Tights - tight pants made of elastic fabric. Originally leggings were considered exclusively men's wear and are made from elk skin, why, and went such an unusual name. It was believed that tight fitting thigh and calf leather pants makes men more masculine exterior and attractive. After the American company Du Pont first introduced the world Lycra clothing, it is this tissue has become mainly used for the production of tights. Lycra leggings were to the liking of both women and these clothes began to appear in the wardrobes of both sexes.
The peak of popularity of leggings in Russia was in the 80-90-ies of XX century. Ladies wore their long shirts, sweaters and skirts angorovymi mini. At the same time in America and Europe leggings considered almost basic attribute clothing women of easy virtue. Therefore, coming to FSU foreigners genuinely surprised strange passion of local women to bright tight-fitting tights. Men today are extremely rare tights. The only exceptions are the athletes. The ability of this garment is easy to stretch and return to its original state made him a favorite form of sports cyclists and athletes.