The damaged jean look has been around for a while, but it hasn’t been until recently that it’s been considered truly chic to sport a sartorial number that looks like it’s been through a paper shredder—repeatedly.
From male leggings that look like they were mangled by a hamster farm to skin tight white jeans that quite literally look like they’re hanging by a thread, this cluster has some of the most edgy shredded, torn and tattered fashions seen on recent runways.
12 Intentionally Ripped Fashions
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Denim Divas
Celebrities and the Jeans They Love, From Vanessa Hudgens to Megan Fox
11
Shredded Male Leggings
Sci-Fi Warrior Fashion at Gareth Pugh Fall 2009
10
Shredded Denim
Supermodels in Ripped Jeans
9
Ripped Black Jeans
Celebs in Tattered Dark Denim Bring Back the Grunge Look
8
Pre-Slashed Leggings
Holey Hoisery Proves Liquid Leggings Just Don't Cut It
7
Shredded Leggings
Tattered Tights Turn Ruined Hosiery Into High Fashion Accessories
6
Thrasher Fashion
Stylish Ladies Have a Haute Hard Edge for Summer ‘09
5
Self-Repairing Stockings
An End to Laddered Tights?
4
Shredded Threads
Strappy, Stylish Cobweb and Fishing Net-Inspired Fashions
3
Torn Fashion
Teri Hatcher Rocks Ripped Dress on 'Letterman'
2
Shredded Boots
Maison Martin Margiela
1
Distressed Fashion Factories
Tattered Jeans High on Kentucky Export List
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