Walking around campus, it is hard to miss Ohio University students showing off their trendy destroyed jeans.
Until recently, most students had to wear their favorite denim repeatedly to create holes over time. But now the vintage look is obtained before the jeans are placed onto store shelves and sold as brand-new merchandise.
Abercrombie & Fitch, American Eagle, Hollister and Urban Outfitters are a few clothing companies that are selling ripped and torn jeans at premium prices. Those jeans come with strategically placed holes, rips and patchwork and are being sold at online stores with prices ranging from $39 to $329.
OU freshman Whitney Allen said she likes the jeans because they are comfortable.
The distressed jeans create a loose fit without having to wear them for years
she said.
The Other Place, 43 S. Court St., will be receiving a new shipment of destroyed jeans soon, although the current stock is sold out, said Jamie Patrick, The Other Place employee and OU senior.
Freshman Amanda Yezerski chose to create her own vintage look by buying jeans from Goodwill and deconstructing them. A former Hollister employee, she was fed up with the overpriced jeans and decided to create an original look by using household items.
When it comes to spending money I look for the cheapest route Yezerski said. But she is not ashamed -her finished product resembles top designer quality.
While some students strive for a vintage look, others obtain holes by natural wear and tear. Junior Samantha Paeltz prides herself in creating genuine holes in her jeans and does not want to sell out.
Every hole should have its own story. I want to be able to point and say
'This is from the time I fell on Court Street
'
she said.
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Torn jeans have become a growing trend in fashion, especially among teenagers and young adults.
