OBSESSION: DISTRESSED DENIM!
Saturday, May 2, 2009

You’ve seen it in about every post this past week - at least one person has on a pair of distressed or ripped jeans! This style of denim has been the jean trend for a minute now, but it has come to my attention lately how celebrities have heavily jumped on it. A good pair of classic denim pants just don’t do it anymore I suppose?
I can dig a few pairs - but any jean that is slashed from hip to ankle, is a waste (just get yourself a pair of shorts and call it a day). My favorite would be these from the S/S 09′ Balmain collection - check out more of my picks available right online:









56 Comments
1.
T.Y
Saturday, May 2, 2009 /
I like that look on Rhi , very cute .
2.
chi town love
Saturday, May 2, 2009 /
Its a super hot trend. but for those prices i rather distress them myself
3.
♥hey♥
Saturday, May 2, 2009 /
itz a very hot trend, lots are rockin um
4.
Dablkberry
Saturday, May 2, 2009 /
those Balmain ones are very hott indeed
5.
mybusinessnotyours
Saturday, May 2, 2009 /
it’s so weird cuz this trend is coming back around less than 5 years later lol….i’m sure ya’ll didn’t forget this use to be hella hot like 5 years ago and it’s coming back around this quick lol wow i thought it’d at least be a few more years before it started coming back lol
6.
Sha Sha
Saturday, May 2, 2009 /
Love the J Brands acid wash but lord its a recession….that price is not in my budget….Someone I know was just saying they was getting those ones….but yikes the price……!!!!!.
7.
slim
Saturday, May 2, 2009 /
i see cici sure love them thigh highs luks nice on her tho
& pay THAT much for jeanssss man lissen for those price i cud manufacture them myself lololol
im a splurge-er wen it comes 2u fashion buh sum ish is rdculous i rather spend that much on sum cute shoesss…..be wise ppl!
8.
lol
Saturday, May 2, 2009 /
the look has been done for a minute….I love em!!!
9.
ELECTRA
Saturday, May 2, 2009 /
if you were gonna find some distressed jeans online, why not find some between $30-$100 also??( Macy’s, JcPenny, Kohl’s, Wal-mart, Bargain Town) It’s a f-n recession and nobody (w/ good sense) is paying $200 for a pair of raggedy jeans that you really can only wear once cuz er’body gone remember that u wore them cut up jeans last weekend at da club.
PEOPLE: Only spend $200 on jeans that are high quality, fit you well, and are mainly plain in design. That’s a quality investment.
Look like RhiRhi with stuff from Forever21, Rave, and the thrift store…you ain’t banking like her.
10.
Patrice
Saturday, May 2, 2009 /
i have no problem with exspensive stuff as long as its in your budget. i agree with electra on this do what YOU can afford. the look is cute and ALL these women can afford the ones they have on, christina has dream who writes and produces posing on rodeo drive shopping every week, monica has 15 years of putting it down in the game, shes still seeing residuals, ciara and 50 is a no brainer and rhi-rhi is all over the country working. but whatever your budget is get some similar for yourself
11.
ELECTRA
Saturday, May 2, 2009 /
oh, and drjays.com got some hot ones. nothing really over $100 there.
12.
NEW YORK FROM FLAVOR FLAV
Saturday, May 2, 2009 /
Very True Patrice,
Many of Y’all cant break the piggy bank wit this sort of stuff, so stick with walmart and only buy what you can afford, because a pair of Jeans are the least of your priorities!
C.Mili rocks the jeans the best though, I love her small petitie figure she looks cute in most things, Rihanna Looks like a Demon in that Last pic, she gave me frights LOL Lord have mercy!
Ciara and Monica look H.A.M (Hot Ass Messes), they look to ghetto and trashy in these Jeans and ciaras Boots really downgrade them, plus her figure aint that cute.
Ive got two pairs of these jeans already the balmain ones (the fit is crazy) and the J brand acid ones…I think they do copies in walmart though for y’all -LOL
13.
Wayne
Saturday, May 2, 2009 /
this trend is old, we do it like that for about 4 years in Europe
14.
Nothing But Love
Saturday, May 2, 2009 /
Those J brand jeans are HOT but $200 for a pair of jeans?? and i cant… im sorry even if i had the money i just couldn’t bring myself to do it. Im a bit like jew when it comes to my money lol
15.
pms
Saturday, May 2, 2009 /
Rihanna (of course) and Monica got it right.
LMFAOOOO notice CL didn’t post BeYawnSay’s disasterous attempt to rock the jeans.
16.
NL
Saturday, May 2, 2009 /
That is one ugly picture of Rhi, she looks like a deer caught in the headlight………………………Jeans are cute!
