Vintage Bongo Jeans by Gene Montesano Size 5 Excellent Condition - no rips or stains 90s mom jean. Black high waisted, five pocket styling with zip fly. Made in USA. A bit of Bongo history…How '90s were Bongo Jeans? The ads Bongo ran that featured Liv Tyler should tell you all you need to know. The company was founded in 1982, and grew steadily over the next decade and a half. During the rise of Bongo Jeans, Gene Montesano and Barry Perlman, the founders of the company, also created Lucky Brand Jeans in 1989. #️⃣ 2