The days of high-waisted pants and hip hugging britches are numbered as a small but vocal group of web-savvy individuals are conducting campaigns to rid the world of high pants.
From social networking groups to websites dedicated to taking down high-waisted pant wearers (YourPantsAreTooHigh.com), it seems that the days of upwardly-drawn leggings and throwback slacks intentionally worn high on the waist are coming to an end with the force of the blogosphere supporting the noble cause.
High-Waisted Backlash
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Trend Themes
1. Low-rise Resurgence - Opportunity for fashion brands to bring back low-rise pants as a counter trend to high-waisted pants.
2. Straight Leg Comeback - Opportunity for denim companies to introduce straight-leg pants as a modern and more flattering alternative to both high-waisted and low-rise pants.
3. Eco-friendly Denim - Opportunity for sustainable fashion brands to create eco-friendly denim options as a way to lure customers who are looking for ethically made and environmentally conscious clothing.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Industry - Industry can leverage the high-waisted backlash trend to introduce new products and capitalize on consumer demands for anti-high rise clothing.
2. Denim Industry - Industry can provide alternative styles such as low-rise and straight-leg jeans.
3. Sustainable Fashion Industry - Industry can provide eco-friendly denim options to appeal to the conscious consumer.