i think it originated "originally" from the usage of bicycles as a fashion accessory.....

but yeah, i moved to gang affiliation...apparently started in chicago, which leg you had rolled up indicated what "set" you were from...

----- Original Message ----- From: "kent williams" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "list 313" <313@hyperreal.org>
Sent: Monday, July 24, 2006 6:17 PM
Subject: Re: (313) So Bad But So Funny


In the US, people in gang neighborhoods rolled up one leg so you could
see their sock, which indicated their 'colors.'   This fashion
statement ended up in hip hop videos, and from there apparently
conquered Europe.

On 7/24/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Can someone explain the left pant leg rolled up to the knee fashion
statement?  A few of them have them rolled so far up that it almost looks
like they've cut one pant leg off.




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