Seeing as they were sturdy trousers worn by factory workers in the late 30s this must-have item didn't exactly get off to the most glamorous of starts. It was James Dean's iconic portrayal of rebellious denim-clad teenager Jim Stark in "A Rebel Without A Cause" that first kick started the jeans craze back in 1955. A symbol of youth rebellion, these garments were often banned in schools, restaurants and theatres throughout the 50s. However, by the time the 70s rolled around it was socially acceptable for women to sport a pair of figure hugging denim slacks and today women's jeans are one of the most popular items of clothing across the globe!