A reader wonders if ripped jeans will ever go out of style. Our fashion critic offers insight into the future of distressed denim. By Vanessa Friedman Ripped jeans, which initially seemed to be a fad, ...

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Deconstructed denim has reached its peak, and celebrities who tend to push the envelope sartorially are first to take the trend to extremes. While this year's popular jeans styles run the gamut from ...

A reader asks how to learn to live with distressed denim, a trend that shows no sign of letting up. By Vanessa Friedman I am perplexed by the ripped jeans looks. What initially seemed to be a fad has ...

Distressed denim may have slipped off the 2026 trend radar — but Sofia Vergara is bringing it back into focus. The actress recently wore a ripped pair of jeans that felt polished, cool and totally ...