A few decades ago, torn clothes were considered a sign of the deplorable material condition of their wearer with all the ensuing consequences. Many regarded such clothes as beggarly, well, or in extreme cases - working clothes, which are still a pity to throw out, but it is quite suitable for dirty work at a construction site, in a machine shop or in the field. Who would have thought that after only a few years, ripped jeans will become the most stylish and fashionable accessory not only in women's, but also in men's wardrobe. Today we would like to talk a little about these trousers and tell the reader about the most fashionable trends for 2018 that relate to ragged denim. In one article, we will try to collect the most interesting ideas and the best combinations of a fashion accessory with other wardrobe items: shoes, sweaters, outerwear, blouses and T-shirts.
Torn Fashion Backgrounds
It is worth saying that many people are interested in the issue of torn clothes in general. For example, the older generation does not understand why so many young people prefer to put on untidy clothes (in their view) and walk around like this in public places. An American sociologist, publicist and futurologist named Thorstein Veblen in 1890 pondered a similar phenomenon occurring with the youth of that time, and did painstaking work to try to understand why children of wealthy parents want to look untidy. Retell his work, written on the topic of the difference between social social strata and their thinking, does not make sense. However, what the author came to in the process of studying the issue remains relevant to this day and is directly related to ripped jeans. He suggested that by dressing in this way, a representative of the middle class defies society, wanting to prove his worth not by clothes, but by his mind and actions.
The subconscious desire of ordinary people of this world to imitate billionaires
For example, billionaire Steve Jobs never flaunted money, but rather preferred to dress more than simply: in long t-shirts and long-tattered jeans. And Mark Zuckerberg, who was still 4 years old at Harvard, was able to earn his first million dollars by inventing the most popular Facebook, never dressed in an office in a formal suit. He prefers comfortable denim pants and regular t-shirts or sweaters with stretched elbows. An exception to the formal wardrobe was the case of performances before freshmen at the prestigious University of Cambridge (in Massachusetts). There are many examples, but the meaning is the same: what Veblen wrote about is reflected in modern life. A man challenges society, wanting to prove his worth without pathos and expensive things. Today, psychologists say that the desire to imitate rich people is the main reason for the crazy popularity of ripped jeans and other untidy clothes.
Street style
We have already said above that ragged denim is incredibly popular not only in fashion trends for women, but also for men. In 2018, ripped denim trousers will remain in trend and, according to the initial forecasts of fashion magazines, the vast majority of young people around the world will wear them. Most teenagers and those who can be attributed to the student diaspora prefer to dress in the so-called street style: simple, comfortable, careless. We tried to collect in this article relevant sets that would be the best match with fashionable ripped jeans:
- If the choice fell on tight-fitting denim pants with holes, the perfect combination to them would be a tight-fitting cotton T-shirt of absolutely any color. This option can be considered the same for men and women. It is worth saying that the color of denim is not of fundamental importance, however, fashion designers hint that by the summer trousers will rather be discolored or close to very light.
- For ripped jeans at a high waist (which, incidentally, are now fading into the background), designed for slim young girls, it remains an ideal combination with a short top of a sconce or a loose shirt that ends just below the chest line.
- Boyfriend jeans, perforated on their own or already bought in the store in this condition, perfectly complement absolutely any T-shirt, T-shirt or even a tight-fitting or loose shirt.
Shoes for street style - these are sneakers with laces ("Vance" or "Converse"), any sports shoes with solid soles or even sandals with thin leather or fabric straps. Slip-ons still remain in trend, but mules and clogs without a heel or on the platform are gradually moving them out.
Remember the dress code
Speaking of fashionable ripped jeans, women or men - it does not matter at all, you need to remember that there are established decency rules that prohibit appearing in this kind of clothes in some public places: at work, in restaurants, universities, libraries or clinics. The rules of etiquette and respect for generally accepted standards are something that must be strictly observed and should not be violated. Because it will turn out to stand out and attract attention, but the opinion of others about such a person can be resonant, with negative subtext, implying lack of culture and his lack of education in the field of etiquette.
In the cold season
A few years ago, when ripped jeans had just become a fashionable trend, it was customary to wear them in summer or warm spring. Now the situation has changed somewhat, and ragged denim is now worn even in dank autumn and snowy winters. On this occasion, there are even some recommendations regarding the correct combination of a fashion accessory with outer and warm clothes, as well as with shoes designed for the cold season:
- Moderately ripped denim will go well with leather jackets, trench coats, overcoats and even short fur vests and fur coats. Almost any shoe is ideal for such an image: from soldier's boots in the unisex style to over-the-knee high boots.
- If the question is what to wear ripped jeans with in warm autumn, then for 2018 fashionable trends can be considered loose sweaters or handmade coats made of wool. This image can be supplemented with high boots on a flat sole, the top of which can be lowered down to the ankle.
- Going on a romantic date or meeting with friends, when you want to look fashionable and stylish, it is not out of place for a girl to wear high-heeled ankle boots. To combine ripped jeans with a hairpin in the fall, you need to choose any classic jacket or elongated suede jacket. Also among outerwear, ideally suited for such an occasion, it is worth highlighting a bomber jacket. The main rule that must be taken into account when creating a complete image is to roll up jeans trousers for several turns so as to expose your ankle.
The more open areas, the more frank the image?
In 2015-2016, the peak of a fashionable image created using denim could be considered extensive ragged zones on trousers that openly expose female legs. Today, it was decided to abandon such excess in favor of small scuffs, of which loose threads do not stick out in shreds. By the way, a solid “no” in the coming season should be said for the fabric pockets sticking out of the torn sections. It should also be remembered that for women who prefer ripped jeans, it would be better to abandon jewelry in favor of watches on a leather strap or a thin bracelet made of any metal, whether it be a jewel or a simple imitation. This must be done so as not to distract the eyes from the trousers themselves and not to overload the entire resulting image.
How to replace a designer thing?
It is known that branded ripped jeans such as Wrangler, Red Star, Lee or Guesse are quite expensive and not everyone can afford it. But fashion and the pursuit of it require young people to make concrete decisions in creating unique and stylish images. Those who lived in the Soviet Union, when jeans and any other things in the country could only get from blacksmiths, knew how to make an old or completely inappropriate fashion item an object of universal admiration. For example, in huge pans, the youth of the 90s boiled the color of worn dark denim trousers to give them a light, fashionable shade. Now, making ripped jeans yourself, like a real professional with a design degree, is also easy. The only advice for such an event will be the recommendation to use a blade rather than scissors to form fashionable ragged areas. Work should be done carefully, pre-marking on the fabric the lines of the proposed cuts.
Shirts and jeans
Jeans came to our country from the West, where they were originally considered work clothes. In the 21st century, the concepts of brutality and lambersexuality became popular. They imply that a man has a harsh appearance, complemented by unshaven, a checkered shirt and jeans. In 2018, this combination continues to be at the peak of popularity among men, however, jeans recommended by designers for a stronger floor in the spring and summer of this year must certainly be worn and even with torn areas. By the way, checkered shirts this season are also trending for the female half of humanity. They will be the perfect combination with torn denim trousers for the image of a brave girl with a ranch.
Information for consideration
In general, we can say that denim pants, grated or torn, will be in trend all the coming year. For those who can not afford branded products, we talked about how to make ripped jeans with your own hands. Therefore, anyone can experiment and create their own unique pants, which you will not see on anyone else. Given that it is comfortable to wear such clothes, it can hold out in fashion magazines for more than one season. And that is why it is worth paying attention to the original jeans, not forgetting that their competent combination can perfectly complement the image chosen for the occasion.