Cargo Pants Outfit - Where it all began

Cargo pants are back in our closets... From the battle troops of the British army to streetwear!

Cargo Pants, much like the Bomber Jacket, are part of a long list of clothing items developed for military contexts that fashion eventually absorbed, giving them new intentions and uses.

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Cargo Pants Look, where it all began

It seems that the cargo pants look was created in the 1940s, during World War II, and was primarily used by the British army, and later by the American army. The main idea was that the many pockets would be used to carry ammunition and whatever else soldiers needed to survive in their environment, in addition to their thickness and fabric being designed to allow greater mobility and offer more resistance.

Cargo Pants Look in the 90s

Due to its utilitarian nature, the item was used for a long time by factory workers and construction industry employees. This continued until the 90s when urban culture absorbed and adapted it to what was being worn at the time, presenting the pants with a low waist and much wider fit.

At this time, it was quite common to see cargo pants being worn by skaters and in the Hip-hop scene. The item was widely embraced by the female public with artists like Christina Aguilera and members of the Spice Girls incorporating it into their wardrobes.

Cargo Pants Looks, in the 2000s

In the 2000s, cargo pants remained present in fashion discussions for a while but didn't sustain themselves much, becoming more of an item for the off-road, trail-hiking public.

Until more recently, in 2019, the Streetwear public brought cargo pants back into fashion circles. Much of the credit for this is given to the Kardashians and rappers like Travis Scott, A$AP Rocky, among others.

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The cargo pants look has a very long history that spans several phases of our civilizational trajectory, and there is no sign that it will stop being present in our wardrobe for now.

Do you have any idea what the next phase of this iconic piece will be?