17.
1*STEP*AHEAD
Saturday, May 2, 2009 /
I LIKE CICI & RIRI IN THEIR JEANS THE MOST.
*OFF TOPIC* CONGRATS TO T-PAIN & WIFE ON THIER NEW BABY
18.
french gyal
Saturday, May 2, 2009 /
im sorry but this trend is ugly, so what celebrity are rich and everytime they dressed up like homeless people that’s hot??
ASK mary kate olsen about it
i dont understand fashion really
19.
ELECTRA
Saturday, May 2, 2009 /
@17 French Gyal…TELL ME ABOUT IT!!!
RhiRhi looks like a f-n 80s travesty in those shoulder pads and the tendrils in her dang head…Ciara boots are a hot @-s mess. Ppl only think she looks hot b/c she walking the streets of Paris and has paparazzi snapping pics. And that malnurished hump in her head… Think of yo d@mn self at the mall or grocery store w/ that ish on? In class, or at the office…these artists look crazy as all out-does, but when Beyonce or Halle or Kizzzy Rowland have a pic posted, and they’re not wearing some weird looking ‘off-the-runway’ jacket or pants..they don’t have style or are boring…no, they look cute, and don’t wear clothes that will be dead and done by August.
Monica and Christina are wearing looks that should be copied.
20.
ELECTRA
Saturday, May 2, 2009 /
^^^^^….not that i’ve put much thought into it, but you know…i notice things sometimes.
21.
Sam
Saturday, May 2, 2009 /
Ciara hot!! Rihanna hot!! Monica hot!!
They all look good.
22.
HOTNESS
Saturday, May 2, 2009 /
This is not a new trend at all. People have been doing this ish for years. White chics have been riding the style 4 EVER!!! Damn people, stop letting these wack ass celeb’s dictate your wardrobe and do what you like.
Evertytime someone says”the newest trend’ it is a repeat and you all go and do it EXactly like them.
Be original and do u. Rock a style that “aint in”
23.
AARONB718
Saturday, May 2, 2009 /
Fashion is about breaking rules. Its okay if some dont understand…I dont wear things for other people to understand. Being understood is boring. Thats why I respext anyone who is daring to stand out. I think Rhianna looks the best doe. The whole look is complete. Honestly I’m in love with all black. The other chicks look ok too….cute attempts. Ciara boots look cheap though lol.
24.
Ummm...
Saturday, May 2, 2009 /
LOVES THEM!!! I’ve been on the hunt for a couple of months now but I’m rally tempted to make my own.
25.
Ummm...
Saturday, May 2, 2009 /
LOVES THEM!!! I’ve been on the hunt for a couple of months now but I’m rally tempted to make my own.
26.
HUH?
Saturday, May 2, 2009 /
I hate it. I’m 28 years old and more of a classic dresser with lots of spunk and pizzazz. Not all trends should be followed and this is one that I will pass on.
27.
yezzir
Saturday, May 2, 2009 /
well to those who ball on a budget like me u can get the pants at american eagle for 39.50 lol
28.
charlee
Saturday, May 2, 2009 /
lmbo….. white girls around here have been rocking this “trend” for the longest………………..
29.
Common Lady
Saturday, May 2, 2009 /
I’ve always wore ripped jeans in the summer, regardless of the trend!
But I’d rather rip them myself then pay these ridiculous prices.
30.
back again...
Saturday, May 2, 2009 /
like the distressed jean. took a pair of my own n cut them up with a razor. but forever 21 has some cute ones too to fit the average person’s budget. trends are trends, some of em i like and some i can do without. just a matter of personal taste. no more no less.
31.
richie
Saturday, May 2, 2009 /
ciara: Sexy!! May 5th F.R Tuesday and she will be on 106n park WEDNESDAY!!!
rihana: sexy look!!
32.
Bea
Saturday, May 2, 2009 /
Ok I been on this already before I saw Rih Rih. i mean but whatever NEXT>
33.
ms. kayjelly
Saturday, May 2, 2009 /
@ new york u shud not address naybody trashy and ghetto looking bcuz u r the head of it. bish please wat do u know about fashion? u r so ghetto looking fake rejected barbie. and da worst part is yur figure…. i dont wanna go there. stay trap in yur rat hole. lol i like those jeans its simple but hot, i like christina’s regular look plus rihanna and ciara looks like a fierce runway model which is sexy lol and monica look sophiscated chic. they all look for christ sake lol
34.
ms. kayjelly
Saturday, May 2, 2009 /
oops i mean look good
35.
