Wide-leg jeans are rooted in the very birth of denim: as early as the late 19th century, with the first models created by Levi Strauss and Jacob Davis, pants were designed with a loose fit to ensure comfort and freedom of movement for workers. Throughout the 20th century, this wide silhouette was reinterpreted several times, evolving from the functional clothing of cowboys and laborers to a symbol of cultural expression, especially in the 90s, when the oversized style conquered streetwear fashion.