DIY: Tattered Jeans

When Margiela's tattered jeans hit the runway, it signaled an edgy trend for those who want to sport a rock and roll style. I do! And now the look for less:



Make your own tattered jeans with an old pair of black skinny jeans. It is better to wear them while cutting but be very careful, here are some tips:

1. Don't cut the front of the jeans from side to side. Make shorter horizontal lines that is more flattering and would make your legs even more skinny.

2. Never cut parallel lines on both the left and right leg. Interchange the cuts and vary them in size and length.



3. Make huge rectangular cuts above or below the knees, don't make round shapes because they can look funny.

4. Make the cuts up to the end of the pants but never cut the hem unless you want your pants to shred off.

5. These pants look even more edgier after two washes and they look better as it becomes even more tattered.


The inspiration

Wear your edgy tattered pants with pointy heels to make your legs even more infinite and to accentuate the pants even more. Enjoy your DIY pants!

Fashionably Tough Jeans

What is the latest trend in jeans? Joy Austria, Manager of Tough Jeans says tattered, fitted, and boyfriend-type jeans are hot in stores. But what is most important with a pair of jeans is how it fits and it's just too hard to find jeans that are both stylish and comfortable, yes? A recent trip to Tough Jeans at Shangrila Mall made me realize it's not that hard anymore! Just look at their inventory straight from Hongkong.


Sexy, deconstructed, rugged, tattered - must buy Tough jeans!

Tough Jeans are almost customized - their pants have unique stitching, intricate details, and to mention again, a perfect comfortable fit. Clearly, they are on trend with pants that have twisted cuts that make the jeans look fit at the bottom parts. This technique is similar to how modern harem/crouch pants have twisted fabric/stitching on the legs. I love it.



Inside the store, I could not help but ask the Tough Jeans staff to strike for a pose. They are their own stylists that are bound to be helpful to every customer. Meet Joy, Kerwin, Erwin and Daisy :) All of them are wearing Tough Jeans from top to bottom.



It was my first time at Tough Jeans and I just realized I almost stayed here for about an hour. More than jeans they also have tops and watches from Salad, Tough Jeans accessories like bags and belts, and this lovely metallic and furry jacket:




A whole new jeans shopping adventure awaits you at Tough. Also, they offer free alterations so you can enjoy your pair right away - customized to your own length.



Finally, here's my own pair of Tough Jeans. Tattered, crumpled, rugged, and deconstructed. Look at how the back is full of elements, faux belt, the Tough Jeans tag, and an emergency silver tag, how cool is that?



You too can have your own pair of Tough Jeans! Share your Toughest Summer experience at http://toughjeans.multiply.com Deadline of entries is on April 30, so hurry!