KAYBEEZ
Saturday, May 2, 2009 /
Funny cause like 4 mos ago I was going through my closet and I threw away a pair of designer distressed jeans I used to rock back in the day thinking, uh I will never wear this again! Now that this style is back, I will past still, I’m over this look. I prefer distressed spandex and tights
Plus when I did wear this jean I would always pick at the holes and then stand up and have huge gaps in the pants. So just a bit of advice, if you have ADD or just plain retarded, these jeans are not for you!
36.
Jasmine
Saturday, May 2, 2009 /
The jeans are cute but they’re trippin with them prices…….
37.
kaykay
Saturday, May 2, 2009 /
i’ve only worn ripped and torn jeans that did so naturally…in california it’s not a trend, just a normal way to wear denim. if you want to wear naturally distressed jeans, just wear some that are getting too small for a few weeks and the knee will eventually rip. if they’re too small everywhere, you’ll get inner thigh and under the butt cheek rip too eventually.
38.
BAD BAD BITCH
Saturday, May 2, 2009 /
it never went out of style….
39.
Guls
Saturday, May 2, 2009 /
I’ve seen 4 out of 6 on RiRi!
Love it though..
40.
KAYBEEZ
Saturday, May 2, 2009 /
Now if that is New York form FOL commenting, I highly doubt it, but why someone would even want to pretend to be her is mind boggling. SHE IS A DISGRACE! The example that some people will do anything for money-SHE SOLD HER SOUL. Notice how every time they put her on TV she gets uglier and uglier, the weave gets cheaper, the implants bigger…she’s just the white mans coon. So do your little dance,continue to embarrass our race and make mastuh happy.
41.
brittany
Saturday, May 2, 2009 /
I love this trend the jeans are my fave are the j brand acid wash but if lookin for some of these at a cheap price go to wet seal because i saw some of these is alot of colors for only $20….
42.
TonTeezy
Saturday, May 2, 2009 /
I think I’m going to take the pair I got from Bebe back. I paid $140….
43.
KodaBear
Saturday, May 2, 2009 /
Can we say “Clarissa explains it all”……………….lol, soooooo 1993
44.
rebecca....
Saturday, May 2, 2009 /
2000 dollars for jeans is just ridiculous…dem jeans betta make my fly if i got to pay that much for them…..i can get ripped demin at forever 21 one for just 20 bucks and they will look the same….so wat if they won’t last as long…this trend aint gonna last that long either
45.
SoInTheLoop
Saturday, May 2, 2009 /
Wet seal ppl…$20.99 for a pair of distressed jeans….
or you can just let me hit u with my Honda Accord and drag your ass half a mile…
46.
Ashleigh
Saturday, May 2, 2009 /
I LUVVV RIPPED JEANS
47.
SoInTheLoop
Saturday, May 2, 2009 /
would I be out of line if I asked you wonderful concrete loopers to follow my fine ass on twitter?
please????!?!???!?!
caramel_cutie is the name folks.
I’ll give you candy..hmm? hmmm?
48.
TAVIKIDD
Saturday, May 2, 2009 /
Like em on Rih Rih.
49.
Dev
Saturday, May 2, 2009 /
When are we going to get some mens fashion?
50.
ashleighTDOT
Saturday, May 2, 2009 /
they are cute but im not about to make a house payment on a pair of pre ripped jeans when i can do the job myself.
hell if im buying ripped jeans i SHOULD be getting a damn discount…
51.
Ripped Jeans Since 04
Saturday, May 2, 2009 /
Other great places for cheaper alternatives are American Eagle/Hollister/Abercrombie (well not so cheap on that one)…Ripped jeans are mad comfy, but it’s not a look I would wear every single day.
52.
MRS. SK8BOARD P (AK & BK STAN)
Saturday, May 2, 2009 /
Christina’s jeans are nice…and so is Monica’s just not on her..
Ciara’s jeans are cute, but those damn boots eff it up..
My eyes go straight to Rihanna’s big ass feet, but those jeans are ugly..and i know citizens can do better than that..
oh and ripped jeans, aren’t really a new trend, mad people being rocking that for a couple years now…
53.
kym51780
Sunday, May 3, 2009 /
I got some jeans like that and I just wore and washed them till they distressed on their own, lol. I think it is more original when you do them yourself. You at least know you aint gonna see anyone rockin the same pair. Just a thought.
54.
TREATMENT28
Monday, May 4, 2009 /
I LOVE THE J BRAND JEANS THAT MONICA WORE TO THE CONCERT IN ATL….AND I ADORE THE BALMAIN COLLECTION AS WELL…. HOT!!!!
55.
Amber
Monday, May 4, 2009 /
Rihanna pulls it off best. The rest of them look so plain and urban. I love distressed jeans though.
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