Distressed denim may have slipped off the 2026 trend radar — but Sofia Vergara is bringing it back into focus. The actress recently wore a ripped pair of jeans that felt polished, cool and totally ...

A reader wonders if ripped jeans will ever go out of style. Our fashion critic offers insight into the future of distressed denim. By Vanessa Friedman Ripped jeans, which initially seemed to be a fad, ...

If you've got your finger on the sartorial pulse (or you've just been reading the Cosmo fashion section – hi, friends!), then you'll no doubt know distressed denim is a big autumn 2025 jeans trend.

Do your jeans need an upgrade? When spring begins, you want to stay stylish without sacrificing comfort — but long, baggier winter denim just doesn’t hit the mark. Instead, slip on a pair of cropped ...