Retro and vintage denim and jeans in Mondo Kaos

Today it is completely unthinkable not to find jeans in the street scene, and it is strange to imagine that it was actually only as late as the 1980s and 1990s that jeans became a very common thing to wear for both men and women. It's also funny to think that here at home, until not too long ago, we said cowboy pants , and that the name jeans only came about around the turn of the millennium. With cowboy pants you still show the affiliation, you say 'these were the pants cowboys started wearing a long time ago in the USA'. Today, the shorter and more international ' jeans ' have won over cowboy trousers, but in a way you can probably say that it is cowboy trousers and cowboy dresses that we want to show you today here on the blog.

Have you ever wondered why you sometimes see the word denim and sometimes you see jeans about the same type of product? Denim originally comes from 'de Nîme', i.e. from Nimes in France, where the specially woven denim fabric came from. The fabric from France was originally called 'serge', but in the US it became denim.

It was a merchant from the city of Genoa in Italy who bought the fabric and sold it in the United States, where the first jeans were manufactured. From Genoa, therefore, comes the word jeans.

Today, it is popular to use the word jeans for a pair of trousers, while denim is used more for the fabric. And while we don't use denim for a single pair of 'cowboy pants', we do use both jeans and denim to describe both vintage-style dresses and vintage-style pantsuits made in the hardy blue cotton fabric.

It was after the war that women became more accustomed to wearing trousers, and although trousers gradually gained ground, there was still a long way to go before jeans could be accepted as everyday clothing. Pants were typically so-called slacks or capris, and they were always closed at the side.

However, jeans became an image of youth rebellion and the films Wild One from 1953 and Vildt Blod (Rebel without a Cause) from 1955 with icons such as Marlon Brando and James Dean made jeans standard clothing for a new type of youth.

Jeans in the 50s typically took the usual form of high-waisted slacks and carrot legs. However, due to the thicker and heavier fabric, the shapes were more pronounced with more room in the legs than the typical slacks. Very young women and teenagers typically wore their jeans almost baggy, while the slightly older ones preferred a slightly more fitted look with a defined waistband.

All things western were also super popular, which went perfectly with jeans becoming so fashionable. With jeans, this meant adding belt loops, belts, the famous 'western' stitching at the back and the stitching being in a contrasting light colour.

We are always looking for new styles that we think fit well in the store, and with Rumble59 we have just found vintage style denim and jeans styles for the modern vintage lover. From Rumble59, we have this time taken home 2 skirts, 2 dresses and a trouser suit. The two denim dresses as well as the one denim skirt have the very classic A-line shape, which fits perfectly in the vintage style. They have the right Rockabilly look, they are cool and everyday in the delicious denim way. Most of the styles were largely sold out after a few hours, so of course we are both wildly excited that you have taken it for yourself, but of course immediately ordered more, so most of them are filled again, but keep a close eye on the shop, the newsletter and our stories on Instagram, where we notify you as soon as sold-out styles land again.

It is clear that we cannot settle for one denim brand. We have both Lady K Loves and Freddies of Pinewood with the many fantastic jeans, in different 50's styles.

Freddies of Pinewood brings us gorgeous vintage style jeans as well as pantsuits and overalls. At Freddies of Pinewood, you can also find the classic jeans without stretch in pure and strong cotton.

Lady K Loves also has both favorite jeans and the best-selling skirt Wanda with buttons down the front. Lady K Loves Jeans typically have a little stretch, so you achieve the desired vintage look, but also the modern feel. And with stretch, it might also be a little easier to find a size that fits.

The typical 50s look is the high-waisted jeans look with side closure. The legs are a bit loose in it, and if it is to be true vintage style, the trousers should be rolled up to somewhere between the ankle and the middle of the calf.

We have both vintage-style jeans with the classic 'men's closure', namely the front zip, but we also have jeans with the old ladies' closure on the side. If you want a slightly different jeans look , or go all-in on vintage denim , this is just the style for you.

The raw pantsuits are super nice, and are perfectly suited as a cool everyday look. You can easily style a pantsuit in jeans look up or down. Pull up your legs, put on nice heels and a bling brooch, and you have a delicious and feminine retro jeans look. You can also add a small scarf, perhaps in the classic red/white/black shawl pattern, which gives a nice hint to the cowgirl/western look, without being too much. Boots and a beret are also a great option for your pantsuit.

For denim overalls , denim wrap dresses and denim skirts, you obviously need to wear a top underneath. You can wear a plain jersey shirt, or a nice simple shirt. Accentuate the lapel by adding a brooch.

The beautiful denim skirts give the right 50's look. The always super dressy and flattering A-line cut is excellent for everyday wear. The two different pencil styles Wanda from Lady K Loves and the new pencil denim skirt from Rumble59 have a slightly cooler 50's look and can be worn for both work and a trip around town. What all three have in common is that you can of course wear them with any of your favorite tops, but if you want to focus on 50s cool, you can advantageously wear them with one of our retro print T-shirts or a tight-fitting top. In classic 50s greaser style, you can also tie a slightly larger shirt or T-shirt on the stomach. And a final suggestion for a wonderful 50's look is a jersey blouse with a boat neckline.

With a denim or jeans look , you can style as modern or vintage as you like. Regardless of whether you are looking for a retro Rockabilly look, or a unique everyday look, you can always come and visit us in the store, where we are happy to give advice and guidance on what suits you best.

See you in Mondo Kaos,

Yeehaw from Team Mondo Kaos