# Angled Frontal Zippers Slanted Jean Zippers for Men By lourdes sanchez bayas | Published 2008-06-25 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/angled-frontal-zippers-for-men-slanted-jean-zippers References: [styleguru.org](http://www.styleguru.org/entry/slant-zipper-the-latest-in-mens-fashion/) Ignore where the finger is pointing in the photo -- I'm not going to talk about the guy's genitals... at least not directly. A unique, slanted, [frontal zipper](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheese-pocket-jeans) sets these [men's jeans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fall-denim-styles) apart from all the rest. The pants look trendy, stylish and worthy of the most fashionable metrosexual. But from a practical standpoint, does a front zipper set at an angle make sense for a man? I'm a chick and I don't have to worry about my jeans having enough space in that area to accommodate, well, you know. I'm also not concerned when I'm in the local dive and after five beers, mother nature yells and I need to go immediately, if not sooner. That slanted zipper could put a dude in an awkward situation is what I'm trying to say. From the standpoint of [fashion and style](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snackable-fashion), I love the slanted zipper; however, I really believe it is impractical. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 68% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Angled Zippers:** Opportunity for innovative apparel designs that feature angled zippers to create unique fashion statements. - **Male Fashion:** Disruptive potential in the men's fashion industry to explore unconventional zipper placements for trendsetting designs. - **Functional Design:** Innovation opportunity to develop front-zipper configurations that balance style with practicality for men's jeans. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Apparel:** Potential for apparel brands to experiment with angled zippers to create standout designs and cater to fashion-forward consumers. - **Fashion Accessories:** Opportunity for accessory brands to create unique zipper designs for items like bags and wallets to align with the trend of angled zippers in fashion. - **Textile Manufacturing:** Innovation potential for textile manufacturers to develop specialized fabrics that support the functionality and aesthetics of angled zippers in men's apparel. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Purposefully Stained Luxe Trousers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pee-stain-denim.md) - [Easygoing Denim Pants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snugfit-denim.md) - [Oversized Industrial Application Zippers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfpropelled-zipper.md) - [Weather Resistant Jeans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coated-jeans.md) - [Versatile Denim Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/versatile-denim.md) - [Menswear Brand Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silver-denim-collection.md) - [Cheese-Inspired Fashion Statements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheese-pocket-jeans.md) - [Flattering Retro Oversized Denim](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jnco.md) - [Curated Denim Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fall-24-collection.md)