The Complete History Of Assless Chaps, From The 1800s To Beyoncé's 'Cowboy Carter'

I hereby christen 2025 as the Year of the Butt — at least, in the fashion space. Style stars like Kendall Jenner and Jennifer Lopez, for example, have taken to showing off booty cleavage on red carpets. Meanwhile, Julia Fox has been flaunting cheeks in cut-out undies. While those styles still haven’t hit the mainstream, one booty-focused trend sure has: assless chaps (aka chaps worn without pants). Originating in the 1800s, the behind-baring item, was intended as protective riding gear meant to be worn over bottoms. But the fashion industry...