MC Hammer pulled off a pair of drop-crotch pants with élan on the cover of the September 1990 issue of Rolling Stones magazine, but for him, it was more than just a “look” — Hammer’s high-energy dance routines required the sort of give these trousers allowed and his unique persona complemented the garment. Besides, those were the ’90s, an era defined by ridiculously high-waisted jeans, the “Rachel” hairstyle and preppy music a la the Spice Girls. It’s no secret that fashion comes to a full circle every few decades. Still, will we readily adopt this bizarre trend?

Wisin of Wisin Y Yandel (left) and Jennifer Lopez perform onstage during the American Idol 2012 results show in Los Angeles in May. Pic/ Getty Images/AFP Photo