Look Sharp, Sconnie - Midwestern Fashion Nerd, Chronic Over-thinker

Distressed about Distressed. Alternate title: D squared. Alternate alternate title: I'm so torn.

There's a strange psychology surrounding the origin of destroyed things. 
 
On the one hand, in all their honest glory, they're the pinnacle of effortlessness. So effortless, in fact, as to be considered lazy. Bum-like, even. 

On the other, they're lame attempts at apparent apathy- often mocked for their surmised stupidity. 
Example >> How many times have you, upon wearing a deconstructed piece of clothing, been asked "if you paid extra for that"? (NEVER GET'S OLD, RIGHT??!)

Torn jeans, faded blouses, shredded tees -- they've become impetuses for mockery rather than emblems of effortless cool. 

So what's a girl to do? Wait patiently for her beloved (and initially whole) clothing to deteriorate, or purchase seemingly naturally-destroyed clothing in order to mimic that organic look?

Well, what about neither?
See, I've become rather fond of what I like to call the "articulate annihilation" of my clothing. Carefully orchestrated ruination of key sartorial elements for that tactfully tattered look. 

This way, you get the badass benefit of having clothes that are less than whole, while forgoing the whole hipster-who-wears-faux-destroyed-stuff stereotype by fully admitting to the artful reinterpretation of your wardrobe. 

Case in point: These slick & symmetrical knee-slit jeans & this artistically hand-shredded work of wonder by Raquel Allegra. 

Ruined,  yes. But remarkably so. 

Do you have "distressed" items in your closet? Do they make you feel effortless? Or is the organic nature of said items all a guise?
tee: Raquel Allegra, jeans: ASOS, shoes: thrifted

And now, 
Some of my favorite delicately distressed gems:
Each X Other
Goldsign
MOTHER denim
Rag & Bone

Raquel Allegra
Raquel Allegra
Acne
Acne
Acne


Cheers.


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5 comments:

  1. CollectionsMay 7, 2014 at 9:36 AM

    Sort of obsessed with distressed clothing. I actually just did a post on my favorite "holey" aka distressed tees. I can't get enough!

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  2. TomissaMay 7, 2014 at 12:59 PM

    My favorite ever pair of jeans just sort of fell apart at the knee the other day. I'm in love with them now more than ever before.

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  3. NorbyahMay 8, 2014 at 9:18 PM

    brilliant!!! it's like the reconstruction method of clothing design that is super eco friendly....only yours is the DE-construction method. equally as eco friendly because you're using existing pieces of clothing, not buying newly torn items.
    xo
    n

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  4. lesimplyclassyMay 11, 2014 at 1:53 AM

    oh god that acne jacket will be the death of me i love it....
    lesimplyclassy.blogspot.com.au xxx

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  5. UnknownMay 13, 2014 at 10:31 AM

    interesting point…….i will say that all of my distressed denim has naturally become more distressed and torn from rolling around on the ground with doodle and the more torn it gets the more I love it…..and the more older family members hate….which makes me love it even more….and I'll take ALL of those acne pieces please
    brooke @ tigers don't lose sleep
    www.monikabrooke.blogspot.com

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