Distressed denim jeans: Call this trend Balmainia

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<i>By Melissa Magsaysay, Los Angeles Times staff writer</i><br>
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Have a hole or three in your favorite pair of jeans? Youre in luck and right on trend this season, because ripped, nicked and distressed jeans have overshadowed last summers boyfriend style as the denim du jour.<br>
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<i>A model walks the runway in September 2008 during the Pierre Balmain show during Paris Fashion Week for spring-summer 2009 collections.</i><br>
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A model wears distressed denim at the Pierre Balmain - Paris Fashion Week- Spring/Summer '09 show.

( Chris Moore / Catwalking / Getty Images )

By Melissa Magsaysay, Los Angeles Times staff writer

Have a hole or three in your favorite pair of jeans? Youre in luck and right on trend this season, because ripped, nicked and distressed jeans have overshadowed last summers boyfriend style as the denim du jour.

A model walks the runway in September 2008 during the Pierre Balmain show during Paris Fashion Week for spring-summer 2009 collections.

More in Image:
• South Paradiso leather revives the arty East West rock look
• Pictures: Psychedelic fashions that rocked
• The return of distressed denim jeans
• Lauren Luke's makeup tutorials lead to a new line of work
• Choosing the right fashion palette can save you money and time.
• Tracy Feith's fast fashion line at Target | Photos
• Negotiating lower prices has expanded to beauty care, shoes and apparel.

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