ripped jeans

Destroyed denim is so hot right now! Pull out your scissors, razor blades, and bleach pens because the worn/destroyed/torn look is back for Spring and Summer '09. It's most likely due to the return of "early 90s grunge"... and I'm not mad.

The look is rooted in a punk mindset and era where fashion was rebellious and seemingly unintentional. So, as an advocate of rocker chic (and effortless styling) I am loving today's trends. There's really nothing more comfortable than a perfectly ripped jean that looks good and fits well. There's nothing wrong with easy seamless style... that whole "oh, this old thing?!" mentality. In my eyes, the key is to make your outfit look "un-thought"... not over-thought! I'm pretty sure I'm not alone. Just check out Zoe Kravitz (LOVE HER!!) and you'll know all too well what I mean lol.

Some of my favorites that I've seen around town are pretty high end (for denim) but they seem well worth the money.

• J Brand 12'' Destroyed Pencil Leg It comes in acid washes as well as simple white and black.
• Current/Elliott's entire denim line is nice. They've gotten "ripping" down to an art. Their jeans are torn and shredded in all of the right places. Here's a great pair, the Skinny Jean.
• Abercrombie & Fitch is the brand that practically brought destroyed denim back, and they did it in a major way. This season their destroyed skinny jean is called The Erin and it certainly lives up to the A&F name. The price is great too!!
  

...and for those who can't bring themselves to pay so much for a pair of jeans that is already broken in, there is always Forever 21. DIY is always an option as well... I mean, why spend money on a pair of ripped jeans when you can easily do-it-yourself. Here's a simple instructional video for distressing your denim (I haven't tried it myself so I don't know if it turns out well):



As always, just because it sort of fits...
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