How To Rip Jeans According To The VP Of Women's Design At Levi's

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Levi's Jill Guenza explains exactly how to rip your jeans at home. High Rise Cropped Jeans

How To Rip Jeans According To The VP Of Women

Jeans are a staple part of any fashion-lover's sartorial diet. And we're happy to tell you that one of the cheapest and most eco-friendly denim trends - upcycling - is putting down serious roots this year. That's right, instead of having to buy into the latest jeans style, you can grab a set of shears and cut your way straight to the fashion forefront.

'With the continued rise of environmental awareness, focus on circular fashion and sustainability, the upcycled and refurbished jean is a must have,' denim expert Kelly Harrington told ELLE UK.

'Resourcefulness and frugality go hand-in-hand with craft and DIY aesthetics: upcycle deadstock denim, patch up vintage jeans and get creative,' Harrington continued.

One of our favourite ways to give old jeans new life is to add rips and tears. Perfect at the knees (or anywhere else you might want to add them), ripped denim has a nostalgic, grungy feel and can sex up even the most prim of outfits.

To get the low-down, we asked Jill Guenza, VP Women’s Design at Levi’s, to explain exactly how to rip jeans at home.

'Wearing ripped jeans is a completely personal style preference. Some of my favourite jeans have distressing and rips simply from wearing them for years and years. But not all rips have to be original to be cool. Rips and shreds add attitude and tell a story, no matter how they were created.'

'Jeans without stretch are generally easier to rip than ones that have stretch, but all jeans are rip-able.

'Also, be prepared for an iterative process - it’s best to be conservative with your rips and tears at first and then make them wider or bigger after trying them on. '

'Depending on the placement of the rips, as you continue to wear the jeans, the rips will become larger. Know that the rips will continue to get more prominent through wear and washing of your jeans.'

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