The fashion industry is a cycle, it is constantly changing. Trends disappear only to reappear a few decades down the line. This cycle has been proven with trends such as acid wash jeans and high top boots. One undeniably unique trend that has reappeared for the upcoming summer is the prominence of male crop tops.

Yes readers, you have read right, male crop tops. These are shirts that are made to highlight the male midriff – their abdominal area. Many unusual trends in male fashion has emerged over the years from ranging from harem pants to thigh shorts, but the emergence of male crop tops undoubtedly tops the list of ‘unique’ men’s wear.Nightmare on Elm Street and so did a young ‘Fresh Prince of Bel Air’ Will Smith. The late pop star Prince has also worn them during performance.Dirty Grandpa?.

It is interesting to note that this trend is nothing new, and males were in fact rocking crop tops before the female counterparts made it theirs. Male crop tops date back to the early 1970s when American men were not allowed to so there bare chests in gym spaces so they created the crop top, the same happened within the athletic circles.

The golden era for male crop tops was the 1980s however, where designer made crop tops emerged from brands such as Nike who marketed them as jerseys and t-shirts. Later on they were seen in movies. Think about an old movie you watched lately. Johnny Depp rocked the tummy-baring shirts in the movie 

As with all trends, the era of male crop tops disappeared, but current celebrities like Jaden Smith, who says he is all for gender neutral fashion, is leading the reemergence of male crop tops and is seeking to break down fashion barriers in relation to gender altogether. Zac Efron has also worn one on set of his recent movie

The trend may be quickly gaining popularity and support abroad, but tell us in the comments whether you would like to see it or whether you think it will take root in Jamaica.