Ripped Denim Revivals

Runways and Sidewalks See Resurgence of Torn '90s Jeans

Although reminiscent of punk, safety pins, spiky hair and The Sex Pistols, the ripped jeans look is a brilliantly cool look to bust out when you are in a Gothic mood. Perhaps after spending a week with your folks over Christmas?

These ripped jeans were spotted on the runway of Maison Martin Margiela, and the ripped jeans with colored tights underneath is from Norwegian high street store Bik Bok. I like the way you can play with the combination of colored tights or leggings.

This is also a perfect DIY fashion trend. Grab a pair of scissors and an old pair of jeans, and you're free to tear and rip to your heart's content.

DIY Distressed Denim
Opportunity for fashion brands to offer resources and kits that allow customers to personalize and transform their denim garments through customization and distressing techniques.
Colored Tights Combos
Opportunity for clothing brands to offer more varied and bold colored tights and leggings that complement ripped denim garments for unique and edgy fashion statements.
90s Streetwear Revival
Opportunity for fashion retailers to offer collections that embrace the 90s streetwear trend, including ripped denim, oversized graphic tees, and chunky combat boots.

Industries Being Reshaped

Fashion Retail
For retail brands that specialize in denim, there is an opportunity to develop more customized and unique offerings for consumers to stay on-trend and revive distressed denim garments.
Beauty and Cosmetics
Innovative beauty brands can create bold and colorful makeup products, particularly for the eyes and lips, that complement and add to the fashionable look of ripped denim and bold tights combinations.
Social Media Marketing
Social media agencies can help fashion brands leverage creative and visually attractive social media campaigns that highlight ripped denim trends and offer inspiration for fashion-conscious consumers.
SCORE
5.2 out of 10
GENDER
10% Men90% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, Europe
GENERATION
  • Gen Z
  • Gen Alpha
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 73%
Activity 76%
Freshness 8%

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