Bollywood in the ’70s didn’t just make movies babe – it made moments! A smoky cinema hall. The first beat of that catchy disco track. Amitabh Bachchan storming the screen with that iconic angry young man glare in his flared denim. Zeenat Aman twirling in her high-waist jeans. Pure Bollywood magic! And the denim? The star that stole every single scene! Bollywood didn’t just wear denim; it defined denim fashion. It wasn’t attire, darling! It was fire. Attitude. Glamour. Rebellion. A full-blown style revolution. And Westside’s A/W’25 denim? It’s serving that very same drama.
So, what did Bollywood really do for denim?
It gave denim a personality. Moody. Dramatic. Unforgettable. Amitabh turned rugged denim shirts and flared jeans into the rebel’s uniform. Zeenat made denim sultry, pairing jeans with sequins and sass. From street fights to disco nights, Bollywood turned denim into a star with its own close-up.
Why did the Bollywood denim look stick?
Because it wasn’t just fashion babe. It was cinema. When your favourite hero stormed through a scene in bell-bottoms, you copied it the very next day. When your screen queen wore denim to a cabaret song, it instantly became aspirational. Bollywood didn’t follow denim trends; it created them. And audiences weren’t just watching, they were wearing the story.
How do we channel that Bollywood drama now?
By bringing back the flare! Literally. High-waist jeans. Wide legs. Dramatic washes. Oversized collars. And a touch of glam up top. Add a bold belt. Or throw in oversized shades. Now you’re basically starring in your own ’70s film montage. The trick is to keep it iconic. Not like you’re going to a costume party. Denim today takes the cues and tones it down. Same star power, everyday wearable!
So is the Bollywood denim vibe back?
Runways, reels, even street style! Everyone’s living their retro fantasy again. Flares. High-waists. Patchwork. Disco-ready denim. These are popping up everywhere! Kind of proving that the ’70s never really left. The difference? We’re remixing it with a Gen Z twist. Swap platforms for chunky sneakers. Add crop tops. Or oversized blazers. And keep accessories bold but modern. It’s about borrowing the drama without the dated bits. Get retro energy with a fresh, wearable spin.
The verdict?
Bollywood didn’t just influence denim, babe. It made denim a plotline. It gave us rebellion, romance, disco, and drama – all stitched into one pair of jeans. And decades later, that energy is still in our wardrobes.
Your Bollywood denim moment is waiting. Shop Westside’s A/W’25 denim drop, in-store or online.
