These 2019 Denim Trends Might Have You Empty Your Closet

Ripped or distressed – whatever you would like to call this style, it has shredded the denim industry – pun intended. Denim is arguably one of the most versatile of apparel fabrics and there is one style or type that caters to almost everyone. Ripped denim, though, takes a while to grow on to people be it on pants, shorts or outerwear. Thanks to designer labels like Khloe Kardashian’s Good American Denim line and Zara and other trending-on-Instagram lines like Fashion Nova, Missguided and Asos, the ripped denim market has exploded over the past couple of years with people making all kinds of bold statements with their shredded denim. So if you are keen on looking tough and ripped, here are some trends you need to be looking into this year.

Plain knee-ripped jeans:

These are a good starter pair for those looking to dabble into this style. It is also the most desirable style for people looking to not expose as much skin. Available in all shapes and styles such as skinny jeans, Mom jeans, boyfriend jeans, bell-bottomed jeans, shorts and the like, it is the perfect way to explore one’s comfort zone in wearing this style. It is also very easy to DIY onto any pair of regular jeans that you own.

Distressed and/or Patched Jackets:

When it comes to denim jackets, oversized is the go to trend lately. As outerwear, jackets are also another great way for starters to ease into ripped denim. Distressed jackets are again, another easy DIY project on any old denim jacket just as long as you are careful of the extent of distressing and sure of the spots you want the rips to be featured in. Patches of contrasting fabric onto ripped parts are also a not-so-subtle way to make your denim game more unique.

The All-Out-Bear-Mauled Ripped Jeans:

This is for the biggest statement makers. You have worn your fair share of ripped jeans and are admirably comfortable in your own skin enough to sport this rebellious look while out and about. All rules of ripped denim DIY are out of the window in this one, and you have full freedom with your pair of plain old jeans. High end brands also sell this ruggedly look starting as low as US$200 if that is what you fancy.

The Mom, boyfriend, or girlfriend – whatever the fit, there are no barriers to styling a good pair of ripped jeans. The possibilities are endless and so may be the shreds on your denim.