History of Men’s Trouser

 

Pants have long been common wear of western society. These are now the most popular type of men's lower body attire. It's practical and comfy, so it's no surprise that men and women both wear it regularly. Because riding in the robe was inconvenient, the trousers were created. Those who battled in trousers had an advantage over those who fought in robes. As a result, civilizations worldwide have adopted this kind of attire to ensure their survival in war.

The first written account of the men’s trousers dates from the 6th century BC, and it comes from a Greek geographer. They saw jockeys in Persia, East Asia, and Central Asia. Breeches were a sensible choice because of their comfort during their long ride on horseback.

Ancient earthenware contains depictions of a jockey and a woman in slacks. The vase on the left, which represents the Amazon, is an example of this.

On the other hand, the ancient Greeks rubbed their hands and laughed. They dubbed them "Thulakos," Greek for "bag." They couldn't see the irony in how ridiculous Tougas was!

Later, the Romans, who admired the Greeks, turned against them. They considered them to be the garb of barbarians. On the other hand, men’s trousers grew in popularity as the empire expanded over the globe. The warmth and practicality of the pants supplied to them could not be denied.

Transitional Pants The pants were initially worn as part of a military outfit. They were either tight-fitting shorts or loose-fitting trousers with ankle closures.

 

They evolved into tight trousers with foot covers in the late 14th century. The knight wore this under his plate armor, and it looked like a pair of trousers.

The ratio became even more exaggerated around 1500. His thighs swelled, and his bulky trousers pinched his ankles. They had slits that revealed a bright lining underneath and were made of beautifully designed materials.

Finally, these slacks were dismantled to reveal basic knickerbockers. However, these were eventually phased out in favor of the working class's ankle-length trousers.

As we know them today, Trousers were not invented until the nineteenth century. As a result, the button placket is worn freely with a neutral collar.

Edward VII, Queen Victoria's eldest son, is credited with starting the trouser trend as we know it today. He was also the one who popularised the folds of his pants.