News Headlines: Aug. 30, 2007
When we mentioned news of Atlanta's proposed ban on sagging pants last week, most of you agreed with the idea, but a few found fault with its practice.
Though the measure stalled in Atlanta's city council, that hasn't stopped the news coverage. [Something about this story is striking a chord with folks.] Today's Times has an analysis piece about the fashion's evolution, similar ordinances in other cities, and dress codes that have sprung up as a result.
The New York Times: Are Your Jeans Sagging? Go Directly to Jail — "Sagging began in prison, where oversized uniforms were issued without belts to prevent suicide and their use as weapons. The style spread through rappers and music videos, from the ghetto to the suburbs and around the world."
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