Millennials remember: in the 2000s and 2010s, destroyed jeans were trendy. Rare were evening outfits without this key piece. You have a feeling of déjà vu and hear your grandmother ask you again if you need money to buy some decent pants. This trend, a symbol of relaxation and rebellion, was often misunderstood by older people. After a few years, destroyed jeans ended up disappearing from circulation, before resurfacing in 2025.
“Destroyed jeans forever!”
It’s back in stores and online stores. In 2025, “ripped jeans” are still struggling to gain unanimous support and fashionistas are taking it easy: wide cuts in quality denim, with rather subtle deliberate tears, are particularly popular.
On the internet, opinions on destroyed jeans differ. In the comments of a TikTok video posted by Styledbyldx, we can read: “Destroyed jeans forever!”, “It never left!” or simply “the perfect jean”. Others remain skeptical, like Printedinblizz: “Wait, seriously?”
Destroyed jeans on the red carpet
Celebrities like Paris and Nicky Hilton, Kate Moss and Cameron Diaz were once big fans of ripped pants and even wore them on the red carpet. While at the time it was associated with peplum tops or wedge heels, current street styles show more modern variants: combined with loose or timeless tops, and sober accessories.
With a blazer, you get a mix of elegance and nonchalance while remaining relaxed. The combination with a black leather jacket is also very popular, for a slightly rebellious look.
Ripped jeans adapt to different styles and are more subtle in 2025. Only its divisive character remains. For some, it’s a classic piece that has never gone away; for others, it belongs to an era that we thought was over. Perhaps this is where its appeal lies: it remains a fashion statement, whether discreet or assertive.
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