposure to the herd instinct, "culture", the media. Such examples clearly show that a person can be fooled in any way, practically turned into a monkey, but at the same time the person himself will not be able to notice this. The degradation has not yet stopped, but is gaining momentum. If people are already in the mass walking in rags or almost completely without clothes, then what will happen next? I don't want to think about it. Some believe that there are too many people on earth divorced. At the same time, the ideal for many is the American way of life - the consumption of material goods without any measure. If the majority begins to live this way, and they strive for this, then the resources of the planet will not be enough for everyone and the earth will be "gnawed" in a matter of years. Ideals change for a long time. The American "dream" in the minds is not quickly debunked. Therefore, a parallel policy is being pursued to reduce the population of the earth in all possible ways. Several billion "superfluous" people must disappear so as not to draw on valuable resources. This is a supranational government. Therefore, we are poisoned with vaccinations starting from the maternity hospital, all kinds of poisons in food and medicines, alcohol, tobacco and other intoxicants and drugs, all kinds of abominations are extolled as achievements of culture, etc. Young people are losing the ability to have children. Why ripped jeans and no clothes? So people quickly lose morality, turn into a herd. Stop thinking. The herd is easier to manage and put under the knife.

Ellie , 07/21/2016 11:27

Well, first of all, ripped jeans are somehow fun, or something. You feel like a kind of hooligan, it improves your mood. With ripped jeans, you can easily get a casual, stylish and fashionable youth look. By the way, older women with a good figure, ripped jeans are very young. As if they show: I'm not a klusha, I'm young at heart! I also like the association with the trend of hippies, I generally consider their images to be the most beautiful that was in the 20th century. Now an unprecedented fashion for ripped jeans, and they are worn by a lot of people. But earlier, by choosing ripped jeans, a person demonstrated his belonging to a certain culture and even some challenge to society - a consumer society in the USA or a socialist society in the USSR. About the fact that it is beautiful, you asked not to write. Okay I will not;)

Moiseeva N.P. , 21.07.2016 01:49 | Ch. editor

Ellie, thanks for the remark "from the other side", i.e. by lovers of ripped jeans. Thank you for not saying it's beautiful. But they wanted to, right? I never criticize fashion, I’m even very pleased that now you can wear whatever you want, and mini, and maxi, and heels of various types - whoever suits. I really like it, for example, when girls sew animal ears or horns on hats in winter. It's really fun. But torn jeans cause absolutely no fun, but only cause bewilderment and pity, I want to sew up all these holes on my knees. But you say that these holes cheer up. I assure you, not everyone does. Show belonging to a group? Maybe to a group with a lack of education? For some reason, it even seems to me that if they conducted a survey on how many people wearing ripped jeans have a higher education, the result would be close to zero (but not zero, of course). Today on the street I saw a 50-year-old woman in specially torn jeans. It was very unpleasant to look at her. I have one hope that soon this fashion will become a thing of the past, because. the main goal - to stand out, will be lost due to the large number of people who want to stand out.

Ellie , 07/21/2016 02:20

Moiseeva N.P., you pay too much attention to what other people wear. There is some "sovietness" in this, sorry. In a free society, which we seem to be striving for, people are more tolerant of each other. No one is forcing you to wear those jeans, right? Well, do not like to watch - do not look, what's the problem? And you are too sure that your taste is absolute. This is wrong, but there is apparently nothing to be done about it. Well, about education - here you are completely wrong. Starting from the time of hippies, who were mostly university students and children of wealthy parents (even in the USSR it was the "golden youth"), and up to our time, torn jeans are an attribute of progressive and creative youth, and especially university students. An uneducated girl is more likely to put on high heels, do a giant manicure with ornaments, put on a lot of makeup, decorate herself with gold, etc. While an educated "advanced" student will choose jeans (including torn ones), sneakers and a T-shirt with an interesting print. The guys have the same tendencies, I have never met gopniks in torn jeans. They treat such things with condescension, just like you :) Educated guys walk around in torn jeans, often creative, fond of music, painting, etc.

Moiseeva N.P. , 21.07.2016 04:38 | Ch. editor

Ellie, don't get so angry and try to insult me. I even thank you for your reply. As I already wrote, I never criticize clothes. Walk in whatever you want. But frankly ripped jeans are something special. I just can't get used to them. I am always surprised. I can't understand it. Therefore, I wrote a note on the site. But for me, there is only one explanation for this phenomenon so far - this is a herd feeling, blindly following the fashion of those people who have nothing else to stand out, but really want to.

