The end of the Second World War was the time when denim blue jeans gained new status in Europe. Rugged yet relaxing they stood for freedom and a great future. Both men and women wore them. In Europe the surplus Levi's jeans left behind by American armed forces were now available in limited supplies. They were extremely popular with teens.

The 60's saw the coming in of slim jeans. They were extremely popular as leisurewear. Teens began to have real fun with them. The 70's saw the bell-bottoms hitting their peak. Creativity flourished as far as denim jeans go. Customized denim embroidery made an appearance, so too did stud and patched jeans, giving jeans an all new glamorous appeal.

were literally everywhere in Europe and were a symbol of the affluence and status of the society. Leading designer labels flooded the market in the 80's. Acid wash debuted in 1986 in Europe and took the market by storm. The 90's heralded the advent of a generation that was more concerned with old-fashioned values, environment and family life.

Jeans has been reinvented from time to time and the new millennium is no different. You can see every major designer coming out with fabulous denim jeans wear. You can find them at catwalks, at chloe, at Versace and at literally every fashion festival. The latest trends like the beaded and the beat-up denim jeans are a rage among youth. So too are torn-knee blue jeans which can be found globally these days, why only Europe.