Frayed So

Recent seasons have seen deconstruction manifest itself in the fabrics themselves, rather than in their assembly; torn, shredded and re-tied, these pieces reflect youthful, rock n’ roll brashness.

But suppose you’re no longer in that ripped-jeans era of life, or had the good sense to just skip it? You can sport threadbare edges without sacrificing sophistication. For Spring 2010, elite designers use fraying not as a document of destruction, but as a motif, leaving hems unfinished to whimsically unravel. The idea here is to use sartorial “mistakes” as a visual language to shift, subvert and redefine notions of structure.


First out at Fendi


I love Lagerfeld's seemingly effortless precision...

Bold yet demure, this coat was a highpoint at Prada.

Photos from style.com