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By Karu on Sep 25, 2023 12:01 am
Cargo pants can seem like the 5-pocket jean’s slightly dorky cousin. They’re a bit less talked about, they don’t fade and patina the same, and they don’t have the same cult following that raw denim has.
But I disagree. Olive green is more neutral and versatile than indigo. The wider, looser cargo silhouette is more generous and works with more body types and wardrobes. And plus, the options are more abundant. So here’s some well deserved attention on the humble cargo pants and how they came to store so many positive feelings.
Military Origins
Cargo pants, like many other things we love here at Heddels, originated as a utility focused, widely-issued (well, at least for military personnel) garment.
Image via The Military Times
In 1938, cargo pants made their debut in the British Battle Dress Uniform (BDU). The cargos marked the British BDU’s transition from formality-focused to practicality-focused garments. The olive green camouflaged soldiers into the background terrain while the looser silhouette provided a better ease of movement.
The large pockets were handy for carrying extra supplies, including ammunition and maps. A key feature of the original cargo pants is the two-pocket design, having only pockets on the left thigh and the right hip. No back pockets were part of this design.
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