Dmitry , 07/21/2016 04:48

Ellie, when normal people try to ignore what people are doing who are losing or have already lost their human appearance, first inside themselves, and then outside, the consequences of this are always negative. For example, ignoring the Sadomites, fighting for their rights (instead of recognizing the most serious deviation from the norm as such, trying to identify the cause and eliminate it), they have ensured that their number has increased significantly and in many countries of the world they began to legally harass in the rights of normal people. The same applies to those who use alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs. This is not a voluntary choice and not a personal matter for everyone, as they say about it, but a public matter. Because if each individual person stops, then the country will stop dying. And it will be completely different if everyone continues to think that this is his personal business, and begins to poison himself, including his own, including unborn children. these substances cause genetic mutations and will set a bad example for others, especially young people. A bad example is contagious. The problem is aggravated by the fact that neither in science nor in religion is there a definition of who a normal person is and what mandatory characteristics he should have. Without this definition it is impossible to judge what is development and what is degradation. For example, educated and creative guys also worked in the Gestapo, but this did not prevent them from doing what they did. If modern students choose degradation instead of development, then this indicates that there are very serious problems in the education system.

Irina, 07/10/2017 07:48

Oh, do adequate people still walk the earth? I am not from the USSR, I am only 26 years old, but I have a negative attitude to the fashion for negligence on a catastrophic scale. Let's wear torn clothes - and not because of poverty or extreme "sophistication"!, and then not wash, and then jump, and then back to palm trees! ... Crowds of ragged jeans walk the streets, with expensive toys in their hands, puffing a plastic tube with a destructive mixture of chemicals inside - and they still boast of it! People have been consistently weaned off thinking with their own heads, delving into what is served under the beautiful wrapper of the sweet life. Well, the sooner we die. Everything will roll even faster when a generation dies that knew the highest moral values, but for some reason missed the opportunity and time to raise their children the same way. You give freedom equal to permissiveness! Drink three throats, get stoned, sleep with everyone in a row, die young, but having lived a "bright" life, all the brilliance of which will be expressed only in gigabytes of selfies from clubs. That's what youth orientation is going for now. Where can development come from in the country, if no one is forced to work at the machine and in the field? What achievements can we talk about in the generation of selfies and videos on YouTube? In general - my personal opinion, I don’t impose it on anyone - many qualities that existed or were at least brought up during the USSR were the best and should remain unshakable: honesty, diligence, development of the mind, curiosity, directness of spirit, the ability to have fun without getting drunk to death, the ability to joke without humiliating ... yes, you can list a lot. Only now, once stumbled, it is difficult to rise. Yes, and from the mountain it is more fun to roll into degradation than to climb, albeit to the highest happiness.

Sergey Kashaev , 08/27/2017 07:08 | Spiritual evolution.

My dear fellow citizens, what is the dispute about? Before presenting any claims to each other, it would not be bad to ask about the source of such deviations. But they are not so much in the cognitive laziness of homo sapiens, but in the wrong worldview orientation and distorted self-awareness of people. If you believe that your existence is limited to servicing a shell that is practically uncontrollable by you, which decomposes at different speeds, but steadily, with a final known to all, then why all your thoughtful reasoning about fashion and other social stereotypes - remedies for insanity. You, fortunately, do not mention morality and morality - the spiritual "crutches" of the socialization of individuals for their joint survival. If your desire for self-knowledge exceeds the average philistine level, i.e. zero, then if you wish, you can learn about the spiritual essence of a person from my pages on proza.ru and stihi.ru. Sincerely with you. Aufbewahrer.

Natalya , 09/27/2017 05:29

Dear readers. I want to leave my review on the issue of torn clothes, in this case jeans. I grew up in the 80s in a large family, we had 5 children. No one complained about anything, they lived together and cheerfully, but the thought never occurred to anyone, for the sake of fun and fun, to rush on the street in torn clothes. They didn’t live richly, but there were no holes, and if they did appear, then after my mother’s restoration, they turned into cool patches, not even patches, but into a work of art. To wear or not to wear torn is everyone's business, but I remember my mother's lesson from childhood - torn clothes are a sign of lack of culture. A rip, cast-offs, as it was called, a sign of poverty and vagrancy, it has always been so. And when and who came up with the idea that HOLES and Flaws are a sign of luxury and taste?! Watch glamorous programs less and often brush off the noodles of glamorous presenters, turn on your brain, burdock will never be a rose, but a HOLE on your knee, but on and in Africa a HOLE. At what stage did our people have a brain explosion and a big HOLE formed?

Sergey , 09/09/2018 10:01

This is not fashion. We used to always look to make sure everything was beautiful, without defects and comfortable. And this is all anti-fashion. Not self respect.

Inna, 09/17/2018 03:13

It would be possible to recognize the correctness of Ellie, if not for one BUT. If we see a homeless man in rags, we do not like it, but we understand the logic of what is happening: HOME -> lack of funds-> torn. But let's analyze the logic of a girl in torn jeans. How about Ellie: “But before choosing ripped jeans, a person demonstrated his belonging to a certain culture and even some challenge to society - the consumer society in the USA” and “Ripped jeans are an attribute of progressive and creative youth, and especially university students”? But the price of such ripped jeans exceeds the price of new ones! That is, such jeans are worn by the apologists of the consumer society, who are no better than a girl in gold jewelry. I’ll add on my own that I’m 57 years old, but slightly torn jeans don’t annoy me at all, it would really look original if it weren’t such a herd phenomenon. Now to meet a girl of 15-25 years old in whole jeans - this is original and correct for a poor schoolgirl or student.