Why Sagging Pants Remain Common in New Jersey Communities Decades After the Trend Began

Newark, NJ – Fashion trends come and go, but one has stood the test of time from the 1990s through today.

From city blocks in Newark and Camden to smaller towns across New Jersey, sagging pants remain one of the most recognizable — and debated — fashion trends in youth culture. While critics often dismiss the style as disrespectful or unprofessional, historians and cultural observers say the look carries a far more complex history tied to prison culture, hip-hop, rebellion,...