Acid Wash Jeans

A good pair of jeans can make a fashion statement. Trousers made from denim are called jeans. Initially, jeans were worn as work clothes and latter became a fad among teenagers. Jeans became popular in the 1950s. Jeans were first designed and created in Genoa, Italy. The first ever jeans were made for the Genoese naval navy, because they required an all-purpose and long-lasting trouser for its sailors. Blue jeans were worn by workers in the early 1950s. In 1970, blue jeans had become a must-have outfit. Jeans also became a general fashion for informal wear in the United States in the 1970s. The types of jeans include snow wash jeans, ice wash jeans, granite wash jeans etc. Snow wash or Acid wash jeans were in vogue in the 1980s. The process of creating acid wash jeans includes, chemically bleaching the jeans, which forces the dye to fade away. This process breaks down the fiber of the jeans and creates white streaks or white spots on the denim. The streak and the white spots, give the jean a unique rugged look. At present, the process of creating acid wash jeans includes, spraying the chemical on the jean and removing it very quickly. In the 1980s, acid wash jeans came in colors such as blue, red, black and gold styles. At present, acid wash jeans come in colors such as blue, black, green, brown, grey etc. Acid wash jeans are produced by companies such as Guess? (Jordache), Levis, Wrangler, Newport, Tommy Hilfiger, Lee Cooper etc. Denim skirts, waistcoats and jackets are also acid washed to give them that 80s look. Jeans can also be given the torn and sliced look that make them a must-have outfit for teenagers.