Monday, August 9, 2010

TIME TO GROW UP

Too many young men have adapted a growing trend called the "SAG."Companies such as Tommy Hilfiger even used sagging pants in high proced marketing campaigns to sell underwear. Multiple musical artists are notorious for wearing this style of dress, both black and white. Sagging pants have been labeled a youthful rebellion to social conformity.
Where did this tend called sagging begin and what made it the new style? Many have stated the sag originated in the prisons and spread throughtout urban America. While this may be true, not all inner-city kids picked up the style from ex-cons. Most young men growing up in poverty would wear the clothing of their older brothers (often referref to as hand-me-downs). Due to the lack of income, alterations were few if any,
Fashion is slowly evolving from the baggy oversize look into more tailored apperance. High priced fashions have become more affordable as young income levels steadily rise. Rap artists such as Young Jezzy, T.I., Ludiachris, and Jay Z have tailored their style in music as well as clothing. the emergence of young successful entrepreneurs elevates a level of confidence called "Swag." Ones swag begins with personal apperance and transcends from there.

1 comment:

  1. Sagging originated from salvery... It was ment to degrade,oppress, and shame the black men!! So slave owners would not allow belts.... Another way to get control over them! Why would any peron, want to pick this saggin back up beat me.. But if they knew the histroy behind they would give it a 2nd thought

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