The type of black Goth pants adorned with zippers and other accessories are often referred to as 'bondage pants' because of the use of zippers, straps and chains in bondage and BDSM-related clothing. Although you may think the origin of 'bondage pants' might be a little seedy, the truth is that this style of trouser was popularized by Malcom McLaren and Vivienne Westwood during the early days of the 'punk' sub-culture; and Westwood has gone on to be admired around the world as a designer of British 'haute couture'.
There are several internet sites that are worth checking out on your search for the right bondage pants, and some of the trendiest can be found below:
Hot Topic
Hot Topic is the name of an American store that has become synonymous with alternative clothing. The brand is best known for its huge variety of band t-shirts, and its clothing is worn by many influential rock, punk, indie and other alternative musicians.
The website has a dozen or so bondage pants to chose from, in styles ranging from the very punk-looking red plaid, through to baggier 'streetwear' adorned with chains.
Cyberdog
If you're looking for bondage pants with a bit more of a 'futuristic' feel, why not check out Cyberdog, which is a British alternative clothing company based in the world-famous Camden Town Market in London, UK.
They offer a really interesting-looking pair of trousers called 'Strapper Pants' that come with more straps than a straitjacket.
DIY
One final suggestion would be DIY bondage pants! Rather than being the name of a cool and trendy Goth clothing store, DIY, in this case, stands for: get creative and take a trip down to the haberdashery section of your nearest department store. Most haberdashery departments will carry a wide variety of zippers, straps and buckles, so it's literally just a question of getting them sewn on to a pair of inexpensive black cargo pants. This is a really great option because it will ensure that you have a totally unique pair of bondage pants, while allowing you to avoid the often hefty price-tags associated with a lot of the alternative clothing out there.
