FASHION

In the Mood For…Men in Bell-Bottoms


The Jackson 5, 1972.

Bell-bottoms are back in a big way at Men’s Fashion Week Spring 2016, both on the runway—from Gucci’s ‘70s-inspired jeans, to Acne’s wide-leg trousers—and on the streets. Here, a brief history of how they’ve been worn throughout history.

1

Jimi Hendrix, 1967.

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2

David Bowie, 1971.

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3

Elvis Presley, 1972.

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4

The Jackson 5, 1972.

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5

The Tonight Show host, Johnny Carson, circa 1970.

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6

Fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent, 1968.

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7

Queen, circa 1970.

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8

Sonny Bono, 1973.

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9

The Bee Gees, 1973.

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10

Mick Jagger performing with the Rolling Stones, 1973.

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11

John Travolta in Saturday Night Fever, 1977.

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12

Prince, 1985.

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