Distressed denim jeans: Call this trend Balmainia
For those who want to take a stab at this trend without spending a fortune, there are several alternatives.
Dipping a toe in the distressed pool is Rock & Republic, whose Berlin skinny jean in Lucky wash has just a few subtle nicks on the upper thigh. The rest is clean, which will give this version some longevity once the trend passes.
Berlin skinny jean in Lucky wash, $215, at Saks Fifth Avenue, Beverly Hills.
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Balance the roughness of the look by wearing it the way it came down the Balmain runway with something clean, crisp and tailored on top.
Joe’s Ex-Lover jeans in Gemma, $174, at www.joesjeans.com.
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• 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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J Brands Zombie skinny jeans look most like the runway original and are currently the most ubiquitous, showing up on celebrities such as Rihanna, Vanessa Hudgens and Ashley Tisdale. The white and light gray wash stands out when worn with a simple black T-shirt or cropped dark jacket.
J Brand Jeans 912 Zombie skinny jean, $218 at Ron Herman, Los Angeles
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• 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.
(Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)
If you cant let go of the boyfriend jean aesthetic, G-Star is doing a distressed hybrid called the Arc jean. Its baggier through the seat and looks better with the legs rolled. Wear these with a sexy, fitted, racer-back tank to avoid looking too shlubby.
G-Star Arc jeans, $290, at www.g-star.com.
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• 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.
(Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)
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Its not the most polished look, but its sexy and strong. If youre curious about it, but not quite curious enough to invest a couple of hundred dollars to get it, give it a DIY spin.
Grab some sandpaper, bleach and an old pair of jeans and get to work.
PRVCY premium denim Monaco-Jammer Rip jeans, $216 at Triangle Boutique, Lake Arrowhead, Calif.
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• 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.
(Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)
When they ask what got into you, just say it was Balmainia.
Miss Sixty jeans, $209, at Miss Sixty retail stores nationwide.
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• 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.
(Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)