Globally,denim is on the upswing

Denim has always been a tried-andtrue staple item here in the U.S.While the relatively recent athleisure trend may have affected America’s denim sales,jeans remain the top bottomswear item available at retail.And globally,denim’s popularity is growing-even in countries that have long resisted the iconic American-style garment."Athleisure and the rise of yoga pants