It's time to get down and dirty this season with the hottest 'distressed' trend finally hitting the high-street this summer.
Balmain and Alexander Wang showed this look best on the catwalk, making grungy fashion appeal to the masses once more, as 80s style became one of the main focal points for all of the SS09 collections.
We loved Balmain's bleached jeans teamed with structured jackets on their runway, and equally Alexander Wang's fabulously chic ripped jumpers paired with some sporty leggings was also a triumph.
Gossip Girl's Taylor Momsen has championed this style since late last year, signaling once again how ahead of the trends she is, so if you're struggling for some inspiration, look to her for some fashion advice.
Ripped denim, holey tights, studded cuffs, multiple beads and torn jumpers are all set to become staple pieces when it comes to working this trend, so why not get in on the act now?
Balmain SS09/ Alexander Wang SS09
Of course you don't want to look like you're homeless, but to be honest, the scruffier you are with this trend, the better!
Now, that doesn't mean not combing your hair for days on end, and ditching the make-up altogether, what we mean is making your clothes look a little less 'fresh' than they once were.
If you don't want to take a pair of scissors to your fave jumper or leggings, then simply hit the high-street for some pre-savaged pieces to work this summer.
Here's our pick of the best 'distressed' pieces out on the high-street right now...
White Ripped Jeans, £45, Topshop; Distressed Denim Dress, £45, Miss Selfridge; Holey Jumper, £32, Topshop; Sandals, £95, Steve Madden; Necklace, £15, ASOS
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