
Japanese bikini jeans
Ok, so we all know that low-rider pants are back in again, but these bikini jeans by Japanese fashion label, Sanna Brazil (go figure!), are taking it all that little bit too far. Apparently they combine ‘ultra low-cut blue jeans with an integrated string bikini bottom, with a super sexy yet extremely flattering’ fit. But all I can think of is chafing. Damn! They retail for around US$90.
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Jenny said | 16 January, 2009
I think they are actually very sexy and beautiful….but they should not be allowing kids to bring these clothes to school. This should be for clubbing and special occasions…
sarah burns said | 17 January, 2009
scary and hilarious!
Mila said | 17 January, 2009
These are SOOOOOOOO old.
fernanda Molinaro said | 19 January, 2009
Hi Zolton! Those jeans were actually released by zoomp, here in brazil… and a better version than this one… but I have never seen a person wearing. I have a photo of the original “invention”.. I’ll send ya.
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greta said | 16 January, 2009
So low-rise jeans are back in style? You’ve got to be kidding. Haven’t we all had more than our share of muffin-tops?