Today's aprons unlike the ones in the past are more into fashion than just functionality. Aprons for all kinds of people are available. The various designs available in the market makes apron wearing experience a fashion statement thus making the process of household chores like cooking rather interesting. Men are more interested in cooking these days and they tend to use these aprons as well.
For wives it's an exceptionally good idea to gift their husband aprons and by adding a personalized touch to it they can imprint their loved ones' name onto it. In fact children are the ones who need aprons the most because they are messy eaters and if they are doing something like an art work a mess is bound to happen. Also we have special flame and stain resistant aprons that are great options for children which give peace of mind to their parents.
New digital fabric printing technology has brought down the costs of custom printed fabrics which lets one to personalize accessories like aprons and gift it to their brides to be and their valentines as well. Thus commercialized another genre of aprons known as bridal and valentine aprons.
Thus aprons that have evolved to be more of a fashion statement from its functionality in the past never would go out of fashion. It is one thing that keeps evolving and is often found in most homes.