The Bell Bottom Tolls for Thee - A History of Flared Jeans

Today we are talking about that oft-derided denim style that was relegated to the disco era.This type of cut can go by many names:  bell-bottoms, boot cuts, flares, darts. However you slice it, these inverse-tapered fits usually have a tight fitting top block but are flowing and breezy at the ankle.As bell-bottoms begin to ring again, let’s take a look at some of the backstory behind these flared jeans.Thanks again to our sponsor Meermin and thank you for listening and until next time keep it real and keep it raw.