How to add the distress marks to your jeans instantly
Got a new pair of jeans and want to make it look like rockstar vintage distress jeans instead? Follow the tips from this video.
Make whisker marks with a bleach pen
Use X-acto knife to have the peeling distress effect
To make a hole just cut with a scissor after wash it will extend naturally
for a rip or slash, make an incision then
Cut out a hole and patch it with sewing by hand or machine
For larger distress use sandpaper
!Keep in mind that the distress is REAL! A hole is really a hole and you can’t go back. That’s the warning according to the video. We are playing for real here!
While the global recession has affected countries around the world, it’s interesting to see how these tumultuous times has affected everyone else. The Japanese has always been one of the world’s biggest spenders in the luxury goods market, however that’s all about to change.
In the past, Japanese resorted to conformity rather than individualism in order to fit in with the rest of the hip crowd. They would save every penny in order to purchase that one big ticket item: a pair of rare sneakers or designer handbag. Sacrifices were made to luxury experiences such as a fine meal at a restaurant, a day at the spa, or even a vacation away from home. The Japanese are now as likely to spend their hard earned money on luxury experiences than on luxury goods.
International luxury brands like Versace, Chanel, Louis Vuitton, and Hugo Boss have either closed stores in Japan or made cancellations to store openings. Their survival in Japan were maintained by their strong brand image alone and the necessity to conform with everyone else rocking these luxury items. Now the Japanese are resorting to thrift stores to get their hands at a piece of vintage clothing in order to express individualism. Rather than owning the same luxury brand items in order to fit in, being able to own a piece of vintage clothing that no one else has seems to be a more attractive option. This trend is further described by Jing in The Old New Trend: Vintage. Despite the cultural differences we may have, it’s always interesting to see the same trends occurring. Looking broke is the new cool.
I read that the inspiration for the current flannel craze originated from thrifty hipsters getting their shirts for cheap from second hand stores. Now all the lines are going after that has been and washed up look. Even though the “vintage and distressed” look has always been in vogue, you will see a lot more in the upcoming seasons, especially since the recession has put a lot more emphasis back on used and worn-out clothing.
The whole hipster scene has dramatically influenced fashion. This style is about being chill and looking cheap, but it is completely contradicted by the cost of some of these “vintage” shirts. It isn’t cheap to look “cheap.” The amount of effort and the process that goes into producing a shirt that looks old is actually one that ends up costing a lot. Click here to check out my listing of the top 7 trends of the coming season.
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