Pants Chain

Whether worn out of practical necessity or merely as a style feature, the pants chain, or wallet chain, has resurfaced as a popular accessory worldwide, largely thanks to the Y2K trends of the 2020s. Attached to a pair of cargos or denim jeans, the pants chain has become one of the symbols of contemporary style.

Pant chains gained popularity among American truckers and motorcycle riders in the 1950s as a useful accessory but have since been adopted by brands and stylists as a fashion accessory. Designer jean chains often make use of different designs, links and pendants, as exemplified by brands such as Balenciaga, Chrome Hearts, Vetements and TAKAHIROMIYASHITA The Soloist.